Trump wants to change the census. Here's how the census works
Trump wants to change the census. Here's how the census works
The Census Bureau said it began planning the 2030 census in 2019.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's factual accuracy is mixed. While some claims are verifiable, others are either unverified or contradicted by the provided sources. The article exhibits a moderate bias due to its focus on Trump's actions and potential negative impacts, without providing counterarguments or alternative perspectives.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: The Census Bureau said it began planning the 2030 census in 2019.
- Assessment: Unverified. None of the provided sources directly confirm or deny this claim.
- Claim: Trump wants to change the census.
- Verification Source #3: Source 3 states that President Trump instructed his administration to start work on a 'new' census that doesn't count people with no legal status.
- Verification Source #2: Source 2 mentions Trump wanting to ask about citizenship on the census.
- Assessment: Supported. Sources 2 and 3 confirm Trump's interest in changing the census.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 3: President Trump said Thursday he has instructed his administration to start work on a 'new' census that doesn't count people with no legal status.
- Source 2: Trump wants to ask about citizenship on the census.