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Ron DeSantis
stated on January 17, 2023 in a press conference:

"Almost every study now has said with these new boosters, you're more likely to get infected with the bivalent booster."

By Yacob Reyes • January 20, 2023
Instagram posts
stated on November 11, 2022 in a video shared on Instagram:

It’s proof of “voter fraud” that it takes some states days to count 2 million votes while Florida results were available on election night.

By Madison Czopek • November 16, 2022
Rebekah Jones
stated on October 26, 2022 in a post on Instagram:

Document shows Rebekah Jones “demonstrated” a violation of Florida’s Whistleblower Act.

By Sara Swann • November 1, 2022
Facebook posts
stated on September 30, 2022 in a Facebook post:

Judge Aileen Cannon “loses her license.”

By Ciara O'Rourke • October 6, 2022
Rick Scott
stated on October 2, 2022 in a television interview:

Kamala Harris said about Hurricane Ian that “if you have a different skin color, you're going to get relief faster.”

By Jeff Cercone • October 3, 2022
Facebook posts
stated on September 28, 2022 in a Facebook post:

"The true meaning of Hurricane," or Her-ricane, is the spirit of "the African woman who has been stolen."

By Yacob Reyes • September 29, 2022
Facebook posts
stated on September 27, 2022 in a Facebook post:

As Hurricane Ian approached, President Joe Biden said, “a vital part of preparing for hurricane season is to get vaccinated now.”

By Ciara O'Rourke • September 28, 2022
Viral image
stated on September 28, 2022 in an Instagram post:

A news anchor warned that if Hurricane Ian “moves 20 miles to the west … you and everyone you know are dead.”

By Ciara O'Rourke • September 28, 2022
Facebook posts
stated on August 21, 2022 in a Facebook post:

Fox News sought the legal "right to tell lies."

By Yacob Reyes • August 31, 2022
Republican Party of Florida
stated on August 24, 2022 in a campaign ad:

Charlie Crist "supported Biden's agenda to defund the police."

By Yacob Reyes • August 26, 2022
Viral image
stated on August 21, 2022 in a tweet:

Image shows "Florida's anti-woke banned book list."

By Yacob Reyes • August 24, 2022
Viral image
stated on August 14, 2022 in a Facebook post:

Donald Trump Jr. tweeted, “While my father loves almost all his supporters, please do not come to Mar-a-Lago to support President Trump. We have many important people coming through the club and need to keep it clean.”

By Ciara O'Rourke • August 15, 2022
Tweets
stated on August 11, 2022 in a tweet:

Video shows Ron DeSantis arguing with Sean Hannity

By Yacob Reyes • August 15, 2022
Matt Gaetz
stated on August 4, 2022 in interview with Tucker Carlson on Fox News:

The government is arming up the IRS because “Joe Biden is raising taxes and disarming Americans.”

By Jeff Cercone • August 12, 2022
Kat Cammack
stated on July 21, 2022 in a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives:

“In no way, shape, or form is access to contraception limited or at risk of being limited.”

By Julie Rovner • August 4, 2022
Marco Rubio
stated on July 19, 2022 in a campaign ad:

Val Demings "called abolishing the police 'thoughtful.'"

By Yacob Reyes • July 26, 2022
Charlie Crist
stated on June 29, 2022 in a tweet:

"Ron DeSantis still hasn't condemned the Jan. 6 insurrection."

By Yacob Reyes • July 12, 2022
Ron DeSantis
stated on June 30, 2022 in a press release:

The Civics Secures Democracy Act “would allow the Biden administration to buy off states with $6 billion” if they adopt critical race theory.

By Yacob Reyes • July 8, 2022
Stephen King
stated on July 6, 2022 in a tweet:

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis “signs bill requiring Florida students, professors to register political views with (the) state.”

By Grace Abels • July 7, 2022
Matt Gaetz
stated on June 7, 2022 in a podcast episode:

“Bennie Thompson actively cheer-led riots in the ’90s.”

By Yacob Reyes • June 13, 2022
Marco Rubio
stated on May 25, 2022 in an interview on CNN:

“There hasn't been a single of these mass shootings that have been purchased at a gun show or on the internet.”

By Yacob Reyes • May 27, 2022
Tweets
stated on May 8, 2022 in a tweet:

“Is ANYONE asking how Ron DeSantis was worth $340,000 in 2020 and is now worth $52 million?"

By Yacob Reyes • May 12, 2022
Facebook posts
stated on April 21, 2022 in a Facebook post:

“DeSantis erases Disney’s tax exempt law. Will cost Disney $200 Mil in taxes. Per year!”

By Yacob Reyes • April 27, 2022
Charlie Crist
stated on April 12, 2022 in an interview:

Says he has “always” believed “in a woman’s right to choose.”

By Yacob Reyes • April 22, 2022
Matt Gaetz
stated on March 31, 2022 in a Twitter thread:

“The price of insulin increases as waistlines increase.”

By Colleen DeGuzman • April 21, 2022
Facebook posts
stated on April 16, 2022 in a Facebook post:

"No one visiting Disney can get in” because of protest.

By Jeff Cercone • April 19, 2022
Ron DeSantis
stated on April 5, 2022 in a press conference:

New York City is “wasting taxpayer money on” billboards in Florida.

By Yacob Reyes • April 11, 2022
Val Demings
stated on March 6, 2022 in an ad:

"Marco Rubio is following his party bosses, like Rick Scott, with his plan to raise taxes on Florida's working families, retirees and veterans."

By Tom Kertscher • March 9, 2022
Ron DeSantis
stated on March 2, 2022 in a press conference:

Wearing masks is “COVID theater” and “not doing anything.”

By Yacob Reyes • March 4, 2022
Stand Up To China
stated on January 20, 2022 in an ad:

Build Back Better “would be a huge payday for Chinese manufacturing” and “would fill our streets with cars made with Chinese parts.”

By Tom Kertscher • February 28, 2022

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