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A viral image circulating on Threads claims to show a provocative TRUTH Social post from former President Donald Trump declaring himself “the guy in charge” and addressing speculation about Elon Musk’s influence.
According to the supposed post, Trump asserted his position as President-elect while dismissing claims about Musk’s control, acknowledging the tech mogul’s campaign contributions while emphasizing his own leadership role. The alleged statement included references to “MY vision, MY leadership, and MY America” and addressed perceived tensions with Musk’s involvement.
"His name is Elon Musk, he saved free speech, he created so many different great things. He created the first major American car company in generations and his Rocket company, is the only reason we can now send American Astronauts into Space."
-President Donald J. Trump. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/A65txxV3XC
— SMX 🇺🇸 (@iam_smx) January 2, 2025
However, an examination of Trump’s official communications channels reveals no evidence of such a statement. The post cannot be found on his TRUTH Social account, official website, or any verified social media platforms. Musk has remained silent on the matter, offering no public response to these claims.
In contrast to this fabricated post, Trump’s actual recent TRUTH Social activity included an endorsement of House Speaker Mike Johnson. In this verified communication, Trump praised Johnson as a “good, hard working, religious man” who would “do the right thing” ahead of an upcoming Speaker vote, as reported by The Hill.
🚨🇺🇸TRUMP: “WE WANT GREAT PEOPLE TO COME IN LEGALLY”
Trump has emphasized the need for lawful immigration, aligning with Elon’s views.
“We want to have as many people come in as possible, but they have to come legally.”
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 28, 2024
Multiple fact-checking organizations have thoroughly investigated and debunked the viral image. USA Today, Snopes, Logically Facts, and Lead Stories have all concluded the post was artificially created. USA Today specifically labeled the image as “fabricated” in their December 26 analysis.
The misleading image has gained traction on social media, accumulating over 100 likes on Threads despite its fraudulent nature. Efforts to verify the claim’s authenticity have included reaching out to Trump’s representatives for comment.
