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stated on May 17, 2023 in a TikTok video

Video shows a U.S. military member opening a border gate and allowing immigrants to enter the country illegally.

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stated on May 17, 2023 in an image shared on Instagram

“U.S. military is now testing soldiers for AIDS, after DOD database reports 500% increase in HIV since the COVID vaccine rollout.”

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stated on May 4, 2023 in a video shared on TikTok

U.S. Marine Corps arrested a CDC official.

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Charles Schumer

stated on March 28, 2023 in a Senate floor speech

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is preventing military promotions “because he objects to women within the military getting access to reproductive care.”

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stated on March 30, 2023 in an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer

“In the next two years, we'll spend more on interest on our national debt than we do on the national defense.”

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stated on March 4, 2023 in a speech

“We banned transgender” people from serving in the military.

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stated on February 27, 2023 in a Facebook post

“BREAKING Trump preps Marines to stop presidential coup.”

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stated on February 8, 2023 in an Instagram post

Gen. Mark Milley “never served in combat.”

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stated on February 5, 2023 in a tweet

In Ukraine, 2,458 NATO soldiers and 234 NATO military trainers have died, some of whom are from the U.S.

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stated on January 31, 2023 in tweets

President Joe Biden said, “The idea that we’re going to send in tanks to Ukraine, that’s called World War III.”

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stated on December 8, 2022 in Twitter

“Joe Biden left Marines behind in Afghanistan. And now he left a Marine behind in Russia.”

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stated on December 16, 2022 in a town hall for U.S. veterans

After Joe Biden became vice president, at the behest of his father, he gave his uncle, Frank H. Biden, a Purple Heart for serving in the U.S. military during World War II.

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Instagram posts

stated on November 1, 2022 in a post

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro will hold a press conference to “announce military audit of controversial election, may arrest criminal judges.”

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stated on October 27, 2022 in an Instagram post

Video shows “military robots ready for war.”

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stated on October 17, 2022 in una publicación en Facebook

"Ministros de Defensa de OTAN deciden invadir a RUSIA para prevenir ataque de Putin”.

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stated on September 16, 2022 in a post

“Lifeguard/football player Joe Biden got five draft deferments for asthma during Vietnam.”

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Instagram posts

stated on September 18, 2022 in a Facebook post

Martha’s Vineyard "used the military to deport every last illegal migrant from their island.”

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stated on September 7, 2022 in an Instagram post

Video shows there weren’t Marines present during a recent speech by Joe Biden.

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stated on September 3, 2022 in a video

President Joe Biden “employed actors to portray Marine guards” during a Sept. 1 speech.

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stated on August 17, 2022 in a Facebook post

“U.S. is testing new most deadly nuclear bomb from B-1B Lancer.”

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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 24, 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

Could a strike by Russia on Poland trigger Article 5 and bring NATO into war?

Could a strike by Russia on Poland trigger Article 5 and bring NATO into war?

By Louis Jacobson • March 14, 2022

The case for and against establishing a no-fly zone over Ukraine

The case for and against establishing a no-fly zone over Ukraine

By Louis Jacobson • March 7, 2022

As Russia invades Ukraine, misinformers exploit TikTok’s audio features to spread fake war footage

As Russia invades Ukraine, misinformers exploit TikTok’s audio features to spread fake war footage

By Bill McCarthy • March 4, 2022

False flags: They’re real, but far less widespread than social media suggest

False flags: They’re real, but far less widespread than social media suggest

By Louis Jacobson • February 8, 2022

Americans on their own in Ukraine? Military-led evacuations like in Afghanistan are not the norm

Americans on their own in Ukraine? Military-led evacuations like in Afghanistan are not the norm

By Jeff Cercone • January 31, 2022

Fact-checking Joe Biden at CNN’s town hall

Fact-checking Joe Biden at CNN’s town hall

By Monique Curet • October 22, 2021

What Gen. Colin Powell’s death tells us about COVID-19 and people who are immunocompromised

What Gen. Colin Powell’s death tells us about COVID-19 and people who are immunocompromised

By Gabrielle Settles • October 19, 2021

Biden’s misleading announcement that the United States is no longer at war

Biden’s misleading announcement that the United States is no longer at war

By Noah Y. Kim • September 23, 2021

‘Everything we trained for’: How the far-right Oath Keepers militia planned for violence on Jan. 6

‘Everything we trained for’: How the far-right Oath Keepers militia planned for violence on Jan. 6

By Samantha Putterman • September 23, 2021

Did Gen. Mark Milley overstep on nuclear launch meeting, call to China?

Did Gen. Mark Milley overstep on nuclear launch meeting, call to China?

By Jon Greenberg • September 16, 2021

Latest promises about Military

Protect military personnel and veterans from deportation

End wars in Afghanistan and the Middle East

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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