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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: Martina Navratilova said, “Respect is earned, not given,” in response to Donald Trump saying, “You have to respect the president. If you don’t respect the president, you’re going to have a problem.”
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: Snopes confirmed the statement was accurately attributed to retired tennis star Martina Navratilova.
Date: 07/03/2026
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Last Updated on July 3, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check