Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) publishes daily vetted fact checks using IFCN-approved sources. Each claim is reviewed for accuracy and context.
Claimant: Social Media
Claim: In January 2026, Donald Trump said, “Sometimes you need a dictator.”
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: Snopes confirmed that President Donald Trump did make the statement “Sometimes you need a dictator” during a January 2026 appearance. The quote was accurately attributed and circulated without alteration, though supporters and critics offered sharply different interpretations of its meaning.
Date: 01/23/2026
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Last Updated on January 23, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check