Coverage dated October 5, 2026

Fact Check: REAL Screenshots Show Trump Confused Brazil And India In Post About Presidential Elections

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Are the screenshots showing President Donald Trump confusing election results from Brazil and India in a post real? Yes, that's true: The president first shared a post noting the first round of India's presidential election, which he said took place...

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Newsweek
Trump Truth Social Post Mistakes Brazil For India (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 5, 2026
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President Donald Trump's apparent gaffe has begun circulating widely online, including by the White House Rapid Response account.
Leadstories
Fact Check: REAL Screenshots Show Trump Confused Brazil And India In Post About Presidential Elections (opens Leadstories)
Published Oct 5, 2026
Leadstories's feed description
Are the screenshots showing President Donald Trump confusing election results from Brazil and India in a post real? Yes, that's true: The president first shared a post noting the first round of India's presidential election, which he said took place...