Fact Check: Did Donald Trump Call for a Permanent Alcohol Ban and Return to Prohibition?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: Donald Trump posted on X calling for a permanent ban on alcohol and a return to Prohibition.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: The screenshot circulating online was fabricated. Donald Trump did not post any message calling for a ban on alcohol or a return to Prohibition-era policies.

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Date: 01/15/2026

 

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Last Updated on January 15, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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