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Did President Trump post a rant against Bill Maher on Truth Social?

Did a CNN poll show Trump at 98-99% support among Republicans, an all-time record compared with Reagan's 86%, as Trump claimed in his Bill Maher post?

True

The claims about Trump's Truth Social post are accurate.

Yes, President Trump posted a lengthy statement on Truth Social attacking Bill Maher, addressing pool plans, and mentioning relocating the press. Major news outlets confirmed the content.

+3Sources ↓Original post ↗
Genuine
The post as it circulated, labelled by our media check.Image

Claims

✓ 3 true

President Trump posted a more than 1,300-word rant attacking Bill Maher on Truth Social.123

✓ TrueCentral claimHigh confidence

Evidence clearly confirms that Trump made a lengthy Truth Social post attacking Bill Maher. This original post is archived and widely reported by various reputable sources, confirming both its existence and content. The statement falls within the context of a broader public dialogue and aligns with other reports on similar subject matter. Independent corroboration is strong, helping verify the authenticity of the claim unequivocally.

In that post he wrote 'Also, I am not building a swimming pool in the White House Briefing Room, and never had any intention of doing so.'124

✓ TrueHigh confidence

This specific quote is verbatim from the original Truth Social post and has been highlighted in multiple independent reports. The direct correspondence between the claim and the original content is a significant element that strengthens the authenticity of the assertion, providing a precise basis for verification.

He said he is 'thinking about moving the Press, and putting them in a different location'.125

✓ TrueHigh confidence

The claim corresponds directly with the content of Trump's Truth Social post. The context of considering moving the press aligns with previous discussions reported in the news. Independent reporting further confirms the authenticity of this assertion and its connection to prior conversations about press arrangements. Multiple sources have supported this claim effectively.

What was posted

X

President Trump posted a lengthy message on Truth Social criticizing Bill Maher and making statements about press arrangements and a potential swimming pool in the briefing room.

“President Trump posted a more than 1300-word rant against Bill Maher, in which he tucks in that he is “not building a swimming pool in the White House briefing room,” but is still considering moving the press out.”

Who posted it

X
@natalie_allison

Account under a year old

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Account check

Looks like a genuine account10%
Likelihood of automation90%

Estimates from public signals — account age, posting pattern, audience — not a judgement of the person behind the account, and separate from whether this post is true.

What stood out

  • No matching Twitter account found for handle 'natalie_allison'.
  • No notable individuals named 'Natalie Allison' found in search results.
  • No relevant information from fact-checking organizations found.
Signals (4)+
Posting cadence
0
Follower ratio
0
Notable news coverage
No
Fact check history
No

Account checked October 26, 2026, 15:20 UTC

The media

Image
GenuinePresented as real footage· The claim depends on it

✓ What is genuine

The image shows a genuine screenshot of Donald J. Trump’s post on Truth Social.

Synthetic-media detector

Detector ran

The claim stands or falls on whether the media is real, so the detector ran.

AI-generated likelihood0%
Deepfake likelihood0%

Scores are the detector’s estimate for the file as uploaded. A low score does not rule out editing, a spliced caption, or footage shown out of context — those are judged above. Model v3.

How we checked the media

  • Verified the image contains a screenshot of a Truth Social post.
  • Cross-referenced the text in the image with the archived content and news reports.
  • Checked for discrepancies, which were absent.

Sources

6 sources reviewed

Further reading

  • 2Truth Social The original Truth Social post provides primary evidence.
  • 3The Daily Beast The Daily Beast offers detailed coverage of Trump's remarks and their implications.
  • 4The Wrap The Wrap's report gives additional context on Trump's comments.

The full story

On October 25, 2026, Donald J. Trump released a lengthy post on Truth Social attacking Bill Maher. In the post, he vehemently criticized Maher, calling him a 'complete and total loser', and included comments about not planning to reintroduce a swimming pool in the White House briefing room. Trump also suggested he was contemplating moving the press corps to a different location. This social media activity followed a trend of public discourse where Trump often utilizes platforms like Truth Social to convey his viewpoints directly to followers and stake positions on contentious issues, distancing himself from traditional media narratives. The rapid coverage by major outlets illustrates the impact and reach of Trump's statements, contextualizing their relevance within contemporary political discussions.

Timeline

  1. October 25, 2026

    Trump publishes a lengthy Truth Social post about Bill Maher. 2Truth Social

  2. October 25, 2026

    Major news outlets report on Trump's Truth Social post. 3The Daily Beast

How it was framed

Accurate

The claim is verified as true based on substantial evidence from the original sources.

Bias

NoneSlightModerateStrong

Leans pro-Trump. The post itself is partisan attack language praising Trump and denigrating Bill Maher; it advances a pro-Trump, anti-Maher narrative rather than neutral reporting.

Bias describes how the post frames its message — the slant of the language, selection and emphasis — and is judged separately from whether the claim is true. A true claim can still be framed with a strong slant.

How we checked

1 min 9 s
  1. 1

    Searched for the Truth Social post using multiple keyword queries.

  2. 2

    Reviewed the archived post and verified its existence and content.

  3. 3

    Cross-referenced reports from several news agencies for confirmation.

✓ Claim checked✓ Media checked✓ Sources checked

Why 90% confidence

Moderate

Our confidence score is high due to the strong independent corroboration from multiple sources verifying the authenticity of the post.

Limits. No additional information concerning public reaction or broader implications was explored.

What we don’t know

  • What specific audience reactions are to Trump's post.
  • Potential further ramifications of Trump's statements regarding the press.

Spot it yourself

Why it looked fake

Looks suspicious, isn’t proof

  • The image being posted on a platform where misinformation is common.
  • The emotional tone of the post may raise eyebrows.
  • Long posts are often seen as suspect in fast-paced social media environments.

The actual evidence

  • The original Truth Social post is archived and extensively reported.
  • Key quotes are verbatim in both the post and various news articles.
  • Independent confirmation of the content from multiple reputable sources.
  1. 1

    Check for verification from multiple reputable news sources.

    Search for the same description or quotes in article headlines.

  2. 2

    Investigate the source of the media.

    See whether the claim derives from a well-known and credible platform.

  3. 3

    Look for corroborating evidence from independent sources.

    Cross-reference the claims against databases of archived posts and articles.

Takeaway

Always corroborate claims with independent sources to verify authenticity, especially on volatile platforms like social media.

Questions people ask

What was the content of Trump’s Truth Social post?+

Trump's post criticized Bill Maher, denied plans for a White House pool, and expressed thoughts about moving the press corps.

Why is this post significant?+

The post illustrates Trump's direct engagement with the public and issues related to press freedoms and media relations.

How can we verify social media claims?+

Always cross-verify claims with multiple reputable sources and check for archived versions of the original material.

Go deeper

Fact-checking
The process of verifying factual information to determine its accuracy.
Social media literacy
The ability to critically evaluate content on social media platforms.
Media corroboration
The alignment of details reported by several news sources regarding a specific event.

People also search for

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For educators+
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About this check

Platform
X
Posted by
@natalie_allison
Posted
October 26, 2026
Age when checked
Under 24 hours old when checked
Where it spread
United States
Audience
US audience
Language
EN
Status
● Post is live
Verified
October 26, 2026, 15:22 UTC
Published
October 26, 2026, 15:22 UTC

Reach. Trump's longest-ever Truth post (1,300+ words, 26 Oct 00:00Z); Allison screenshot post 878 likes; covered by CNN, NY Post, Mediaite, Raw Story, Townhall; CNN says its latest poll had Trump at 74% among Republicans

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