Fact-checking organization Snopes debunked a viral social media screenshot claiming that President Donald Trump published an official statement proposing to legally rename the state of Montana to ‘Mountain.’ The fabricated screenshot, designed to resemble an authentic post from the former president’s Truth Social account, claimed that the historical state name was overly confusing and should be updated to reflect its prominent geographical features. The image was viewed by millions of internet users, prompting heated political commentary and confused inquiries from state residents.
Archival analysis of public communications and social media databases revealed no record of Trump ever authoring or broadcasting the statement. Snopes traced the origin of the viral image to a well-known local Helena satire account that regularly produces humorous parody graphics regarding regional state politics and culture. The fact-checking desk concluded that the claim was entirely false, reminding internet readers that viral political screenshots often originate from satirical humor creators and should be verified against official primary records before being treated as genuine news.
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https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-montana-mountain-post/