Lie January 10, 2019 · Remarks · Immigration

“So that's it. Just a couple of things, because I knew the fake news likes to say it. When -- during the campaign, I would say, "Mexico is going to pay for it." Obviously, I never said this and I never meant they're going to write out a check. I said, 'They're going to pay for it.' ”

Said
January 10, 2019
Where
Remarks
Verdict
Lie, as rated by the Washington Post Fact Checker
Topic
Immigration
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Washington Post claims database (claim ID 8225)

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