Summary
President Donald Trump shared a post claiming he bought Ed McMahon's home in 2008 to save him from foreclosure, but this claim is false. Trump did express interest in helping McMahon, but he never purchased the home.
Key Facts
- President Trump posted on Truth Social that he bought Ed McMahon's house to prevent foreclosure.
- The post said Trump allowed McMahon to live there rent-free for life.
- There is no evidence Trump bought the property or let McMahon live there for free.
- In 2008, McMahon faced foreclosure and $4.8 million in mortgage debt.
- Trump expressed public interest in buying the house but never completed the purchase.
- McMahon's daughter later stated Trump did not buy the house for McMahon.
- The house was sold to a different private buyer, not Trump.
