Bob Weeks
@bobweeks.bsky.social
I'm for individual liberty, limited government, and free markets. Anti-populist. Likes R packages. wichitaliberty.org.
“Post-truth is pre-fascism”
“Post-truth is pre-fascism”
Meeting summary:
https://www.wichitaliberty.org/politics/trump-gold-card-immigration-tech-ceo-roundtable-december-2025/
Fact-check:
https://www.wichitaliberty.org/fact-checks/fact-check-trump-white-house-tech-roundtable-claims/
https://www.wichitaliberty.org/politics/trump-gold-card-immigration-tech-ceo-roundtable-december-2025/
Fact-check:
https://www.wichitaliberty.org/fact-checks/fact-check-trump-white-house-tech-roundtable-claims/
December 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Meeting summary:
https://www.wichitaliberty.org/politics/trump-gold-card-immigration-tech-ceo-roundtable-december-2025/
Fact-check:
https://www.wichitaliberty.org/fact-checks/fact-check-trump-white-house-tech-roundtable-claims/
https://www.wichitaliberty.org/politics/trump-gold-card-immigration-tech-ceo-roundtable-december-2025/
Fact-check:
https://www.wichitaliberty.org/fact-checks/fact-check-trump-white-house-tech-roundtable-claims/
The pattern that emerges across these fact-checks—from investment figures to crime statistics—reveals a consistent approach of inflating numbers, misattributing credit for pre-existing trends, and selectively citing statistics in ways that distort the underlying reality.
December 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The pattern that emerges across these fact-checks—from investment figures to crime statistics—reveals a consistent approach of inflating numbers, misattributing credit for pre-existing trends, and selectively citing statistics in ways that distort the underlying reality.
A companion fact-check covers the most significant verifiable claims from the roundtable.
December 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A companion fact-check covers the most significant verifiable claims from the roundtable.
Trump also discussed seizing a Venezuelan oil tanker, criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell while announcing meetings with potential replacement Kevin Warsh, and provided updates on Ukraine peace negotiations with European leaders.
December 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Trump also discussed seizing a Venezuelan oil tanker, criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell while announcing meetings with potential replacement Kevin Warsh, and provided updates on Ukraine peace negotiations with European leaders.
Michael Dell announced six point two five billion dollars for child savings accounts while executives from IBM, Qualcomm, HP, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise pledged hundreds of billions in artificial intelligence infrastructure, data centers, and semiconductor manufacturing investments.
December 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Michael Dell announced six point two five billion dollars for child savings accounts while executives from IBM, Qualcomm, HP, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise pledged hundreds of billions in artificial intelligence infrastructure, data centers, and semiconductor manufacturing investments.
President Trump unveiled the Trump Gold Card at a December 10, 2025 White House roundtable with major technology CEOs, creating a two million dollar corporate pathway for retaining top foreign graduates that funnels revenue directly to the U.S. Treasury.
December 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
President Trump unveiled the Trump Gold Card at a December 10, 2025 White House roundtable with major technology CEOs, creating a two million dollar corporate pathway for retaining top foreign graduates that funnels revenue directly to the U.S. Treasury.
government aid.
Fact-check at:
https://www.wichitaliberty.org/fact-checks/us-representative-tracey-mann-misrepresents-the-state-of-american-agriculture/
Fact-check at:
https://www.wichitaliberty.org/fact-checks/us-representative-tracey-mann-misrepresents-the-state-of-american-agriculture/
December 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
government aid.
Fact-check at:
https://www.wichitaliberty.org/fact-checks/us-representative-tracey-mann-misrepresents-the-state-of-american-agriculture/
Fact-check at:
https://www.wichitaliberty.org/fact-checks/us-representative-tracey-mann-misrepresents-the-state-of-american-agriculture/
Representative Tracey Mann significantly misrepresents the state of American agriculture under the Biden administration and omits critical context about the causes of current agricultural challenges, including how Trump's own tariff policies have contributed to farmer distress requiring billions in
December 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Representative Tracey Mann significantly misrepresents the state of American agriculture under the Biden administration and omits critical context about the causes of current agricultural challenges, including how Trump's own tariff policies have contributed to farmer distress requiring billions in
A statement by U.S.
December 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
A statement by U.S.
Summary of rally speech:
https://www.wichitaliberty.org/politics/trump-mount-pocono-pennsylvania-rally-december-2025/
Fact-check:
https://www.wichitaliberty.org/fact-checks/fact-check-major-claims-from-trump-mount-pocono-rally/
https://www.wichitaliberty.org/politics/trump-mount-pocono-pennsylvania-rally-december-2025/
Fact-check:
https://www.wichitaliberty.org/fact-checks/fact-check-major-claims-from-trump-mount-pocono-rally/
December 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Summary of rally speech:
https://www.wichitaliberty.org/politics/trump-mount-pocono-pennsylvania-rally-december-2025/
Fact-check:
https://www.wichitaliberty.org/fact-checks/fact-check-major-claims-from-trump-mount-pocono-rally/
https://www.wichitaliberty.org/politics/trump-mount-pocono-pennsylvania-rally-december-2025/
Fact-check:
https://www.wichitaliberty.org/fact-checks/fact-check-major-claims-from-trump-mount-pocono-rally/
While some underlying trends (border enforcement improvements, market recovery, price stabilization) represent genuine developments, the specific claims made systematically overstate magnitude and presidential influence.
December 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
While some underlying trends (border enforcement improvements, market recovery, price stabilization) represent genuine developments, the specific claims made systematically overstate magnitude and presidential influence.
The pattern across these claims reveals consistent exaggeration of positive data, misattribution of causation to administration policies when other factors were primary drivers, and conflation of different statistics to create misleading impressions.
December 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The pattern across these claims reveals consistent exaggeration of positive data, misattribution of causation to administration policies when other factors were primary drivers, and conflation of different statistics to create misleading impressions.
Egg Prices (down 80%): Exaggerated and causally misleading. Prices declined 40-60% from peak levels (depending on measurement) due primarily to natural subsidence of avian flu outbreaks, not administration policy. The 80% figure doesn't match official USDA or BLS data.
December 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Egg Prices (down 80%): Exaggerated and causally misleading. Prices declined 40-60% from peak levels (depending on measurement) due primarily to natural subsidence of avian flu outbreaks, not administration policy. The 80% figure doesn't match official USDA or BLS data.
The claim of "zero" illegal immigration is false; what's accurate is zero releases of those caught.
December 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The claim of "zero" illegal immigration is false; what's accurate is zero releases of those caught.
Border Security (zero crossings): Misleading conflation. While Border Patrol has released zero apprehended migrants into the interior for seven months (a significant policy change), thousands of people continue to be apprehended monthly attempting illegal crossings.
December 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Border Security (zero crossings): Misleading conflation. While Border Patrol has released zero apprehended migrants into the interior for seven months (a significant policy change), thousands of people continue to be apprehended monthly attempting illegal crossings.
Stock Market Records (51 highs): Unverifiable in exact number. Markets have reached record highs but experienced extreme volatility including a near-20% crash in April before recovering. Year-to-date performance is solid but not extraordinary compared to historical standards.
December 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Stock Market Records (51 highs): Unverifiable in exact number. Markets have reached record highs but experienced extreme volatility including a near-20% crash in April before recovering. Year-to-date performance is solid but not extraordinary compared to historical standards.
The White House's own published lists show $5-7 trillion in announced commitments (not actual investments), many of which were already planned before Trump took office, include trade targets rather than investments, and span timeframes of 5-10 years rather than ten months.
December 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The White House's own published lists show $5-7 trillion in announced commitments (not actual investments), many of which were already planned before Trump took office, include trade targets rather than investments, and span timeframes of 5-10 years rather than ten months.
Investment Claims ($18 trillion): Dramatically inflated.
December 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Investment Claims ($18 trillion): Dramatically inflated.
Summary of Fact-Check Findings
Focusing on Trump's most significant and verifiable claims, here's what the evidence shows:
Focusing on Trump's most significant and verifiable claims, here's what the evidence shows:
December 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Summary of Fact-Check Findings
Focusing on Trump's most significant and verifiable claims, here's what the evidence shows:
Focusing on Trump's most significant and verifiable claims, here's what the evidence shows:
He detailed tax cut proposals eliminating taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security while attacking Democratic immigration policies and previewing Republican messaging for the twenty twenty-six midterm elections.
December 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
He detailed tax cut proposals eliminating taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security while attacking Democratic immigration policies and previewing Republican messaging for the twenty twenty-six midterm elections.
President Trump held a rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania on December 9, 2025, claiming historic economic achievements including eighteen trillion dollars in new investments and fifty-one stock market records.
December 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
President Trump held a rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania on December 9, 2025, claiming historic economic achievements including eighteen trillion dollars in new investments and fifty-one stock market records.