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stated on April 2, 2024 in an Instagram post

“UN Agenda 2030 Mission Goals” include “one world government,” “one world army,” microchipping, “AI courts and end of individual rights.”

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stated on March 23, 2024 in an X post

“It is a fact that Obama created ISIS.”

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stated on March 14, 2024 in Instagram posts

CNN posted on X that Kenyan President William Ruto called President Joe Biden to organize a “naval invasion of the Haitian coast.”

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stated on December 15, 2023 in a Concord, New Hampshire Town Hall

U.S. tax dollars “have gone to promote transgenderism in Bangladesh.”

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stated on December 2, 2023 in a speech in Iowa

“With the historic Abraham Accords, I even made peace in the Middle East.”

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stated on November 18, 2023 in a post on TikTok

The federal government and the Federal Reserve were “raising inflation,” something that “had nothing to do with … getting our economy back in line” but rather to fund a “war against a bunch of civilians.”

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stated on November 2, 2023 in una publicación en Facebook

"El representante oficial de las fuerzas armadas de Yemen ha declarado oficialmente la guerra a Israel".

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Marianne Williamson

stated on November 7, 2023 in an event at a store in Manchester, N.H.

Looking at “American aid to other countries … the vast majority of it is military aid.”

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Marianne Williamson

stated on November 7, 2023 in an event in Manchester, N.H.

“We sell arms to 60% of the world's autocrats. We are the world's largest arms exporters."

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stated on November 8, 2023 in the third Republican debate in Miami

“In 1992, this country made a promise to Ukraine. We said if you return nuclear missiles that were part of the old Soviet Union to Russia, and they invade you, we will protect you.”

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stated on October 18, 2023 in una publicación en Facebook

Irán izó una bandera negra y “esto significa un llamado” a la guerra o venganza.

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Vivek Ramaswamy

stated on October 28, 2023 in an address to the Republican Jewish Coalition

“Gen Z is divided 50-50 on whether they support Hamas or Israel.”

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stated on October 23, 2023 in remarks at a rally in Derry, N.H.

“When I came into office, Iran had $70 billion in foreign exchange reserves. … By the time I left, they had nothing. They were broke.”

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Vivek Ramaswamy

stated on October 18, 2023 in a press gaggle in New Hampshire

"Russia has hypersonic missile capabilities ahead of that of the U.S.”

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stated on October 16, 2023 in a post on X

“Nikki Haley argues in support of bringing Gaza refugees to America.”

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stated on October 7, 2023 in a post on X

The Biden administration “wanted Israel to stand down after the attack" by Hamas.

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stated on September 27, 2023 in an interview with Sean Hannity

“We are more energy independent today” under President Joe Biden.

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stated on August 23, 2023 in a social media post

“Norway, Finland, Sweden, Holland, and the UK have now banned gender transition surgery for minors.”

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stated on August 18, 2023 in comments at a conference

“After China sent a balloon over strategic sites in the United States … President Biden literally sent the secretary of state hat in hand to go kowtow and ask for a meeting.”

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stated on June 20, 2023 in a Facebook post

The Pentagon “said we accidentally sent $6.2 billion to Ukraine.”

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Is Donald Trump’s NATO talk a warning or a negotiating tactic? Here’s what he has said

Is Donald Trump’s NATO talk a warning or a negotiating tactic? Here’s what he has said

By Matthew Crowley • March 6, 2024

Donald Trump presume que él ‘hizo pagar’ a los aliados de la OTAN, pero eso es engañoso

Donald Trump presume que él ‘hizo pagar’ a los aliados de la OTAN, pero eso es engañoso

By Amy Sherman • February 21, 2024

Why Donald Trump’s boast that he got ‘delinquent’ NATO allies to ‘pay up’ is misleading

Why Donald Trump’s boast that he got ‘delinquent’ NATO allies to ‘pay up’ is misleading

By Amy Sherman • February 14, 2024

Fact-checking Trump’s Iowa town hall: Wuhan scientist, wars, ‘no inflation’ and DeSantis on Fauci

Fact-checking Trump’s Iowa town hall: Wuhan scientist, wars, ‘no inflation’ and DeSantis on Fauci

By Madison Czopek • January 11, 2024

Can the U.S. keep aid to Gaza out of Hamas’ hands?

Can the U.S. keep aid to Gaza out of Hamas’ hands?

By Louis Jacobson • October 23, 2023

U.S. aid to Israel: What to know

U.S. aid to Israel: What to know

By Louis Jacobson • October 18, 2023

The US freed $6 billion in Iranian money. Did it help fund Hamas’ attack on Israel?

The US freed $6 billion in Iranian money. Did it help fund Hamas’ attack on Israel?

By Louis Jacobson • October 9, 2023

Tracking Vivek Ramaswamy's shifting stances on Trump, Hunter Biden, TikTok and more

Tracking Vivek Ramaswamy's shifting stances on Trump, Hunter Biden, TikTok and more

By Amy Sherman • September 26, 2023

Cluster munitions, Ukraine and President Joe Biden: What to know

Cluster munitions, Ukraine and President Joe Biden: What to know

By Nuria Diaz Muñoz • July 11, 2023

Where do Republican presidential candidates stand on Ukraine?

Where do Republican presidential candidates stand on Ukraine?

By Louis Jacobson • June 9, 2023

Did Ron DeSantis change his stance on Ukraine? If so, how much?

Did Ron DeSantis change his stance on Ukraine? If so, how much?

By Louis Jacobson • March 15, 2023

One year into Russia’s war in Ukraine: A look at U.S. aid, and why the U.S. is involved

One year into Russia’s war in Ukraine: A look at U.S. aid, and why the U.S. is involved

By Louis Jacobson • February 23, 2023

Lie of the Year 2022: Putin’s lies to wage war and conceal horror in Ukraine

Lie of the Year 2022: Putin’s lies to wage war and conceal horror in Ukraine

By Rebecca Catalanello • December 13, 2022

What we know about Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, why Joe Biden traded him to free Brittney Griner

What we know about Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, why Joe Biden traded him to free Brittney Griner

By Tom Kertscher • December 8, 2022

Are we closer to nuclear Armageddon than any time since 1962, as Biden suggested?

Are we closer to nuclear Armageddon than any time since 1962, as Biden suggested?

By Madison Czopek • October 10, 2022

Greeks don’t trust their media. Fact-checkers are trying to help

Greeks don’t trust their media. Fact-checkers are trying to help

By Louis Jacobson • October 10, 2022

‘All they had to do was ask,’ said Trump: A timeline of efforts to retrieve presidential records

‘All they had to do was ask,’ said Trump: A timeline of efforts to retrieve presidential records

By Jeff Cercone • August 25, 2022

War crime prosecutions in the Russia-Ukraine war: What to expect

War crime prosecutions in the Russia-Ukraine war: What to expect

By Louis Jacobson • April 26, 2022

Fact-checking Greg Abbott’s claims that Biden has ‘open border’ policies

Fact-checking Greg Abbott’s claims that Biden has ‘open border’ policies

By Nusaiba Mizan • April 26, 2022

What are 'tactical' nuclear weapons? And what do they mean for Russia, Ukraine and the world?

What are 'tactical' nuclear weapons? And what do they mean for Russia, Ukraine and the world?

By Louis Jacobson • April 19, 2022

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