Fact Check: Did Trump post that he is close to deciding whether to run again in 2028?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: A real Trump post says, “I am very close to deciding if I will run again in 2028.”

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: The screenshot is fake. Donald Trump did not publish an authentic post saying he was close to deciding whether to run again in 2028.

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Date: 05/12/2026

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Last Updated on May 12, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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