Fact-checkers debunk Trump's false claims on wages, Walmart and voter rolls
Former President Donald Trump recently shared several false claims on social media. The posts included incorrect statements about elections, Walmart's operations, and United States minimum wages. Fact-checkers have since corrected the misinformation.
One claim suggested Walmart was closing hundreds of stores in California due to wage laws. Another falsely inflated Wisconsin's voter registration numbers by millions. Both assertions were quickly debunked.
Trump's post about Walmart shutting down 250 California stores was proven wrong. The retail giant has not announced any closures in the state. In fact, Walmart recently opened a new location there.
He also incorrectly stated United States minimum wage was $22 per hour. The actual statewide rate is $16.90, far below his claim.
Another false assertion involved Wisconsin's voter rolls. Trump suggested the state had over seven million registered voters—more than its adult population. Official records show 3,602,958 active registrations, less than half his figure.
No evidence links any specific individual to spreading the false Wisconsin voter numbers on Twitter during the period in question. The claim about excess registrations was baseless from the start.
The false claims covered multiple topics, from retail operations to election data. Walmart continues expanding in California, and Wisconsin's voter rolls remain within expected figures. Fact-checkers confirmed the inaccuracies shortly after the posts appeared.
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