SOMEHOW, IT’S TRUMP’S FAULT

Real event · international · 2026-11-12

New York building collapse linked to Trump's negligence

Final verdict announced: November 13, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET

Satire

The extreme prosecution of the sourced event.

What actually happened

Real headline

New York building collapse kills at least two, officials say

BBC News headline: New York building collapse kills at least two, officials say A dangerous search for survivors continues after a three-storey building collapsed in Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon. This paragraph is an excerpt/paraphrase of the linked original. It is not an unsourced AI claim.

Original reporting

Sources

• BBC News — New York building collapse kills at least two, officials say — 2026-11-12
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What the record shows

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The extreme prosecution

Opening Argument

The prosecution argues that the tragic collapse of a three-storey building in Brooklyn is not merely an unfortunate accident but a direct consequence of the negligence perpetuated by former President Trump. The prosecution alleges that his policies have led to a deterioration of building safety standards across the nation.

Exhibit A: The Plausible Link

The prosecution submits that Trump's deregulation efforts have emboldened unscrupulous developers to cut corners, resulting in unsafe structures. The prosecution imagines that this specific building, like many others, was a victim of such reckless disregard for safety.

The Domino Effect

The prosecution urges that this collapse is just the tip of the iceberg.

The Hidden Danger

The prosecution admits that this incident reveals a deeper societal issue—Trump's influence has created a culture where profit is prioritized over human life.

Closing Argument

In the prosecution's theory, this collapse is a harbinger of future disasters if we do not hold Trump accountable.

Verdict

The prosecution urges that we must confront the consequences of Trump's actions before more lives are lost.

Prosecution exhibits

1. Prosecution theory: Trump's policies lead to more unsafe buildings.
2. Prosecution theory: More unsafe buildings lead to more tragedies.
3. Prosecution theory: More tragedies lead to public outrage, which Trump will exploit for political gain.

Reality Check

A dangerous search for survivors continues after a three-storey building collapsed in Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon.

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