Trump: “We Are 5 And 0, As You Know, In These Special Elections.”

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Trump Claim:

Trump: “We Are 5 And 0, As You Know, In These Special Elections.” According to the Associated Press, “TRUMP: ‘We are 5 and 0, as you know, in these special elections. And I think the Democrats thought it would be a lot different than that. 5-0 is a big — that’s a big margin.’ — Fox News interview aired Friday.” [Associated Press, 6/26/17]

Reality:

Associated Press: “Right Score: 4-1.” According to the Associated Press, “THE FACTS: Wrong score. Right score: 4-1. Republicans won open House seats in Kansas, Georgia, Montana and South Carolina. Democrats held onto a seat in California. Trump’s miscount wasn’t a one-time gaffe. It was also a line that roused supporters in his Iowa speech. ‘So, we’re 5 and 0. We’re 5 and 0,’ he said to applause Wednesday night. ‘Five and 0. Five and 0,’ he said at another point.” [Associated Press, 6/26/17]