What in your reply contradicts the facts presented in mine?

I'm happy to debate whether the topic is appropriate for HN, but that requires at least bilateral application of intellect.

Even if your fact was contradictory, it's from a member of an administration that routinely lies about basic facts to make them support its viewpoint, and this is no different: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fact-checker/wp/2017/01/...