Fact Check: Did Trump personally recognize a retiring White House janitor after 22 years?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: President Donald Trump personally recognized a White House janitor retiring after 22 years of service on his last day of work.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: Snopes found no evidence that the incident occurred. The story was traced to social media posts showing signs of AI-generated text, and the supposed White House janitor was never identified.

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Date: 10/31/2026

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Last Updated on October 31, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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