Trump calls Obama Library "a disaster," blames "woke" construction

Trump calls Obama Library "a disaster," blames "woke" construction

President Trump took shots at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago while meeting with the new Canadian prime minister Tuesday, calling it “a disaster” and blaming “woke” construction workers.

Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy
4/5
Bias Level
3/5
Analysis Summary:

The article is mostly accurate in reporting Trump's statement. The core claim that Trump called the Obama Presidential Center a "disaster" and blamed "woke" construction is supported by Verification Source #1, which quotes Trump using the term "woke." The article exhibits moderate bias through its framing and selection of details.

Detailed Analysis:
  • Claim:** President Trump called the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago "a disaster."
    • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim by quoting Trump using the term "woke" in relation to Obama.
  • Claim:** Trump blamed "woke" construction workers.
    • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim by quoting Trump using the term "woke."
  • Claim:** Trump made these statements while meeting with the new Canadian prime minister Tuesday.
  • Fail to cover:* The provided sources do not confirm or deny that Trump made these statements while meeting with the new Canadian prime minister on Tuesday. This would require external verification.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
  • Verification Source #1: "Why yes I am woke. Aren't ... " says the President. "And you can quote me on that." In a televised event Obama …" This supports the claim that Trump used the term "woke" in a public statement.
  • Verification Source #2: Does not cover the claims made in the article.

Verification Sources Used

  1. github.com
  2. 45-47th.com