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President of the United States · United States · Republican

Donald J. Trump

Donald J. Trump is identified by the White House administration page as the current President of the United States.

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Last reviewed August 13, 2026 at 3:01 AM CDT · Next review October 12, 2026 at 3:01 AM CDT
Scale of Justice52.349 verified public records across 6 dimensions

What they say they stand for

Priorities and promises drawn from the officeholder’s official website and public statements.

How the public record adds up

integrity57.0
transparency56.0
truthfulness1.0
duty60.0
consistency51.0
outcomes100.0

What helps the score

  • Announcement of Press Secretary departure
  • Details of the secret flight
  • Obliteration of the ISIS Caliphate
  • Record-setting achievements in first administration
  • Commitment to quality of life improvements
  • Commitment to stop endless wars
  • Commitment to defend national borders
  • Commitment to unleash economic potential

What hurts the score

  • Details of the vaccine executive order
  • False vaccine claims in executive order signing
  • Context of vaccine claims in executive order
  • False and misleading vaccine claims
  • False MMR Vaccine Claims
  • False MMR vaccine claims
  • AP Fact Check
  • Trump’s False MMR Vaccine Claims

Reviewboard Approval Rating

This is a 60-day open-web measure, separate from the Scale of Justice.

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Window: June 14, 2026 at 3:01 AM CDT through August 13, 2026 at 3:01 AM CDT. Sample: 0 useful expressions from 0 domains.

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Documented record

dutyPress secretary departure announcement

President Trump announced his press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, would be leaving her role at the end of the month to spend more time with her family.

transparencyAnnouncement of Press Secretary departure

President Donald J. Trump announced his press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, would be leaving the White House at the end of the month.

truthfulnessReason for Press Secretary departure

Karoline Leavitt stated her decision to leave was due to wanting to spend more time with her young family.

truthfulnessExecutive order on childhood vaccines

President Trump signed an executive order aiming to scale back the childhood immunization schedule and space out shots into separate visits.

transparencyDetails of the secret flight

Officials, including cabinet members and aides, traveled with the President on a decoy flight, suggesting concerns over security.

truthfulnessDetails of the vaccine executive order

President Trump signed an executive order aiming to scale back the childhood immunization schedule and space out shots into separate visits, including suggestions for splitting the MMR vaccine.

truthfulnessFalse vaccine claims in executive order signing

President Trump repeated false and misleading claims about the childhood vaccine schedule, including claims regarding MMR vaccines and autism links, during the signing of an executive order.

truthfulnessContext of vaccine claims in executive order

The executive order aimed to bear out discredited theories regarding vaccine safety and suggested splitting the MMR vaccine into three shots.

dutyU.S. House Clerk Roster Data

Public record of members in the U.S. House.

transparencyDetails of the secret flight

Reported details about who traveled with Trump on a secret flight out of Turkey.

outcomesRecord-setting achievements in first administration

During his first administration, President Trump passed record-setting tax cuts and regulation cuts, achieved energy independence, replaced NAFTA with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, invested $2 trillion to completely rebuild the Military, launched the Space Force, obliterated the ISIS Caliphate, achieved a major breakthrough for peace in the Middle East, passed the most significant Veterans Affairs reforms in half a century, confirmed over 250 federal judges, including 3 Supreme Court Justices, signed bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform, lowered drug prices, protected Medicare and Social Security, and secured our nation’s borders in his first four years in office.

outcomesCommitment to quality of life improvements

Returning to the White House to provide tangible quality of life improvements for the American people.

outcomesCommitment to pursue the American dream

Affording ALL Americans the opportunity to pursue THEIR version of the American dream.

outcomesSuccess in real estate and business

Continually set the standards of business and entrepreneurial excellence, especially in real estate, sports, and entertainment.

outcomesCommitment to build on previous successes

Returning to the White House to build upon his previous successes.

outcomesSummary of achievements and policies during first administration

President Trump passed record-setting tax cuts and regulation cuts, achieved energy independence, replaced NAFTA with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, invested $2 trillion to completely rebuild the Military, launched the Space Force, obliterated the ISIS Caliphate, achieved a major breakthrough for peace in the Middle East, passed the most significant Veterans Affairs reforms in half a century, confirmed over 250 federal judges, including 3 Supreme Court Justices, signed bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform, lowered drug prices, protected Medicare and Social Security, and secured our nation’s borders in his first four years in office.

consistencyFEC candidate and committee record

Donald J. Trump is listed as a Republican Party candidate, with associated PACs like 'TRUMP BILIRAKIS VICTORY FUND' and 'MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN PAC'.

truthfulnessFalse and misleading vaccine claims

President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made false and misleading claims about the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule, including claims regarding autism links and the necessity of specific vaccine numbers.

integrityPress secretary's defense of the agenda

Karoline Leavitt defended the President's agenda while facing criticism for amplifying misinformation and curbing press freedom.

transparencyStatement regarding Jeffrey Epstein

In response to questions about Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, Leavitt stated that emails proved nothing other than the fact that President Trump did nothing wrong, and the administration acted with more respect for transparency regarding Epstein documents.

transparencyDetails of the secret flight passengers

Details were provided regarding who traveled with Trump on a secret flight out of Turkey, including aides and cabinet members.

truthfulnessFalse MMR Vaccine Claims

Documented claims made by Trump and RFK Jr. regarding childhood vaccine schedules, autism links, and the splitting of the MMR vaccine.

dutyNomination of Vice President JD Vance

President Donald J. Trump extended an honor to ask JD Vance to serve as the Vice-Presidential Nominee for the Republican Party.

consistencyLoyalty and defense of agenda

Leavitt defended the president's agenda while criticizing Democrats and the 'fake news' media, and was praised by allies for her courage and conviction.

dutyPost-election goals for returning to the White House

President Donald J. Trump is returning to the White House to build upon previous successes and use his mandate to reject extremist policies of the radical left while providing tangible quality of life improvements for the American people.

integrityView on loyalty and defense of agenda

Karoline Leavitt defended the president's agenda while criticizing reporters, stating she was a loyal foot soldier.

truthfulnessResponse regarding Jeffrey Epstein

In response to questions about Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, Leavitt stated that emails proved nothing other than the fact that President Trump did nothing wrong.

outcomesImpact of vaccine order on voters

The vaccine order hands some MAHA voters a win and provides an attack line for Democrats.

truthfulnessFalse MMR vaccine claims

President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made false and misleading claims regarding the childhood vaccine schedule, including suggestions that splitting the MMR vaccine would save lives or prevent autism.

transparencyReason for Press Secretary departure

Karoline Leavitt stated she made the decision to depart the White House to spend more time with her young family.

outcomesTrump's vaccine order hands some MAHA voters a win. It also gives Democrats an attack line

Analyzes the political impact of Trump's vaccine order on voter dynamics.

transparencyFEC leading employer categories for Donald J. Trump

Details the employers associated with Donald J. Trump's PACs.

truthfulnessAP Fact Check

Reports on false and misleading vaccine claims made by Trump and RFK Jr. regarding childhood vaccines.

dutyFEC candidate and committee record for Donald J. Trump

Shows Donald J. Trump's party affiliation (REP) and associated PACs.

truthfulnessTrump’s False MMR Vaccine Claims

Details false claims made by Trump regarding the safety and necessity of the MMR vaccine.

consistencyOfficial office of Donald J. Trump

Mentions the President and his family, including Vice President JD Vance and First Lady Melania Trump.

Score history

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