“Fact-Checking the Claims Made by President Trump in CNN’s Town Hall in New Hampshire”

The recent CNN Town Hall with Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump was filled with false claims, lies, and misleading statements. From unsubstantiated claims about the 2020 election to exaggerating the inflation rate under President Biden, Trump’s remarks lacked factual accuracy.

### Trump’s False Claims About 2020 Election

Trump’s lies about the 2020 election being “rigged” or “stolen” have been debunked numerous times. In the town hall, moments after the start, he reiterated the same false claims. Notably, Trump’s campaign and senior officials found no evidence to support his claims of voter fraud.

### Voter ID and Voting Rights

During the town hall, Trump claimed that the US needs voter ID to ensure honest elections. However, the statement is, at best, misleading, as several states (plus Washington DC) rely on other forms of voter verification, and in the rest of the states, voters must present identification before casting ballots.

### Trump’s False Claims About Intelligence Agents’ Impact on The Election

Trump claimed during the town hall that 51 intelligence agents impacted the 2020 election results by a 16-point difference. However, there is no evidence to support this claim, and the letter referred to was weeks before the election.

### False Claims About January 6 Violence

Trump tried to blame Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the January 6 violence, asserting that she was “in charge” of security that day. This is false; the Capitol Police Board oversees the Capitol Police, which is responsible for security. Trump’s former acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller claimed he wasn’t given a formal order by Trump to have 10,000 troops ready on January 6.

### False Claims About Inflation

Trump claimed during the town hall that inflation under President Biden is the highest level in 52 years. This claim is false; inflation has been high, but it’s not close to a half-century high.

### False Claims About Presidential Records

Trump equated his handling of presidential documents with that of previous presidents such as Barack Obama, Richard Nixon, and Ronald Reagan. However, the National Archives and Records Administration confirmed that past presidents did not take documents after they left office, and that NARA gained custody of these records when they left office. The DOJ’s criminal investigation continues to focus on the possible mishandling of national security information and federal records, as well as possible attempts to obstruct justice by Trump.

In conclusion, Trump’s recent town hall was filled with lies, false claims, and misleading statements. While his base might believe his claims, facts tell a different story. It’s essential to verify claims before believing them, as false narratives can have dangerous consequences.