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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: In July 2026, Donald Trump said his funeral would draw a much larger crowd than Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: The claim originated as satire. There is no evidence that Trump made the statement comparing the anticipated size of his funeral crowd with Khamenei’s.
Date: 07/17/2026
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Last Updated on July 17, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check