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John Kruzel

By John Kruzel March 24, 2019

After a nearly two-year investigation, Special Counsel Robert Mueller delivered to the attorney general his findings on Russia’s interference in the 2016 election and whether the Trump campaign conspired with Moscow. Attorney General William Barr’s summary of the report is now public. Read it below.

AG March 24 2019 Letter to House and Senate Judiciary Committees (PDF)AG March 24 2019 Letter to House and Senate Judiciary Committees (Text)

Attorney General William Barr's summary of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report, March 24, 2019

stated on May 14, 2019 in a campaign event:

The 1994 crime bill "did not generate mass incarceration."

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Anthony Scaramucci

stated on May 11, 2019 in an interview:

China’s developing country status in the World Trade Organization "means they can tariff and embargo."

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stated on May 1, 2019 in a stump speech:

"I’m one of the first guys to introduce a climate change bill, way, way back in ’87."

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stated on July 25, 2019 in a phone call:

"A lot of people are talking about" the removal of a "very fair prosecutor" in Ukraine.

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stated on September 16, 2019 in an article:

"New York Times Now Admits New Kavanaugh Accusation Is Fake News."

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stated on September 6, 2019 in a Facebook post:

Says several well-known charities such as Goodwill and American Red Cross overpay their CEOs and spend a small percentage on helping people.

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stated on September 12, 2019 in a speech:

The United States is "very energy independent."

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Sheldon Whitehouse

stated on September 6, 2019 in an op-ed:

"One unnamed donor gave $17 million to the Leo-affiliated Judicial Crisis Network to block the nomination of Judge Merrick Garland and to support Gorsuch; then a donor — perhaps the same one — gave another $17 million to prop up Kavanaugh."

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stated on September 4, 2019 in a town hall:

The Green New Deal "would do away with commercial air travel."

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stated on August 27, 2019 in an interview:

The Amazon rainforest fires are "directly related to trade" tensions between the United States and China.

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stated on August 26, 2019 in an Instagram post:

"Last year, South Carolina spent $21,756 per prison inmate and $11,552 per student."

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stated on August 22, 2019 in a panel discussion:

A federal pilot program to DNA test illegal immigrants showed "something like 30% (of test subjects) are fake families."

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stated on August 19, 2019 in a tweet:

"Wow, Report Just Out! Google manipulated from 2.6 million to 16 million votes for Hillary Clinton in 2016 Election!"

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stated on August 1, 2019 in a rally:

"The homicide rate in Baltimore is significantly higher than El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala. ... I believe it’s higher than Afghanistan."

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stated on July 31, 2019 in a press conference:

"You look at the homelessness situation. Take a city like Tokyo, which has more people than New York City. There's no homelessness there."

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stated on May 14, 2019 in a campaign event:

The 1994 crime bill "did not generate mass incarceration."

half-true

half-true

Anthony Scaramucci

stated on May 11, 2019 in an interview:

China’s developing country status in the World Trade Organization "means they can tariff and embargo."

half-true

half-true

stated on May 1, 2019 in a stump speech:

"I’m one of the first guys to introduce a climate change bill, way, way back in ’87."

true

true

stated on July 25, 2019 in a phone call:

"A lot of people are talking about" the removal of a "very fair prosecutor" in Ukraine.

false

false

stated on September 16, 2019 in an article:

"New York Times Now Admits New Kavanaugh Accusation Is Fake News."

false

false

stated on September 6, 2019 in a Facebook post:

Says several well-known charities such as Goodwill and American Red Cross overpay their CEOs and spend a small percentage on helping people.

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Social Media
stated on June 16, 2025 in social media posts:

“Governor Tim Walz has DELETED every post he made praising Minnesota (assassin) Vance Boelter.”

By Madison Czopek • June 18, 2025
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stated on June 16, 2025 in X posts:

Image shows accused shooter Vance Boelter wearing a “Resist” shirt.

By Loreben Tuquero • June 18, 2025
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stated on June 9, 2025 in an X post:

Image shows an antifa debit card that can “automatically be funded after looting, rioting and gang stalking.”

By Gabrielle Lazor • June 17, 2025
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stated on June 14, 2025 in an X post:

Video shows the New York Mets “showed a Pride flag instead of the American flag” during the national anthem.

By Gabrielle Lazor • June 17, 2025
Mike Lee
stated on June 15, 2025 in a post on X:

The suspect in the Minnesota lawmakers’ shootings was driven by “Marxist” ideology.

By Madison Czopek • June 16, 2025
Gavin Newsom
stated on June 10, 2025 in posts on X:

California has lower homicide rates than Alabama, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

By Louis Jacobson • June 16, 2025
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stated on June 9, 2025 in an X post:

Video shows Marine Corps attack helicopter over Los Angeles in response to immigration raid protests.

By Gabrielle Lazor • June 16, 2025
Facebook posts
stated on June 15, 2025 in Facebook post:

Photos show Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift participated in a “No Kings” rally.

By Ella Moore • June 16, 2025
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stated on June 12, 2025 in an image:

Says Karoline Leavitt said, “America cannot function if President Trump has to deal with co-equal branches of government having the ability to check his power.”

By Ella Moore • June 13, 2025
Social Media
stated on June 10, 2025 in an ad on Craigslist:

Companies called “T-Mellon Events” and “Fight Fite Fight LLC” are offering to pay “seat fillers” in Washington, D.C, on June 14.

By Gabrielle Lazor • June 13, 2025

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