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Byron Donalds says he is not a 'yes man' to Trump

The Florida congressman made the statement to Politico, offering no evidence to support his claim of independence from the former president.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPolitico reports Florida's Byron Donalds says he is not a yes man to Donald Trump. Today we check that claim on the Bonk-o-Meter.

  2. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentFascinating methodology. A man announces he does not do the thing, in public, to the person he supposedly does it for.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe said it. We're reporting it.

  4. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentBy that logic a man with a cold who says he is not sneezing is mid-sneeze. The denial is the symptom.

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOr he's just not a yes man.

  6. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentHank. Would a yes man say that?

  7. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorYes.

  8. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThank you. Rating time, with ceremony.

  9. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPolitico gives us the claim, not the proof. The Bonk-o-Meter rules it Full Bonkers. And yes, I agree with the rating.

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