Fact-checking Trump's Wilkes-Barre rally remarks

The Morning Call ^ | August 3, 2018 | Laura Olson

[Mark17]

As soon as I saw, “according to the associated press,” I stopped reading. Aren’t they part of fake news?

[conservative98]

Same here. That’s as far as I got.

[Right Brother]

according to the associated press

....and Hitler was a stand up guy, according to Heinrich Himmler.

[jmacusa]

My late father lived in Emmaus , PA. right next to Allentown. He used to get The Morning Call. As liberal a rag as ever I’ve seen. It’s PA’s version of The New York Times and New Jersey’s version of The Asbury Park press.

[Mark17]

and Hitler was a stand up guy, according to Heinrich Himmler.

Well, according to the Nazi propaganda machine, that was true. I consider the AP, and other alphabet “news agencies,” like CNN, MSNBC, CBS, NBC, ABC, NPR, to have about the same credibility as Himmler and Goebbels. I really have no time for their BS. 👎

[Nifster]

On the whole your comment is the most ignorant of any I’ve read today

[Nifster]

Oh such objectivity....” I’m sure Donald means well....” The hubris couldn’t get any thicker

[blueplum]

let’s fact-check the factchecking:

back in Mar 2015:
“So far this year, it’s laid off workers in Alabama, Texas, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/03/16/u-s-steel-plants-are-on-a-layoff-spree-heres-why/?utm_term=.ac1a339b59c3

now:
1. Georgetown, SC:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2018/06/25/sanjeev-guptas-gfg-reopens-mothballed-us-steel-plant-beat-tariffs/

2. Kennesport, PA
A former U.S. Steel pipe manufacturing plant near Pittsburgh (in McKeesport) has been leased to Dura-Bond Industries
https://marcellusdrilling.com/2017/01/us-steel-plant-in-pa-re-opening-manufacture-atlantic-coast-pipe/

3. Granite City, IL:
U.S. Steel says it’s reopening a plant that’s been idle for nearly two years.
https://kdkaradio.radio.com/articles/us-steel-reopen-steel-plant

4. Keewatin, MN:
In a hopeful sign for northern Minnesota’s mining industry, U.S. Steel said Thursday it will soon reopen the Keetac Plant in Keewatin after recently securing deals to supply iron ore pellets
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/12/29/us-steel-reopening-keetac-minnesota-plant

5. Lone Star, Texas:
Encouraged by an improvement in the oil industry and overall national economy, U.S. Steel is restarting the No. 2 Welded Pipe Mill that it idled a year ago at the Lone Star Tubular Operations.
https://www.news-journal.com/news/business/u-s-steel-restarts-lone-star-mill-workers-to-be/article_dcaaae45-175d-5431-8d14-4f84aba6ca9b.html

6. Gary, IN:
U.S. Steel Corp. (NYSE: X) has detailed plans for $35 million in additional investment to its Gary Works operation. The Pennsylvania-based company recently completed the $23 million first phase of its Hot Strip Mill Restoration Plan at the massive Lake County operation.

http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/35980005/us-steel-to-invest-millions-more-into-gary-works

7. Some Steel and Aluminum Makers to Restart Plant Operations Amid Tariff Plans
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-steel-to-restart-illinois-plant-operations-to-handle-demand-1520430223

[Road Warrior ‘04]

That’s not accurate according to the associated press? How about asking, I dont know, the steel mills?

Great minds... That was going to be my comment also.

A lie is as good as the truth as long as you get someone to believe it! And, the writer is a true believer!

[Fresh Wind]

"Often being outwitted by my beagle."

I assume she meant that as a joke, but you have to wonder...

[Vision]

And this is why the media are the enemy of the people.

[shelterguy]

“””””””But I have to laugh a little... we’re looking at the Archie Bunker president, who despite his fumbles, at the end of the day means far more good than harm.”””””””””””””””

You are comparing a multi billionaire with properties around the world who conquered the highest office in the world on his first try with Archie Bunker?

[DoodleDawg]

How about asking, I dont know, the steel mills?

I think they did: "U.S. Steel spokeswoman Meghan Cox declined to comment on Trump's claim but said any "operational changes" such as the opening of new mills would be "publicly announced" and "made available on our website" if it occurred."

IIRC some steel companies have reopened plant that they previously moth-balled. That's probably what the President was referring to.

[foreverfree]

bump

[HiTech RedNeck]

Yep, I am. Because that’s how he talks. Kind of hard for him to hide that.

Not going to flunk the fellow for being an Archie Bunker. But I’m not going to go into whoo-hoo personality worship either. That would be a deadly mistake anyhow for anyone who wants Mike Pence to continue the GOP dynasty.

[shelterguy]

I’m an Archie Bunker. If I was smarter I would be able to figure out what you are trying to say.

[SuperLuminal]

"On the whole your comment is the most ignorant of any I’ve read today" (Your reply to HiTech RedNeck's post)

You are being very kind. (By using such a significant degree of understatement)...

[Nifster]

It’s either that or watch the bottle rockets explode

[editor-surveyor]

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Since when is the AP an authority on anything but propaganda delivery?
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[fortes fortuna juvat]

>>You are comparing a multi billionaire with properties around the world who conquered the highest office in the world on his first try with Archie Bunker?<<

Depressing to know there are folks eligible to vote who repeatedly make such ignorant statements. Shameful!