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Trump Won't Confiscate Funds From MENA Politicians

Laith Itmaiza Laith Itmaiza
Politics
31st May 2020
Trump Won't Confiscate Funds From MENA Politicians
There are no similar statements posted in official U.S. sources (Getty Images)

The Claim

Trump announced that he will confiscate 90% of the funds that Middle East and African politicians deposit in U.S. banks.

News posted on

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Emerging story

A claim was doing rounds on multiple social media accounts that U.S. President Donald Trump stated that his administration will confiscate 90% of Middle Eastern and African politicians' money deposited in U.S. banks.

Misbar’s Analysis

Misbar's team reviewed the circulating statement and found that it's false. There are no similar statements posted in official U.S. sources or through Trump's official Twitter account.

Misbar’s Classification

Fake

Misbar’s Sources

President Trump President Trump
The White House The White House
Department of State Department of State

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