despite multiple presidents before him advocating for similar measures.
Fact-checkers have repeatedly debunked such claims, but they continue to resonate with portions of his base.
Psychologists suggest that these statements could be a form of rhetorical strategy aimed at reinforcing Trump’s brand as a disruptor and innovator.
“If you say it loud enough and often enough, people start to believe it,” said Dr. Alan Reese, a communications expert.
Meanwhile, historians worry that such assertions could distort public understanding of history and language.
“We have to be vigilant about preserving the integrity of our language and the truth of our history,”
