Trump humiliated by fact-check after claiming Canada used AI for Reagan ad
www.irishstar.com
The fact-check features a link to a transcript of Reagan's address from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, as well as full audio

President Donald Trump was once again fact-checked following an embarrassing tantrum over a Canadian advertisement.

The ad quoted former U.S. President Ronald Reagan from 38 years ago criticizing tariffs – a policy tool Trump frequently employs. The commercial includes audio clips from an April 25, 1987 radio address where Reagan stated: "Over the long run such trade barriers hurt every American worker and consumer.‘’

    • Phoenixz@lemmy.caEnglish
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      3 days ago

      Well yes but…

      I always saw it here and there, usually on articles from less reputable sources.

      Or it’s everywhere and always and it’s just insane to read basic headlines anywhere

    • jballs@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      3·
      10 days ago

      Yeah I remember complaining about “slammed” on Fark back in the day. That was at least 20 years ago.