Former President Donald Trump repeated a widely inaccurate anecdote about automobile repair while announcing support for consumer right-to-repair legislation, FactCheck.org reported.
The fact-checking organization said key details in Trump’s story about dealership obligations and repair costs did not match federal or state law.
Trump nonetheless framed the tale as evidence that owners deserve broader access to parts and diagnostic tools.
Right-to-repair advocates welcomed the policy endorsement but distanced themselves from the factual narrative he used to illustrate it.
Automotive industry groups continue opposing expansive mandates they say could compromise safety and intellectual property.
Earlier developments involved publicly backing consumer right-to-repair legislation.
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