Commander in Myth

Trump’s speech to military leaders was a familiar mix of exaggerations and fabrications — in a surreal setting.

Anytime Donald Trump gives an hour-plus speech, such as to hundreds of generals yesterday, it’s a fact-checking nightmare. You can waste your time going down rabbit holes about strange, unverifiable stories Trump tells. You can repeat fact checks of the claims he makes in every speech. Or you can focus on one or two new claims. I will aim for a hybrid h…