Fact Check: Did Trump Send a Message to Figure Skater Ilia Malinin to Silence Him?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Team USA figure skater Ilia Malinin received a message from President Donald Trump meant to “shut him up.”


Rating: BLATANT LIE


Explanation: Fact-checkers found no evidence that Trump sent any message to Malinin. The claim circulating online is unsupported and does not correspond with any verified communication.


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Date: 03/09/2026


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Last Updated on March 9, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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