Fact-Checking Trump’s Inauguration Claims

On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn in as the President of the United States for the second time, marking a significant milestone in his presidency. President Trump signed new documents and laws during the inauguration ceremony, formalizing his return to office. Official images and clips from the event were published on the White House website, providing a glimpse into the historic occasion.

However, multiple users have shared different claims about the event. Some of these claims include:

• Removal of Dual Citizens from Office: A claim that President Trump announced the removal of all dual citizens from holding office, ending the right to return, and the expulsion of Jews as a matter of national security.

• Removal of Holocaust Education: A claim that President Trump plans to remove Holocaust education and training from the public school system.

• Designation of ADL as a Terrorist Organization: A claim that President Trump designated the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as a terrorist organization.
  

Fact-Check

Upon investigation at DFRAC, we conducted a review of these claims, which included:

• A thorough search of reputable media outlets, including major news organizations and fact-checking websites.
• A review of official records, including transcripts of President Trump’s speeches and statements.
• A cross-check of all parliamentary actions conducted on January 20.
• A search of the White House website and other reliable sources for any information supporting the claims.

During our investigation at DFRAC, we found no credible evidence to support these claims. We did not find any records of President Trump making the alleged announcements, nor did we find any evidence of changes to dual citizenship laws, Holocaust education programs, or the designation of the ADL as a terrorist organization. Furthermore, our review of the images circulating online revealed that they had been digitally altered to include fabricated text, misleadingly presented as factual information.

conclusion:

DFRAC concludes that the claims about President Trump’s inauguration session laws lack authenticity and credibility, as our investigation found no supporting evidence to substantiate them. Thus, we conclude the claims are fake.