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Trump Compares Himself to Founding Fathers Amid Controversy

10/22/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a White House Rose Garden speech on October 21, 2025, comparing himself to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
He expressed anger at being ranked third among presidents and claimed to have 'ended eight wars,' a claim fact-checkers widely dispute.
The East Wing demolition is underway to replace it with a $200 million ballroom.

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U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a White House Rose Garden speech on October 21, 2025, comparing himself to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
He expressed anger at being ranked third among presidents and claimed to have 'ended eight wars,' a claim fact-checkers widely dispute.
The East Wing demolition is underway to replace it with a $200 million ballroom.