New Zealand mayor fact-checks Trump’s claim that the US split the atom

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Nelson, New Zealand, Mayor Nick Smith corrected President Donald Trump’s inaugural speech when it came to who gets credit for splitting the atom.

Trump made a claim Monday that an American split the first atom, which was immediately disputed by New Zealanders. The president was attempting to rally national pride in his speech when he mentioned the accomplishment.

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