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Instagram posts

stated on April 2, 2024 in an Instagram post

“The National Guard in the HISTORY of its life, gets called in AFTER a disaster, not BEFORE something happens.”

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stated on April 1, 2024 in a Facebook post

It’s a sign of war that the U.S. Navy is assisting the U.S. Coast Guard in cleaning up Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge site.

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stated on March 16, 2024 in a video posted on Facebook.

The Oklahoma National Guard’s assistance for the April 8 eclipse signals something “bigger.”

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stated on January 9, 2024 in en una publicación enTikTok

"Ecuador firma acuerdo con los Estados Unidos para obtener presencia militar debido a los recientes acontecimientos por parte de delicuentes."

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stated on December 16, 2023 in a rally in New Hampshire

“They want to make our Army tanks all electric.”

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stated on December 14, 2023 in a town hall in Atkinson, New Hampshire

“We’ve had more Americans die of fentanyl than the Iraq, Afghanistan, and Vietnam wars, combined.”

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stated on November 26, 2023 in a video

U.S. manual for courts-martial has been recently amended to include civilians.

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stated on November 28, 2023 in an event in Derry, N.H.

China “had the largest naval fleet in the world. They had 370 ships. They'll have 400 ships in two years. We won't even have 350 ships in two decades."

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stated on November 26, 2023 in a speech at the Oxford Union

“In every single war that America has fought, we have never asked for land afterwards, except for enough to bury the Americans who gave the ultimate sacrifice for that freedom we went in for.”

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Instagram posts

stated on November 22, 2023 in an Instagram reel

Video shows a military chaplain praying, “Please get rid of Joe Biden and bring back the real president, Donald J. Trump.”

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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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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 10, 2023 in a TikTok post

“Thousands of U.S. troops make their way to Israel” in video.

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stated on October 15, 2023 in a Facebook video

A video shows President Joe Biden invoking the Selective Service Act.

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stated on October 10, 2023 in an Instagram post

Video shows U.S. Navy pilots arriving in Palestine.

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stated on October 7, 2023 in una publicación en Facebook

Este video muestra un "contraataque israelí" hacia Hamas en Gaza.

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stated on October 4, 2023 in a Facebook post

“Trump controls U.S. military.”

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stated on September 17, 2023 in a video

“Navy SEALs Save Missing Maui Children” who were padlocked in cages.

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Was Joe Biden’s uncle eaten by cannibals after World War II crash? Experts say it’s highly unlikely

Was Joe Biden’s uncle eaten by cannibals after World War II crash? Experts say it’s highly unlikely

By Louis Jacobson • April 18, 2024

Fact-checking 5 claims Trump made at New Hampshire rally

Fact-checking 5 claims Trump made at New Hampshire rally

By Grace Abels • December 17, 2023

In context: What the White House has said about sending troops to fight Russia

In context: What the White House has said about sending troops to fight Russia

By Louis Jacobson • December 13, 2023

Fact-checking the third GOP presidential debate in Miami

Fact-checking the third GOP presidential debate in Miami

By PolitiFact Staff • November 9, 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 may not have an Iron Dome, but the military is spending on this technology. Here’s how.

The US may not have an Iron Dome, but the military is spending on this technology. Here’s how.

By Louis Jacobson • October 13, 2023

Politicians blame 'wokeism' for low military recruitment. The problem is more complex.

Politicians blame 'wokeism' for low military recruitment. The problem is more complex.

By Samantha Putterman • September 25, 2023

Experts say Ron DeSantis’ plan to send troops to the U.S.-Mexico border wouldn't lower fentanyl flow

Experts say Ron DeSantis’ plan to send troops to the U.S.-Mexico border wouldn't lower fentanyl flow

By Marta Campabadal Graus • August 25, 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

Some GOP hopefuls want to honor Confederate Braxton Bragg with US base. Here's what to know.

Some GOP hopefuls want to honor Confederate Braxton Bragg with US base. Here's what to know.

By Louis Jacobson • June 16, 2023

Fact-checking Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential campaign kickoff on Twitter Spaces with Elon Musk

Fact-checking Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential campaign kickoff on Twitter Spaces with Elon Musk

By Matthew Crowley • May 25, 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

Trump says he left Biden a perfect economy, but the facts say otherwise

Trump says he left Biden a perfect economy, but the facts say otherwise

By Matthew Crowley • November 16, 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

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

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

Ask PolitiFact: What’s Ukraine’s history of trying to join NATO?

Ask PolitiFact: What’s Ukraine’s history of trying to join NATO?

By Bill McCarthy • April 14, 2022

Russia, Ukraine, and the contested language of genocide

Russia, Ukraine, and the contested language of genocide

By Louis Jacobson • April 11, 2022

The facts behind the Russian, right-wing narratives claiming Hunter Biden funded biolabs in Ukraine

The facts behind the Russian, right-wing narratives claiming Hunter Biden funded biolabs in Ukraine

By Bill McCarthy • April 1, 2022

Latest promises about Military

End wars in Afghanistan and the Middle East

Protect military personnel and veterans from deportation

Rejoin Iran nuclear deal

Reverse the transgender military ban

End the defense sequester

Rebuild the U.S. Navy toward the goal of 350 ships

Rebuild the Marine Corps to 36 battalions

Provide the U.S. Air Force with 1,200 fighter aircraft

Increase the size of the U.S. Army to 540,000 active duty soldiers

Bring back waterboarding

Keep Guantanamo Bay Detention Center open

Close the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center

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