Leavitt says all Truth Social posts are straight from Trump...week after he blamed staffer for racist Obama video

Officials previously blamed a staffer for a grotesquely racist video reposted by the president’s account earlier this month

18 Feb, 19:30 — 18 Feb, 22:32

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Why this matters

This story is significant because it clarifies who is responsible for content posted on Donald Trump's Truth Social account, particularly after a controversial racist video was shared. The confirmation that Trump directly posts contradicts earlier attempts to blame staff, raising questions about accountability and the former president's public messaging.

Key entitiesDonald Trump Karoline Leavitt Mike Tyson Truth Social

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What 3 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Donald Trump directly posts to his Truth Social account.
There was a prior incident where a racist video was reposted on Trump's Truth Social account.
Officials had previously blamed a staffer for the racist video incident.

Key claims2 agreed · 3 unverified

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Karoline Leavitt stated that all Truth Social posts are straight from Trump.

agreed·The IndependentYahoo

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Officials previously blamed a staffer for a grotesquely racist video reposted by Trump’s account.

agreed·The IndependentYahoo

President Donald Trump said boxer Mike Tyson defended him from racism accusations.

unverified·Fox News

Trump made this statement during a Black History Month speech at the White House.

unverified·Fox News

A reporter asked Karoline Leavitt for examples of Trump being 'falsely called racist'.

unverified·Yahoo

Where they diverge

The primary focus and context surrounding Donald Trump's public statements on racism and his Truth Social posts.

The IndependentYahoo

These outlets focus on Karoline Leavitt's confirmation that Trump directly posts to Truth Social, highlighting its contradiction with earlier claims blaming staff for a racist video incident and raising questions of accountability.

Fox News

This outlet focuses on President Trump's own statements defending himself against accusations of racism, specifically citing Mike Tyson's support, without mentioning Leavitt's confirmation or the specific racist video incident.

Coverage gaps

Karoline Leavitt's confirmation that all Truth Social posts are directly from Trump and its link to the racist video incident where staff was previously blamed.

ReportedThe IndependentYahoo

MissingFox News

President Trump's statement about Mike Tyson defending him from racism accusations during a Black History Month speech.

ReportedFox News

MissingThe IndependentYahoo

A reporter asking Karoline Leavitt for examples of Trump being 'falsely called racist' and her reaction.

ReportedYahoo

MissingFox NewsThe Independent

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Spectrum spread— 3/5 buckets covered17/33

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Fox NewsMixed172d ago

Trump says Mike Tyson has defended him from accusations of racism

President Donald Trump said boxer Mike Tyson defended him from racism accusations during Black History Month speech at White House, praising their decades-long friendship.

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The IndependentMostly Factual172d ago