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Who is John Barron? Trump Accused of Using Fake Name To Call C-SPAN

Who is John Barron? Trump Accused of Using Fake Name To Call C-SPAN

Summary

A person using the name "John Barron," a pseudonym previously used by President Trump, called C-SPAN to criticize the Supreme Court's decision on tariffs. Speculation arose that President Trump made the call, but C-SPAN confirmed it was not him since he was in a meeting at the time. The identity of the caller remains unconfirmed.

Key Facts

  • "John Barron" is a pseudonym that President Trump used in the past.
  • A caller using this name recently called C-SPAN to criticize a Supreme Court tariff decision.
  • The Supreme Court decided that Congress must approve tariffs under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
  • C-SPAN clarified that President Trump did not make the call because he was busy with a White House meeting.
  • Social media speculated about Trump's involvement, but no confirmation of the caller's identity exists.
  • The call originated from a central Virginia phone number.

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