Former President Donald Trump made several false claims during a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, as part of his final full day of the 2024 presidential campaign. Let's fact-check some of the statements he made:
FEMA Response to Hurricane Helene
Trump falsely claimed that FEMA did not respond to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. However, FEMA had deployed over 1,700 staff in the state and approved more than $100 million in individual aid for residents affected by the disaster.
Immigration Numbers
Trump repeated the false claim that 21 million people crossed the border under the Biden administration. Official records show that the number of encounters with migrants was under 11 million, including expulsions.
Global Prison Population
Contrary to Trump's claim, the global prison population actually increased from October 2021 to April 2024, according to experts in the United Kingdom.
Border Wall and Immigration in Springfield, Ohio
Trump exaggerated the length of the border wall built during his administration and falsely claimed that 30,000 illegal migrants were dropped in Springfield, Ohio. However, Haitian immigrants in Springfield are there legally under the Immigration Parole Program.
Jobs Data Revisions
Trump falsely attributed a downward revision in jobs numbers to a whistleblower, which was debunked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He also made baseless claims about another revision and the October jobs report.
Nancy Pelosi and Visa Stock
Trump inaccurately stated that Nancy Pelosi sold Visa stock before a federal investigation was announced. In reality, the stock was sold by Pelosi's husband months before the investigation.
State of the Union Address
Trump revived a false claim about Nancy Pelosi potentially facing jail time for ripping up a copy of his State of the Union address. However, it was not illegal for Pelosi to do so.
In conclusion, Trump's remarks in Raleigh contained numerous false claims and inaccuracies that do not align with the facts.
