Fact Check: Did Trump Post About Windmills Killing Bald Eagles Using the Wrong Bird Image?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Donald Trump posted that windmills were killing bald eagles using an image that was not an eagle.


Rating: TRUE


Explanation: Donald Trump posted the claim alongside an image that was not a bald eagle and was not taken in the United States. The bird shown was a falcon photographed in Israel, making the post factually inaccurate in its imagery.


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Date: 01/03/2026


 


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Last Updated on January 3, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check