Channel 4 Plans Night of Trump Untruths During UK Visit

Ahead of President Donald Trump's second state visit to the UK, Channel 4 is airing a special program titled "Trump v The Truth" on September 17, which will present an uninterrupted reel of over 100 lies, falsehoods, and distortions made by Trump since taking office in January. The multi-hour broadcast includes brief text-based fact-checks to provide viewers with the truth behind the president's statements, aiming to highlight the dangers of misinformation from the world's most powerful man. Channel 4’s Chief Content Officer Ian Katz emphasized the importance of reminding viewers about the disorienting impact when truth is disregarded by such a prominent leader. The programming will also feature a Trump impersonator delivering false information to underscore the consequences of unreliable sources, alongside the airing of "The Donald Trump Show," a documentary portraying the presidency as an unfolding soap opera. This approach reflects Channel 4's tradition of provocative content, coming amid increased tensions in UK-U.S. relations and following a previous Trump visit in 2019 that faced widespread protests and a chilly reception from the British monarchy. The special is intended to counterbalance the official pageantry of the state visit with a candid examination of Trump's record on truth.