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Political Cornflakes: President Trump wrongly claims that his father is from Germany — for the third time

President Donald Trump wrongly claimed Tuesday — for the third time — that his father is from Germany. Actually, Fred Trump was born in New York City. It was Trump's grandfather who immigrated from Germany.

The latest incident came as President Trump expressed concern that Germany is not paying its fair share to NATO, but said he respects the country because his father is a native.

"My father is German, was German," he said. "Born in a very wonderful place in Germany, so I have a great feeling for Germany.”

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