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PolitiFact→ What PolitiFact learned in 1,000 fact-checks of Donald Trump
PolitiFact has fact-checked Donald Trump 1,000 times, more than any other politician. About 76% of his statements landed on our Truth-O-Meter’s false side. What makes Trump’s disregard for the truth so distinctive?
PolitiFact→ These are PolitiFact's top 10 most-read fact-checks of Donald Trump
As PolitiFact publishes our 1,000th fact-check for Donald Trump, we looked back at the 10 that drew the most reader clicks.
PolitiFact→ Kamala Harris – How many women live in states with abortion bans? Fact-checking Vice President Kamala Harris
“Today in America, 1 in 3 women of reproductive age live in a state with an abortion ban.”
PolitiFact→ Joe Biden – Fact-checking Joe Biden on auto jobs gained and lost on his watch and Trump’s
“Tens of thousands of auto jobs were lost nationwide during Trump's presidency,” but during Biden’s presidency, “we've created more than 250,000 auto jobs.”
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Haley’s New Hampshire claims on fentanyl, education, Trump’s stance on retirement age
In Peterborough, New Hampshire, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said former President Donald Trump wants to raise the retirement age to 70. He said that in 2000. Haley accurately cited fentanyl overdose stats, but there are caveats.
AllSides→ Fact-Checking Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Protasiewicz’s Record on Criminal Sentencing
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/fact-checking-wisconsin-supreme-court-candidate-protasiewiczs-record-on-criminal-sentencing/
PolitiFact→ The Iowa caucuses: 9 fact-checks and 3 wild campaign moments that matter
Here are nine fact-checks and three wild campaign moments that stood out as Trump, Haley and DeSantis attacked one another on the path to the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary.
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Trump’s Iowa town hall: Wuhan scientist, wars, ‘no inflation’ and DeSantis on Fauci
On Fox News, Donald Trump answered Iowa voters’ questions on the economy, COVID-19 and foreign wars, while his rivals debated across town. We fact-checked the former president:
Washington Post→ Fact-checking the fifth Republican presidential debate
Here’s our roundup of fishy claims in the fifth GOP debate of the 2024 election cycle.
PolitiFact→ Ron DeSantis – Debate fact-check: Ron DeSantis’ misleading claim that 8 million migrants have come in under Biden
“Biden’s let in 8 million people just in four years.”
PolitiFact→ Fact-check: Haley calls out Florida’s property insurance, inflation rate in CNN debate with DeSantis
During the Iowa presidential debate, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley attacked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his state’s economic weak spots. We found she’s right about Florida’s high insurance costs, and she has a point that Miami and Tampa ha
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking the 2024 Iowa debate between Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley on CNN
Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley faced off in a CNN debate Jan. 10 in Iowa. Here's how PolitiFact fact-checked their claims.
Logically→ No, Pope Francis has not authorized the World Economic Forum to fact-check the bible
AllSides→ Fact-Checking Trump’s Recent Immigration Claims
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/24/us/politics/trump-immigration-fact-check.html Former President Donal
AllSides→ Fact-Checking Fake News Is Making Some People Believe It
https://www.newsweek.com/fact-checking-fake-news-people-believe-it-1854164 Checking fake news online is
AllSides→ ‘Bunch of Lies’: Fact-Checking Biden’s Claims Amid Impeachment Inquiry
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/12/11/bunch-of-lies-fact-checking-bidens-claims-amid-impeachment-inquiry/
PolitiFact→ Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sued PolitiFact’s owner in 2020 over flu vaccine fact-check
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Children’s Health Defense in 2020 sued the Poynter Institute (PolitiFact’s owner), alleging PolitiFact wrongly ruled false a third party’s claim that the flu vaccine was "significantly associated" with an increased coron
PolitiFact→ PolitiFact’s 15 most popular social media fact-checks from 2023
PolitiFact’s 15 most popular fact-checks of 2023 centered on former first lady Michelle Obama, President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump’s rally spotlighted the Biden, Trump economies. We fact-checked the graphics
Donald Trump’s campaign rally in New Hampshire projected a few statistics showing economic weakness for Joe Biden. We checked to see how accurate they were.
PolitiFact→ PolitiFact’s top 10 fact-checks of politicians and pundits in 2023
As 2023 ends, PolitiFact looked back at the fact-checks of politicians and pundits that most captured readers’ attention during the year. Here’s our top 10:
PolitiFact→ ‘How is this not a Pants on Fire?’: What PolitiFact readers thought of recent fact-checks
PolitiFact readers respond to our fact-checks of President Joe Biden, Former President Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy and a claim about the cost of groceries in the “Home Alone” movie.
PolitiFact→ Divisions in Cyprus amplify fact-checking challenges
Divisions in Cyprus amplify fact-checking challenges: The Mediterranean island nation’s unusual bicultural dynamic poses challenges for fighting off misinformation. Our report from both sides of the United Nations buffer zone.
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking 5 claims Trump made at New Hampshire rally
With 38 days to go until New Hampshire voters cast their first-in-the-nation ballots in the 2024 Republican presidential primary, former President Donald Trump held a rally at University of New Hampshire. We fact-checked five claims.
PolitiFact→ Joe Biden – Fact-checking Joe Biden on the creation of 800,000 manufacturing jobs
“We’ve created close to 800,000 manufacturing jobs since I’ve taken office.”
Washington Post→ Fact-checking the fourth Republican presidential debate
Here’s our roundup of fishy claims in the fourth GOP debate of the 2024 election cycle.
PolitiFact→ Live fact-checking the fourth 2024 Republican presidential primary debate
We live fact-check as four Republican candidates for the 2024 presidential nomination face off during the fourth presidential primary debate.
PolitiFact→ How to watch the fourth Republican debate, follow live fact-checks
The participant group for the fourth Republican is down to four. Follow PolitiFact’s live fact-checking for the Tuscaloosa, Alabama, event here and across social media.
AllSides→ Fact-checking Newsom-DeSantis debate: Immigration, abortion, book bans and a poop map
https://www.politifact.com/article/2023/dec/01/fact-checking-newsom-desantis-debate-migration-boo/ Flor
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact-Checking Responsibility in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The intricacies of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict extend far beyond the simplistic narrative of placing blame on a single entity. This complexity emerges from a myriad of actors, historical incidents, change in policies, and external influences int
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Newsom-DeSantis debate: Immigration, abortion, book bans and a poop map
We fact-checked California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in a debate moderated by Sean Hannity. See how the governors’ claims stack up on COVID lockdowns, taxes, the economy and more:
PolitiFact→ Gavin Newsom – Do Florida women, doctors face felony charges for abortions? Fact-checking Gavin Newsom ad
In Florida, “any woman who has an abortion after six weeks — and any doctor who gives her care — will be guilty of a felony.”
PolitiFact→ This GivingTuesday, support PolitiFact’s independent fact-checking
PolitiFact’s independent, accountability-driven fact-checking is funded by donors who care about truth in politics. Feel the same way? Help us raise $8,000 by the end of #GivingTuesday.
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact-Check: Do All Palestinians Reject a Two-State Solution?
There’s a prevalent narrative that assumes all Palestinians reject a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine disagreement. However, this depiction neglects the complexity and diversity of perspectives within the Palestinian population. This
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact-Checking the Claim: ‘Israel: A Land Without a People for a People Without a Land?’
The narrative that Israel was “a land without a people for a people without a land” has often been cited in historical, political, and philosophical discourses. This multifaceted exploration will delve not only into the origins of this cl
Truth or Fiction?→ Do all Palestinians Support Hamas?: A Fact-Check
Public opinion in any society is a complex fabric woven from threads of individual experiences, socioeconomic realities, political landscapes, and personal ideologies. The question of support for Hamas among Palestinians is an epitome of this innate
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact-Check: Do COVID-19 Vaccines Alter DNA and Cause Cancer?
In an era where the world faces the monumental challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of vaccines cannot be overemphasized. Over the past year, advancements in science have given humanity hope, through the formulation and administration of vacc
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact-Check: Foods at the First Thanksgiving Feast
In American history, the First Thanksgiving holds a place of high sentiment and significance. It is often portrayed as a harmonious gathering between the early settlers and Native Americans, with images of a bountiful table filled with modern dishes.
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact-Checking: Alaska’s Thanksgiving Muktuk Tradition
Alaska, renowned for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife, is also the cradle of rich cultural heritage, shared by indigenous communities who have lived in symbiosis with nature for tens of centuries. Among them, the Inupiat, Yupik, and Chukc
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact-Checking: Thanksgiving Tradition – The Start of Christmas Fruitcake Preparation?
As the festive season sets in, bringing with it an air of nostalgia and warmth, various traditions come alive in American households. This essay delves into one such alleged custom – the connection between Thanksgiving and Christmas fruitcakes.