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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)
Claim: Regarding boat strikes off the coast of Venezuela, “Every boat that we knock out we save thousands of lives.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: The Trump administration has not provided evidence about the drugs allegedly destroyed in five Venezuelan boat strikes, making it impossible to verify claims that the action saved lives. Even if drug quantities were known, seizures alone don’t directly equate to the number of lives saved.
Date: 10/18/2025
Last Updated on October 27, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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