President Donald Trump stated that the administration is studying Flock cameras and will have a view on them over the next couple of weeks.
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VINCEAug 18, 2026
Multiple sources, including AP, Washington Examiner, and Daily Caller, confirm Trump said on Monday, August 17, 2026 that Flock cameras were 'being studied right now' and that the administration would have an answer on its views over the coming weeks.
What was said
… Watch right now. "About these license plate scanners that are going up across the country, they're called Flop cameras. People are worried that the police might misuse them. Have you heard of them? What's your stance?" "Well, it's being studied right now. You know, you have pros and cons, right? It's being studied right now. We'll have an answer, sort of, as to our views on it over the next couple of weeks." We'll have an answer about our views over the next couple of weeks. So, as we often do, you can attempt to read into that a little bit. …
VINCE · · from the transcriptPost →What we found
Supports. AP reports Trump said 'It's being studied right now' and 'We'll have an answer soon as to our views on it' when asked about Flock cameras at an Oval Office event on Monday.[1]
Supports. Daily Caller quotes Trump saying 'It's being studied right now' and 'We'll have an answer as to our views on it over the next couple of weeks,' matching the claim's timeframe.[2]
Supports. Washington Examiner reports Trump said the cameras were 'being studied' and that he would reveal his stance in the coming weeks.[3]
Context. The remarks were made in the Oval Office on August 17, 2026, which matches the post's 'yesterday' reference to a post dated August 18.[4][5]
Sources
5 sources: 1 fact-checker, 4 not rated
- 1Trump calls concerns about conditions on USS Lincoln 'fake'apnews.com · fact-checker · cited for: supports
- 2Trump Says There Are ‘Pros And Cons’ To Flock Camerasdailycaller.com · not rated · cited for: supports
- 3Trump says Flock cameras 'being studied,' will reveal stance soonwashingtonexaminer.com · not rated · cited for: supports
- 4Trump says he will have opinion on Flock cameras in 'coming weeks'sanluisobispo.com · not rated · cited for: context
- 5Trump says he will give his take on Flock cameras in the next few ...cbsaustin.com · not rated · cited for: context
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