‘Is Betty Buckley Still Alive?’ Trump Asked. She Certainly Is.
‘Is Betty Buckley Still Alive?’ Trump Asked. She Certainly Is.

“What’s happening these days,” the singer said at the start of a Joe’s Pub residency, “is weird, and not cool.”
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is factually accurate, with the central claim of Trump asking about Betty Buckley's well-being and her being alive verified by multiple sources. The article exhibits minimal bias, presenting the information in a straightforward manner, though the title and brief mention of Buckley not being a Trump fan hint at a slight slant.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** Trump asked "Is Betty Buckley Still Alive?".
- Verification Source #1: Supports this claim.
- Verification Source #3: Supports this claim.
- Claim:** Betty Buckley is alive.
- Verification Source #1: Supports this claim.
- Verification Source #3: Supports this claim.
- Verification Source #4: Supports this claim, as her X account is active.
- Claim:** Betty Buckley said "What’s happening these days,” the singer said at the start of a Joe’s Pub residency, “is weird, and not cool.”
- Fail to cover*: None of the provided sources directly verify this quote or the Joe's Pub residency. However, it's plausible and doesn't contradict any provided information.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #1: "“Is Betty Buckley still alive?” he continued. She is, by the way. “She had the best voice,” he said." This directly supports the claim that Trump asked about Buckley's well-being and confirms she is alive.
- Verification Source #3: "... Betty Buckley. “Is Betty Buckley still alive?” he asked, mid-soliloquy. (She is, and is not a Trump fan.)" This further supports the claim and adds the detail that Buckley is not a Trump fan.
- Verification Source #4: Betty Buckley's active X account confirms that she is alive.
- There are no contradictions between the sources.