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Trump’s Walmart Claims Spark Outrage and Misinformation

1/30/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that Walmart would close 250 stores in California, and Walmart denied the claim, saying they recently opened a new store.
California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned Trump's claims and expressed disbelief at the misinformation.
Trump posted conspiracy theories targeting Barack Obama, Gavin Newsom, and Joe Biden, alleging treason without evidence.
Newsom responded to Trump's posts, emphasizing the inaccuracy of the claims and highlighting the ongoing misinformation.

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that Walmart would close 250 stores in California, and Walmart denied the claim, saying they recently opened a new store.
California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned Trump's claims and expressed disbelief at the misinformation.
Trump posted conspiracy theories targeting Barack Obama, Gavin Newsom, and Joe Biden, alleging treason without evidence.
Newsom responded to Trump's posts, emphasizing the inaccuracy of the claims and highlighting the ongoing misinformation.