- President Donald Trump threatened to double tariffs on imported Mexican goods if Mexico fails to immediately stop migrant caravans heading toward the U.S. border.
- The early-morning threat posted on Truth Social appeared to be directly prompted by segments broadcast on Fox News's morning show, Fox & Friends.
- Trump claimed without evidence that foreign governments deliberately send migrants to the United States and suggested the movement was a response to recent election outcomes.
- The tariff threat followed midterm elections that resulted in Democrats regaining control of Congress.
- During the same social media spree, Trump falsely claimed that he is the only U.S. president in history to donate his presidential salary.
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