Roger Passman-Fischel 
Exposing Why President-Elect Trump Can’t Be Trusted
7 Shocking Lies: An Introduction
7 Shocking Lies: The lamentable point of this post. President-Elect Donald Trump’s reaction to the tragic New Orleans New Year truck rampage underscores a troubling pattern President-Elect Trump Can’t Be Trusted is lamentable in the history of the United States. President-Elect Donald Trump’s reaction to the tragic New Orleans New Year truck rampage underscores a troubling pattern: his willingness to distort the truth.
On Truth Social, he falsely claimed the attack was the fault of U.S. immigration policy, suggesting it was yet another example of “foreigners disrupting the nation.” This inflammatory rhetoric was quickly debunked when authorities confirmed the perpetrator was a U.S.-born military veteran. Instead of acknowledging the facts, Trump doubled down, declaring he was “right about everything.” This behavior begs the question: How can Americans trust a leader who repeatedly disregards reality?
Big Lie 1 of 7 Shocking Lies: The “Stolen” Election
Trump’s most infamous lie remains his baseless claim that the 2020 election was stolen. Despite multiple audits, bipartisan confirmations, and over 60 court cases refuting his allegations, he has perpetuated this narrative. The result? A nation divided, culminating in the January 6 insurrection, where his supporters stormed the Capitol in an attempt to overturn legitimate election results. It is a lie that is still being repeated.
Big Lie 2: Mexico Will Pay for the Wall: 7 Shocking Lies
Throughout his 2016 campaign, Trump promised Mexico would fund his border wall. Not only did this claim lack any basis, but it also resulted in a partial government shutdown when Congress refused to allocate taxpayer money for the project. Ultimately, U.S. citizens bore the financial burden.
Big Lie 3: COVID-19 Will “Disappear Like a Miracle”
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Trump downplayed the virus, claiming it would “disappear” and comparing it to the flu. His dismissal of the severity cost precious time for preparation, resulting in over a million American lives lost and a public health crisis of unprecedented magnitude. Number 3 of 7 Shocking Lies, this one had it not been told might have saved thousands of American lives during the pandemic.
Big Lie 4: Record Job Growth Under Trump
While Trump frequently touted record job growth, his claims ignored context. Much of the economic recovery he boasted about followed massive job losses during the early months of the pandemic. Economists widely credit federal relief efforts, not his administration’s policies, for the rebound. In this prevarication, the record is public, available to anyone who wishes to look it up. Yet it still occupies position 4 of 7 Shocking Lies.
Big Lie 5: Immigrants Are Criminals
Trump’s rhetoric about immigrants has consistently stoked fear and division. His infamous 2015 assertion that Mexico was “sending rapists” painted immigrants as a criminal threat. In reality, studies show immigrants commit fewer crimes than native-born citizens. Again the public record is available but perhaps Trump is caught up in his head with the telling of 7 Shocking Lies so much so that the record makes no difference to him.
Big Lie 6: “I’m a Self-Made Billionaire”
Trump has long claimed his wealth is the result of his business acumen. However, investigations reveal he inherited vast sums from his father and engaged in dubious tax schemes to maintain his fortune. Many journalists report that Mr. Trump’s claims of fortune are grossly exaggerated. Perhaps that is the reason he did not release his tax returns…but we don’t know the truth.
Big Lie 7: “I’ve Done More Than Any President”
From foreign policy to domestic achievements, Trump’s repeated assertion that no president has accomplished more is hyperbolic at best. Historians frequently rank his presidency as divisive, marked by scandals and impeachments rather than transformative achievements. His record is his record no matter what he says about that record. But when Trump says he has done more perhaps he is thinking of all the problems his 7 Shocking Lies create for the nation.
The Consequences of Misinformation
Trump’s repeated distortions erode public trust and fuel dangerous polarization. The New Orleans incident exemplifies his tendency to manipulate tragedies to suit his narrative, further dividing the nation. I am not optimistic that President-Elect Trump will change his ways. I suspect the next 4 years will be another rollercoaster ride as was his first term in office.
Final Thoughts
If a leader’s words cannot be trusted, how can their decisions serve the people? As President-Elect Trump prepares to assume office, Americans must scrutinize his claims and hold him accountable for the truth.
Suggestions for Further Reading
“The Lies of Donald Trump” by David Cay Johnston
A deep dive into Trump’s history of deceit and manipulation.
“A Very Stable Genius” by Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig
An inside look at Trump’s presidency and the misinformation strategies he employed.
“How Democracies Die” by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt
An exploration of how authoritarian tendencies, like those displayed by Trump, threaten democratic institutions.
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