Following the imposition of higher tariffs by the U.S. President Donald Trump Administration, a piece of paper quoting Mary Anne Trump, Donald Trump’s mother, gained widespread attention on social media. The quote described her son as an “idiot” and predicted his political career would be a “disaster.” Despite its traction online, investigations have revealed the claim to be false.
SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM
A quote attributed to Mary Anne Trump, mother of the current U.S. President Donald Trump, predicting her son’s political views as disastrous, has gained traction on social media platforms in recent months.
A screenshot of a Facebook post from two days ago features a piece of paper printed with a quote from President Trump’s mother, who described her son as “an idiot with zero common sense and no social skills.” She expressed hope that he would never enter politics, which she called a potential “disaster.”
A screenshot of an Instagram post has been circulating, showcasing the same piece of paper allegedly quoting Mary Anne Trump, U.S. President Donald Trump’s mother. The quote describes her son as “an idiot with zero common sense and no social skills,” expressing hope that he would never enter politics, calling it a potential “disaster.”
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A screenshot of a tweet on X from February has been circulating, showcasing the same piece of paper allegedly quoting Mary Anne Trump, the mother of U.S. President Donald Trump. The quote describes her son as “an idiot with zero common sense and no social skills,” and includes her prediction that his involvement in politics would be a “disaster.”
A screenshot of a TikTok clip has surfaced, featuring the same piece of paper allegedly quoting Mary Anne Trump. The quote describes her son as “an idiot with zero common sense and no social skills,” and includes her prediction that his involvement in politics would be a “disaster.”
FACT CHECK
Fact Crescendo investigated this claim using Google Reverse Image Search, uncovering the following details during the verification process.
Through Google Reverse Image Search, it was confirmed that the image depicts Donald Trump alongside his mother, Mary Anne Trump.
Mary Anne Trump, mother of U.S. President Donald Trump, was born on May 10, 1912, in Tong, Lewis, Scotland. She immigrated to the United States in 1930 and became a naturalized citizen in 1942.
She married Fred Trump in 1936, and together they raised five children. Mary Anne passed away on August 7, 2000, at the age of 88, at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York.
She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her Scottish heritage, which was deeply rooted in the Isle of Lewis. Her life journey from a Gaelic-speaking household in Scotland to becoming a prominent figure in New York is a testament to her resilience and adaptability.
A few months before Donald Trump launched his campaign for the U.S. presidency, a New Yorker report highlighted Mary Anne Trump’s Scottish heritage, tracing her roots back to Scotland.
The report also included a black-and-white photo of Trump with his mother, though it did not provide any caption supporting the claims circulating on social media.
Despite extensive searches, no reliable evidence has been found to support the authenticity of the quote attributed to Mary Anne Trump regarding her son’s character and attitude.
However, several years ago, multiple fact-checking publications consistently debunked the quote as false information.
The latest report from Snopes, published in January, debunked the claim, stating that there is no evidence to support the allegation’s authenticity. The report also urged the public to provide any evidence that could substantiate the claim.
Exploration through Google Search uncovered additional publications, including PolitiFact, Reuters, and FactCheck, from late 2019 during Donald Trump’s first term as President of the United States.
All of these sources concluded that the quote could not be verified as originating from Mary Anne Trump. They also determined that the false information was aimed at undermining Donald Trump’s campaign for the presidency at the time.
During Donald Trump’s first term as U.S. President, a surge in fake news targeting him was observed. This increase coincided with his controversial policy focused on deporting illegal immigrants from the United States.
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CONCLUSION
Fact Crescendo determined that the claim mentioned above is false. No concrete evidence supports the attribution of the quote on the piece of paper to Mary Anne Trump, the mother of U.S. President Donald Trump. Numerous publications have similarly concluded that the quote is misattributed to her.
Title:Misattributed Quote from Trump’s Mother Resurfaces on Social Media
Fact Check By: Jay UdomResult: False
