Fact Check: Did Trump Post “Only Criminals Carry Guns” After Minneapolis Shooting?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: Donald Trump posted “ONLY CRIMINALS CARRY GUNS ON OUR STREETS” after the Minneapolis shooting.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: The image circulating online was fabricated. No such post appeared on Trump’s verified Truth Social account, and platform records confirm the image was digitally altered.

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Date: 01/27/2026

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Last Updated on January 27, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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