Latest Fact-checks Clear Any Rating True Mostly True Half True Mostly False False Pants on Fire Full Flop Half Flip No Flip Any Speaker Any Date Range Last 3 Months Last 6 Months Last 12 Months 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Any Category Bloggers stated on September 28, 2018 in a post on Facebook: Says Tom Hanks was photographed wearing a T-shirt with an anti-Trump message that begins, "I was going to be a Trump voter for Halloween but…" Republican Party of Florida stated on October 4, 2018 in an ad: After Hurricane Hermine struck Tallahassee, "utility companies lined up trucks to restore power. But as mayor, Andrew Gillum refused help from workers." Gavin Newsom stated on October 8, 2018 in a gubernatorial debate: "Only Duterte’s Philippines and Trump’s United States of America have money bail." With Honor stated on September 10, 2018 in a TV ad: Says Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr "would let shady payday lenders take advantage of our troops" and that he took "$36,550 from payday lenders." Taylor Swift stated on October 7, 2018 in an Instagram post: Says Marsha Blackburn "voted against the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which attempts to protect women from domestic violence, stalking, and date rape." Tom Malinowski stated on October 3, 2018 in a campaign ad: Says New Jersey Rep. Leonard Lance voted repeatedly "to let insurance companies charge more to people aged 50 and over." John Cox stated on October 8, 2018 in a campaign debate: Says Gavin Newsom "didn’t solve the homeless problem at all" as mayor of San Francisco, "and it’s gotten worse." Viral image stated on October 8, 2018 in a post on Facebook: Says a photo shows Bill Clinton and Christine Blasey Ford posing for a camera and smiling together. Tammy Baldwin stated on September 20, 2018 in a TV ad: "2.4 million people in Wisconsin have pre-existing conditions" and Leah Vukmir supports letting insurance companies "deny coverage to people with pre-existing conditions." Viral image stated on September 25, 2018 in a Facebook post: Says Socrates said, "When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the losers." Andrew Gillum stated on September 30, 2018 in CBS4 interview: Says Tallahassee "is experiencing a five-year low in our crime rate." Ron DeSantis stated on September 23, 2018 in CBS4 interview: Says Andrew Gillum has presided over "the highest crime in Florida four years running." Donald Trump stated on October 6, 2018 in a campaign rally: "Every single Democrat in the U.S. Senate has signed up for the open borders, and it's a bill, it's called the ‘open borders bill.’" National Republican Congressional Committee stated on September 15, 2018 in a TV ad: Says that Minnesota Democratic congressional candidate Dean Phillips doesn’t offer health insurance for his employees. Heidi Heitkamp stated on September 26, 2018 in a campaign ad: Says "On the Public Service Commission, (Kevin Cramer) raised his pay to over $93,650." Bruce Rauner stated on October 1, 2018 in a campaign ad: "For decades, Madigan kept property taxes high and made a fortune helping cronies like Pritzker dodge them." Josh Hawley stated on September 13, 2018 in a foxnews.com op-ed: Says a bill co-sponsored by Sen. Claire McCaskill "would give a free pass to any illegal immigrant who brings a child to the border." Claire McCaskill stated on September 10, 2018 in a Q&A at Truman State University: "I voted to defund sanctuary cities." Ann Wagner stated on August 27, 2018 in a tweet: "Since passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Walmart 'increased their starting wage to $11/hr & has given about $400 million in bonuses.'" Yes on 10 campaign stated on September 28, 2018 in a TV advertisement: California’s rent control measure Proposition 10 would have "No effect on homeowners" Donald Trump stated on October 4, 2018 in a rally in Rochester, Minn.: "Some of the Democrats have been talking about ending (coverage for) pre-existing conditions." Jon Tester stated on October 4, 2018 in in a debate: "Dark money is paying for over 80 percent of (Kavanaugh’s) ads." Mike Bost stated on September 14, 2018 in a campaign ad: Says Brendan Kelly "spent his career" supporting Nancy Pelosi. Joe Manchin stated on June 14, 2018 in a campaign ad: "I voted to fund President Trump’s wall." Maine Democratic Party stated on October 1, 2018 in a mailer: Says Bruce Poliquin "voted to strip 117,000 Mainers of their insurance." Beto O'Rourke stated on September 29, 2018 in at a rally in Austin: Says marijuana is "legal in most states in this country." Rahm Emanuel stated on September 25, 2018 in remarks at an event: Says three research universities "came out and said (CPS is) the best public school system in the United States of a major urban system." Renee Hoagenson stated on August 28, 2018 in a tweet: "Missouri has the worst roads in the Midwest and nearly the worst roads in the country." Patrick Morrisey stated on August 31, 2018 in a tweet: Sen. Joe Manchin "stands with Hillary Clinton and D.C. Dems on gun control, higher taxes, amnesty, and Planned Parenthood." Donald Trump stated on September 29, 2018 in a rally in Wheeling, W.Va.: "The United States is now the No. 1 energy producer in the world. That happened just recently."
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Bloggers stated on September 28, 2018 in a post on Facebook: Says Tom Hanks was photographed wearing a T-shirt with an anti-Trump message that begins, "I was going to be a Trump voter for Halloween but…" Republican Party of Florida stated on October 4, 2018 in an ad: After Hurricane Hermine struck Tallahassee, "utility companies lined up trucks to restore power. But as mayor, Andrew Gillum refused help from workers." Gavin Newsom stated on October 8, 2018 in a gubernatorial debate: "Only Duterte’s Philippines and Trump’s United States of America have money bail." With Honor stated on September 10, 2018 in a TV ad: Says Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr "would let shady payday lenders take advantage of our troops" and that he took "$36,550 from payday lenders." Taylor Swift stated on October 7, 2018 in an Instagram post: Says Marsha Blackburn "voted against the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which attempts to protect women from domestic violence, stalking, and date rape." Tom Malinowski stated on October 3, 2018 in a campaign ad: Says New Jersey Rep. Leonard Lance voted repeatedly "to let insurance companies charge more to people aged 50 and over." John Cox stated on October 8, 2018 in a campaign debate: Says Gavin Newsom "didn’t solve the homeless problem at all" as mayor of San Francisco, "and it’s gotten worse." Viral image stated on October 8, 2018 in a post on Facebook: Says a photo shows Bill Clinton and Christine Blasey Ford posing for a camera and smiling together. Tammy Baldwin stated on September 20, 2018 in a TV ad: "2.4 million people in Wisconsin have pre-existing conditions" and Leah Vukmir supports letting insurance companies "deny coverage to people with pre-existing conditions." Viral image stated on September 25, 2018 in a Facebook post: Says Socrates said, "When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the losers." Andrew Gillum stated on September 30, 2018 in CBS4 interview: Says Tallahassee "is experiencing a five-year low in our crime rate." Ron DeSantis stated on September 23, 2018 in CBS4 interview: Says Andrew Gillum has presided over "the highest crime in Florida four years running." Donald Trump stated on October 6, 2018 in a campaign rally: "Every single Democrat in the U.S. Senate has signed up for the open borders, and it's a bill, it's called the ‘open borders bill.’" National Republican Congressional Committee stated on September 15, 2018 in a TV ad: Says that Minnesota Democratic congressional candidate Dean Phillips doesn’t offer health insurance for his employees. Heidi Heitkamp stated on September 26, 2018 in a campaign ad: Says "On the Public Service Commission, (Kevin Cramer) raised his pay to over $93,650." Bruce Rauner stated on October 1, 2018 in a campaign ad: "For decades, Madigan kept property taxes high and made a fortune helping cronies like Pritzker dodge them." Josh Hawley stated on September 13, 2018 in a foxnews.com op-ed: Says a bill co-sponsored by Sen. Claire McCaskill "would give a free pass to any illegal immigrant who brings a child to the border." Claire McCaskill stated on September 10, 2018 in a Q&A at Truman State University: "I voted to defund sanctuary cities." Ann Wagner stated on August 27, 2018 in a tweet: "Since passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Walmart 'increased their starting wage to $11/hr & has given about $400 million in bonuses.'" Yes on 10 campaign stated on September 28, 2018 in a TV advertisement: California’s rent control measure Proposition 10 would have "No effect on homeowners" Donald Trump stated on October 4, 2018 in a rally in Rochester, Minn.: "Some of the Democrats have been talking about ending (coverage for) pre-existing conditions." Jon Tester stated on October 4, 2018 in in a debate: "Dark money is paying for over 80 percent of (Kavanaugh’s) ads." Mike Bost stated on September 14, 2018 in a campaign ad: Says Brendan Kelly "spent his career" supporting Nancy Pelosi. Joe Manchin stated on June 14, 2018 in a campaign ad: "I voted to fund President Trump’s wall." Maine Democratic Party stated on October 1, 2018 in a mailer: Says Bruce Poliquin "voted to strip 117,000 Mainers of their insurance." Beto O'Rourke stated on September 29, 2018 in at a rally in Austin: Says marijuana is "legal in most states in this country." Rahm Emanuel stated on September 25, 2018 in remarks at an event: Says three research universities "came out and said (CPS is) the best public school system in the United States of a major urban system." Renee Hoagenson stated on August 28, 2018 in a tweet: "Missouri has the worst roads in the Midwest and nearly the worst roads in the country." Patrick Morrisey stated on August 31, 2018 in a tweet: Sen. Joe Manchin "stands with Hillary Clinton and D.C. Dems on gun control, higher taxes, amnesty, and Planned Parenthood." Donald Trump stated on September 29, 2018 in a rally in Wheeling, W.Va.: "The United States is now the No. 1 energy producer in the world. That happened just recently."
Bloggers stated on September 28, 2018 in a post on Facebook: Says Tom Hanks was photographed wearing a T-shirt with an anti-Trump message that begins, "I was going to be a Trump voter for Halloween but…"
Republican Party of Florida stated on October 4, 2018 in an ad: After Hurricane Hermine struck Tallahassee, "utility companies lined up trucks to restore power. But as mayor, Andrew Gillum refused help from workers."
Gavin Newsom stated on October 8, 2018 in a gubernatorial debate: "Only Duterte’s Philippines and Trump’s United States of America have money bail."
With Honor stated on September 10, 2018 in a TV ad: Says Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr "would let shady payday lenders take advantage of our troops" and that he took "$36,550 from payday lenders."
Taylor Swift stated on October 7, 2018 in an Instagram post: Says Marsha Blackburn "voted against the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which attempts to protect women from domestic violence, stalking, and date rape."
Tom Malinowski stated on October 3, 2018 in a campaign ad: Says New Jersey Rep. Leonard Lance voted repeatedly "to let insurance companies charge more to people aged 50 and over."
John Cox stated on October 8, 2018 in a campaign debate: Says Gavin Newsom "didn’t solve the homeless problem at all" as mayor of San Francisco, "and it’s gotten worse."
Viral image stated on October 8, 2018 in a post on Facebook: Says a photo shows Bill Clinton and Christine Blasey Ford posing for a camera and smiling together.
Tammy Baldwin stated on September 20, 2018 in a TV ad: "2.4 million people in Wisconsin have pre-existing conditions" and Leah Vukmir supports letting insurance companies "deny coverage to people with pre-existing conditions."
Viral image stated on September 25, 2018 in a Facebook post: Says Socrates said, "When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the losers."
Andrew Gillum stated on September 30, 2018 in CBS4 interview: Says Tallahassee "is experiencing a five-year low in our crime rate."
Ron DeSantis stated on September 23, 2018 in CBS4 interview: Says Andrew Gillum has presided over "the highest crime in Florida four years running."
Donald Trump stated on October 6, 2018 in a campaign rally: "Every single Democrat in the U.S. Senate has signed up for the open borders, and it's a bill, it's called the ‘open borders bill.’"
National Republican Congressional Committee stated on September 15, 2018 in a TV ad: Says that Minnesota Democratic congressional candidate Dean Phillips doesn’t offer health insurance for his employees.
Heidi Heitkamp stated on September 26, 2018 in a campaign ad: Says "On the Public Service Commission, (Kevin Cramer) raised his pay to over $93,650."
Bruce Rauner stated on October 1, 2018 in a campaign ad: "For decades, Madigan kept property taxes high and made a fortune helping cronies like Pritzker dodge them."
Josh Hawley stated on September 13, 2018 in a foxnews.com op-ed: Says a bill co-sponsored by Sen. Claire McCaskill "would give a free pass to any illegal immigrant who brings a child to the border."
Claire McCaskill stated on September 10, 2018 in a Q&A at Truman State University: "I voted to defund sanctuary cities."
Ann Wagner stated on August 27, 2018 in a tweet: "Since passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Walmart 'increased their starting wage to $11/hr & has given about $400 million in bonuses.'"
Yes on 10 campaign stated on September 28, 2018 in a TV advertisement: California’s rent control measure Proposition 10 would have "No effect on homeowners"
Donald Trump stated on October 4, 2018 in a rally in Rochester, Minn.: "Some of the Democrats have been talking about ending (coverage for) pre-existing conditions."
Jon Tester stated on October 4, 2018 in in a debate: "Dark money is paying for over 80 percent of (Kavanaugh’s) ads."
Mike Bost stated on September 14, 2018 in a campaign ad: Says Brendan Kelly "spent his career" supporting Nancy Pelosi.
Maine Democratic Party stated on October 1, 2018 in a mailer: Says Bruce Poliquin "voted to strip 117,000 Mainers of their insurance."
Beto O'Rourke stated on September 29, 2018 in at a rally in Austin: Says marijuana is "legal in most states in this country."
Rahm Emanuel stated on September 25, 2018 in remarks at an event: Says three research universities "came out and said (CPS is) the best public school system in the United States of a major urban system."
Renee Hoagenson stated on August 28, 2018 in a tweet: "Missouri has the worst roads in the Midwest and nearly the worst roads in the country."
Patrick Morrisey stated on August 31, 2018 in a tweet: Sen. Joe Manchin "stands with Hillary Clinton and D.C. Dems on gun control, higher taxes, amnesty, and Planned Parenthood."
Donald Trump stated on September 29, 2018 in a rally in Wheeling, W.Va.: "The United States is now the No. 1 energy producer in the world. That happened just recently."
