Trump Claims Unknown Object Was Cut With a Knife

On June 23, former President Donald Trump told reporters, “Somebody went in with a knife and cut it. They cut it up good.” He later reiterated the claim in an Oval Office interview, adding, “I think 209,300 foot lit right through it, slit, right through it. Probably a box cutter or a knife of some kind.” Trump said the matter would become clear “in court.” No details were provided about what was allegedly cut, where the incident occurred, or who might be responsible.

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The remarks are reported by *alternet*, a left-leaning outlet that presented the statements within a commentary-style article. The piece does not include independent verification, investigative reporting, or corroborating testimony from other officials or agencies. Consequently, the information available consists solely of Trump’s own descriptions.

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Trump’s comments were delivered during a press briefing and later repeated in a private interview. No government department, law-enforcement agency, or other public official has issued a response or provided additional information about the alleged cutting, the measurement cited, or any legal proceedings.

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• “Somebody went in with a knife and cut it. They cut it up good,” — Trump

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• “I think 209,300 foot lit right through it, slit, right through it. Probably a box cutter or a knife of some kind,” — Trump

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