National security · 2024-06-27
No terrorist attacks occurred in the United States during Trump’s first term
False
Trump asserted that there was no terrorism at all in the United States during his administration.
What the evidence shows
FactCheck.org identified terrorist acts committed by foreign-born individuals during Trump’s presidency, contradicting the categorical assertion.
What happened next
Review against newer records as appropriate.
Assessment notes
Editorial paraphrase, not verbatim. Verdict describes the documented claim in the context of the linked analysis.