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Mullin Misleads on Trump's Weekend Work Amid Shutdown

11/9/2025

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Mullin claimed he was working through the weekend with U.S. President Donald Trump, drawing backlash over a misleading post.
Evidence showed Trump left for his golf club shortly before Mullin's tweet.
Critics labeled Mullin a liar and questioned his portrayal of Trump's work ethic during a government shutdown.
Trump's schedule was empty as he hosted a party while urging Senate Republicans to stay in D.C. to negotiate a shutdown resolution.

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Story summary

Mullin claimed he was working through the weekend with U.S. President Donald Trump, drawing backlash over a misleading post.
Evidence showed Trump left for his golf club shortly before Mullin's tweet.
Critics labeled Mullin a liar and questioned his portrayal of Trump's work ethic during a government shutdown.
Trump's schedule was empty as he hosted a party while urging Senate Republicans to stay in D.C. to negotiate a shutdown resolution.