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Coverage dated October 12, 2026

Fact check: Trump posts fake quote of Denzel Washington supposedly praising him

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By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has shared another fake quote on social media, this time a fabricated comment in which “Denzel Washington” supposedly heaps praise upon him. The phony quote that Trump’s Monday post wrongly attributed to the legendary actor has previously been wrong…

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  1. Newsweek

    Donald Trump Shares Debunked Denzel Washington Endorsement (opens Newsweek)

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    Trump's Truth Social account shared a quote falsely attributed to Hollywood star Denzel Washington.

  2. Forbes

    Trump Reposts Fake Denzel Washington Endorsement (opens Forbes)

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    Washington has largely avoided aligning himself with political parties, candidates or lawmakers.

  3. KION Central Coast

    Fact check: Trump posts fake quote of Denzel Washington supposedly praising him (opens KION Central Coast)

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    By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has shared another fake quote on social media, this time a fabricated comment in which “Denzel Washington” supposedly heaps praise upon him. The phony quote that Trump’s Monday post wrongly attributed to the legendary actor has previously been wrong…

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