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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: A screenshot shared online in September 2026 authentically shows a 2012 tweet from Donald Trump reading, “Don’t let Obama buy the election by handing out unlimited free money to states.”
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: The screenshot is authentic. Trump posted the statement in 2012, criticizing then-President Barack Obama over what he characterized as election-year financial handouts to states.
Date: 10/20/2026
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Last Updated on October 20, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check