Former President Donald Trump addressed recent media reports suggesting that his administration had explored the possibility of adding his name to Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. The historic venue is widely known as the site of President Abraham Lincoln’s 1865 assassination. Trump categorically rejected these claims, taking to social media to characterize the story as a "ridiculous lie" and labeling the report as "fake."

The report in question alleged that there were discussions within the administration regarding the potential branding or renaming of the site to include the former president's name. Trump’s response serves as a direct rebuttal to these allegations, asserting that neither he nor his White House staff initiated or supported such a proposal. As of now, no evidence has been provided by the original reporting outlets to substantiate the claim, and the former president’s statement stands as the primary official response to the controversy. The situation highlights the ongoing tension between the former president and various media organizations regarding the accuracy of reports concerning his past administration's internal deliberations.