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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)
Claim: Half of U.S. presidents have invoked the Insurrection Act.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: Only about one-third of U.S. presidents have invoked the Insurrection Act. Trump’s statement inflates the historical figure by nearly 50%.
Date: 10/28/2025
Last Updated on October 31, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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