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Trump's Civil War Gaffe Sparks Online Backlash

6/28/2025

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President Trump became the target of online ridicule after mistakenly declaring the end date of the Civil War during a press conference. His blunder surfaced while he was discussing birthright citizenship, which he controversially tied to crime. Critics seized the moment, questioning his grasp of American history and suggesting he might struggle with the citizenship test.

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President Trump became the target of online ridicule after mistakenly declaring the end date of the Civil War during a press conference. His blunder surfaced while he was discussing birthright citizenship, which he controversially tied to crime. Critics seized the moment, questioning his grasp of American history and suggesting he might struggle with the citizenship test.