10 of Trump's claims about Obama that we've investigated over the years

Donald Trump has publicly criticized Barack Obama since he emerged as a presidential candidate in the 2008 election.
Truthout

Trump’s Attack on Science Escalates With Firing of Entire National Science Board

The impact of the loss of knowledge and research will be felt for decades — a legacy of Trump’s war on science.
The Grio

Trump says Barack Obama ‘wasn’t a smart man’ and is ‘overrated’ as he brags about his own cognitive strength

President Donald Trump again attacked former President Barack Obama during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Thursday, telling reporters that America’s Columbia University and Harvard Law ...
The Hill

National Science Foundation’s future in limbo as Trump eyes cuts

The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) future is in limbo as President Trump pushes for more budget cuts and his nominee to helm the research agency awaits Senate confirmation. Since Trump’s ...
Snopes.com

Did Trump fire entire National Science Board?

In late April 2026, U.S. President Trump fired all members of the National Science Board, which oversees the National Science Foundation and advises Congress and the president on scientific ...