Fake Trump Post Accuses Democrats of Satanism
A circulated screenshot falsely attributed to Donald Trump claimed Democrats used witchcraft to win the 2026 midterms, and the post was determined to be fake.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Political Parties
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A screenshot circulating on Facebook and X purported to show a Truth Social post by Donald Trump accusing Democrats of using "WITCHCRAFT AND SATANISM" to win the 2026 midterm elections. Snopes found the post was fake, as the phrase returned no results in Trump's Truth archive.
Why it matters
Fabricated posts attributed to political figures can spread quickly and mislead voters about election outcomes and the conduct of candidates. The episode comes after Democrats won control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterms, a result Trump said on Nov. 3 he was willing to accept.
The screenshot's date format differs from the format used on authentic Truth Social posts, and a search of Trump's Truth archive for the quoted phrase returned no results. The origin of the image and its creator were not identified.
The players
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is the current President of the United States, a Republican who has frequently used Truth Social to communicate with the public.
Snopes
Snopes is a fact-checking website that investigates viral claims, rumors, and fabricated content circulating online.
The details
The screenshot circulated on Facebook and X and was checked by Snopes, which searched Trump's Truth archive for the quoted phrase and found nothing. Trump told the New York Times on Nov. 3 that he was "absolutely willing" to accept the election results and would "look forward" to working with the incoming Democrats.
Timeline
Nov. 3, 2026: Trump tells the New York Times he would accept the election results.
Nov. 4, 2026: The date listed on the fake screenshot.
January 2027: The 120th Congress is sworn in with the newly elected members.
Political Context
Fabricated screenshots attributed to political figures have been repeatedly debunked by fact-checkers such as Snopes, which verify such claims by searching official post archives. The practice of checking a post's formatting and archive presence has become a standard method for identifying counterfeit political messages.
Readers encountering social media screenshots attributed to politicians can check whether the wording appears in the official archive of that figure's account before sharing. The date format on a post can also indicate whether it is authentic.
The takeaway
Checking a suspicious screenshot against a politician's official archive and comparing its formatting with genuine posts is a simple way to avoid spreading fabricated content. Verifying before sharing helps keep election coverage accurate.
What happens next
The 120th Congress will be sworn in in January 2027, when the newly elected House and Senate members take office.
Further reading
For more on how the parties are positioned after the midterms, see Political Parties.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Snopes.
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