Fact-Check Slaps Down Donald Trump’s Story In Record Time

President Donald Trump has once more resurrected one of his more outrageous assertions, a narrative he has maintained for years, despite continuous debunking by fact-checkers. This recent occurrence adds to a series of curious, self-congratulatory anecdotes that critics argue highlight his disconnect from reality.During a speech commemorating the Navy’s 250th anniversary in Norfolk, Virginia, Trump boldly stated he accurately forecasted Osama bin Laden’s emergence prior to the September 11 attacks. “Remember, I mentioned Osama bin Laden exactly one year before he attacked the World Trade Center,” Trump declared to the audience.However, an Associated Press fact-check revealed that Trump’s book referencing bin Laden was published over 18 months before the tragic events and offered only a fleeting mention of bin Laden. Critics have echoed that he seemed to credit himself for President Obama’s mission that ultimately eliminated bin Laden. Trump's continued assertions have drawn skepticism and amusement from observers, raising serious questions about the veracity of his claims.