‘President Trump is right’: The White House’s go-to line about Trump’s false claims
By Daniel Dale
Published on March 23, 2026.
The White House has consistently defended President Donald Trump's statements, even when they are clearly incorrect. This strategy is used by the White House to counter questions about the president's false statements, such as his incorrect declaration of "no inflation" and claim that each US military attack on an alleged drug-trafficking boat saves 25,000 American lives. The White House's response to these questions has been consistent, with no attempt to prove that Trump's claim of "No inflation" was correct. This tactic is seen as a highly unusual move from any other White House, including the first administration. The second-term administration is staffed with loyalists who are willing to risk their reputations with reputations for the mainstream media. The president’s never-down-back-down attitude towards public praise and devotion permeates this White House.
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