‘Delusional Insanity’: Trump's Wild New Claim Gets Hit With Immediate Reality Check

Trump's comments during a rally kicking off the nation's birthday celebration raised eyebrows on social media.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday night bragged that America is respected around the world under his leadership.

But his critics weren’t buying it.

Trump made the claim during a rally kicking off the nation’s 250th birthday celebration.

“Tonight, as we stand at the edge of our 250th year of independence, I am thrilled to declare that America is back,” Trump said, then added:

“As you know very well, a short time ago we were a dead country. We were dead. Now we’re the hottest country anywhere in the world. We’re respected by everybody. Nobody’s laughing at us anymore. Two years ago, they were laughing. Now, we’re the most respected anywhere ― think of it ― anywhere in the world.”

“As you know very well, a short time ago we were a dead country. We were dead. Now we’re the hottest country anywhere in the world. We’re respected by........

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