Trump’s speech in Pennsylvania about his uncle’s connection with the Unabomber raises concerns

WorldPolitics
16 Jul 2025 • 8:20 AM MYT
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  • Donald Trump delivered a rambling speech in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he made several improbable claims and appeared to forget names.
  • Trump falsely asserted that his late uncle, Dr. John Trump, taught Theodore Kaczynski, the Unabomber, at MIT, despite Kaczynski never attending the institution.
  • He also claimed to have discussed Kaczynski with his uncle, which is highly unlikely as his uncle died in 1985, years before Kaczynski was identified as the Unabomber.
  • During the event, Trump forgot the names of aides and made an unsubstantiated claim about securing $16 trillion in US investment.
  • The speech raised concerns about Trump's age and capacity, as he is the oldest person to ever be sworn in as president.

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