Fact Check: Did Trump call himself ‘most respected president ever’ in a social media post?
WASHINGTON, DC: Amid criticism and pressure on the Trump administration over geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, a rumour began circulating on social media claiming to show a post by Donald Trump saying he is the most respected president ever, sparking mockery.
Let us analyse and fact-check the claim.
Claim: Donald Trump said that he is the most respected president ever
The rumor surfaced in the form of a screenshot claiming to show a post by Trump on his official Truth Social account, which states, “I AM THE MOST RESPECTED PRESIDENT EVER!!!”
The screenshot has been shared on multiple platforms such as Facebook, X, and Instagram, garnering hundreds of thousands of views as of this writing, triggering mockery and criticisms against the president, indicating that many believe it to be a real post, while a few others questioned its authenticity.
Fact Check: Donald Trump made no such post
However, the screenshot is fake as Trump made no such post. A search on his official Truth Social handle for relevant keywords yielded no results. A search on his other social media accounts, such as X and Facebook, also does not include the post in question.
A search on Google to check if he has made any similar remarks also did not yield any reports by prominent news media outlets.
A fact check by Grok stated, “This specific all-caps screenshot of Trump saying 'I AM THE MOST RESPECTED PRESIDENT EVER!!!' on Truth Social is not a real post — it's a viral fake/meme image that's been widely shared and mocked online."
"Trump frequently posts boastful messages in all caps, but no verified archive or direct link confirms this exact one. It fits his style so well that many initially assumed it was genuine.”
Donald Trump could appear on a $250 bill
The screenshot came out as the Trump administration is looking at a new $250 bill that might feature Trump's portrait if lawmakers agree to the proposal.
Though the US law currently does not allow living people to appear on currency, Trump's supporters in Congress have put forward a bill to make an exception.
Those in favor of the proposal argue that the $250 bill would celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary this year. If approved, it would be another instance of Trump and his supporters featuring his name, image, or likeness on national symbols and institutions.
