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  • 2021-02-05 (xsd:date)
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  • Was Trump's SAG-AFTRA Letter Signed 'President Donald J. Trump'? (en)
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  • In a letter shared by the joint labor union Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) on Feb. 4, 2021, former U.S. President Donald Trump resigned as a member of the union. Trump’s resignation came just as the union leadership was moving to expel Trump in the wake of his alleged provocation of a mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. The letterhead appeared to carry the logo for what was called the Office of the Former President, created by Trump’s team in Palm Beach, Florida, to serve as the official outlet for Trump’s statements and to share his future plans. However, now, the stationery on which the letter was submitted says Office of Donald J. Trump. The letter was shared on SAG-AFTRA’s website, along with the union's response to Trump, which was a simple, Thank you. As seen in the document, the end of the letter is indeed signed with President Donald J. Trump. In the letter, Trump cited his own acting experience and contributions to television: He concluded with a criticism of the union’s actions: Professor and author Seth Abramson pointed out how signing the letter this way is troubling, given that Trump is on trial for inciting the riots: However, signing a letter as President does not appear to be out of the ordinary. Former President Barack Obama's statements are also released under President Obama. Former presidents are still addressed as President [insert name] or Mr. President. All U.S. presidents retain their titles for life. Given that the official letter was shared by SAG-AFTRA, along with Trump’s signature, we rate this claim as True. (en)
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