Summary
President Donald Trump has not introduced a three-day workweek, despite viral claims on social media. The claims emerged from misinterpretations of a separate proposal for a 32-hour workweek, which has not been passed or associated with President Trump.
Key Facts
- President Trump is not behind any change to a three-day or 32-hour workweek.
- A post claiming Congress passed a 32-hour workweek went viral in April.
- Similar false claims resurfaced on TikTok from September to October.
- These social media posts sometimes involve AI-generated false news.
- A real proposal for a 32-hour workweek was introduced for Capitol Hill staff but was quickly withdrawn.
- The idea sparked debate but is not linked to any actions by President Trump.
- AI technology has been used to create deepfakes, contributing to the spread of false information online.
