Donald Trump Receives Unprecedented Fact-Check from Time Magazine as Person of the Year

Time magazine's extensive fact-checking of Donald Trump's claims highlights the scrutiny faced by the president-elect in a historic recognition.

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In an unprecedented move, Time magazine fact-checked 15 statements made by Donald Trump during his interview after being named Person of the Year for the second time. This lengthy analysis, described as a '12 minute read', questions various claims regarding border security, autism, and his electoral mandate. No other Person of the Year has been subjected to such scrutiny in nearly a century. Trump's past interactions with the media were also scrutinized, emphasizing a preference for podcast interviews over traditional outlets, raising questions about his accessibility to mainstream media.

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