2 People 10529 Fact-checks 4123 Articles People (2) PolitiFact go PolitiFact go Don't Let Florida Go To Pot Fact-checks (10529) Facebook posts stated on January 16, 2019 in a Facebook post: When using an ATM, customers should "press the cancel button twice before inserting the card. If anyone has set up the keypad to steal your pin code, this will cancel that set up." By Samantha Putterman• January 22, 2019 National Republican Congressional Committee stated on October 11, 2016 in a TV ad : Says Colorado congressional candidate Morgan Carroll "voted to allow welfare recipients to use your tax dollars at ATMs at strip clubs and pot dispensaries." By Alan Gathright• October 13, 2016 Facebook posts stated on March 18, 2019 in posts online: ATM users in distress can enter their PIN backwards to secretly call the police. By Julianna Rennie• March 26, 2019 Brian Kilmeade stated on January 21, 2014 in a broadcast of "Fox and Friends": Says Colorado food stamp recipients can use ATMs to get cash to buy marijuana. By Jon Greenberg• January 24, 2014 Stephen Ucci stated on March 30, 2011 in a news release: "A [bank] surveillance camera capturing a criminal’s face and other identifiable traits would certainly discourage robbery attempts and serve as a deterrent to robbers." By Richard Salit• May 6, 2011 Facebook posts stated on June 03, 2019 in a Facebook post: Says swabbing a tick with a soap-soaked cotton ball is a "safe, easy way" to remove them from skin. By Samantha Putterman• June 7, 2019 David Dewhurst stated on June 11, 2010 in a speech: "Phoenix, Arizona, I'm told, is now the No. 2 kidnapping capital in the world, right behind Mexico City." By Ciara O'Rourke• June 18, 2010 Facebook posts stated on February 19, 2019 in a Facebook post: A photo of Trump having a stroke is really a virus that will wipe out all information on your computer. By Samantha Putterman• February 21, 2019 John McCain stated on June 27, 2010 in comments on 'Meet the Press': "Phoenix, Arizona, is the No. 2 kidnapping capital of the world." By Ciara O'Rourke• June 28, 2010 Wayne LaPierre stated on February 13, 2013 in an op-ed in the Daily Caller: "Phoenix is already one of the kidnapping capitals of the world." By Louis Jacobson, Ciara O'Rourke• February 19, 2013 Facebook posts stated on November 15, 2023 in a Facebook post: Video shows “Elon Musk and the Dubai billionaire have unveiled new software called ‘Quantum AI.’” By Ciara O'Rourke• November 17, 2023 Facebook posts stated on November 16, 2023 in a Facebook post: "The U.S. is sending everyone a free $6,400 right now.” By Sara Swann• November 29, 2023 National Republican Congressional Committee stated on December 13, 2011 in a news release: Says Rep. Betty Sutton supports allowing "welfare fund withdrawals from strip clubs, casinos and liquor stores." By Sabrina Eaton• January 2, 2012 Mark Lamb stated on December 05, 2023 in a post on X: “We have our government giving people who came into this country illegally $5,000 gift cards.” By Maria Ramirez Uribe• December 19, 2023 Michael Bloomberg stated on January 30, 2020 in a news release: During his tenure as mayor of New York City, “street homelessness decreased by 28 percent.” By Jill Terreri Ramos• March 1, 2020 Donald Trump stated on February 18, 2025 in remarks to reporters at Mar-a-Lago: Volodymyr Zelenskyy “started” the war in Ukraine with Russia. By Claire Cranford, Louis Jacobson• February 19, 2025 Lori Lightfoot stated on November 19, 2018 in a debate appearance: Says Chicagoans "live in one of the most taxed cities and the most taxed county, unfortunately, in the country." By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller• December 2, 2018 Bloggers stated on May 25, 2020 in a headline: "Joe Biden tells voters he's 'going to beat Joe Biden.'" By Bill McCarthy• May 26, 2020 Ted Cruz stated on February 06, 2016 in the New Hampshire GOP debate: Says CNN reported Ben Carson was "taking a break from campaigning" and the Cruz campaign "forwarded that news to our volunteers." By Linda Qiu• February 7, 2016 Joe Biden stated on July 27, 2016 in an appearance on MSNBC: Says Donald Trump "is going to go out and carpet bomb" the Middle East. By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• August 2, 2016 Articles (4123) Fact-checking 7 claims about marijuana By Jon Greenberg• January 31, 2014 Fact-checking 7 claims about marijuana By Jon Greenberg• January 31, 2014 Ronda Storms' food stamp law affects cash assistance, too By Katie Sanders• February 10, 2012 A guide to George Santos’ dubious statements about drag, Brazil, his 9/11 connection and more By Louis Jacobson• March 1, 2023 George Santos has been arrested. Here’s a recap of his alleged falsehoods. By Louis Jacobson• May 10, 2023 Lie of the Year 2022: Putin’s lies to wage war and conceal horror in Ukraine By Rebecca Catalanello, Louis Jacobson• December 13, 2022 50 Fox News 'lies' in 6 seconds, from 'The Daily Show' By Lauren Carroll, Aaron Sharockman• February 26, 2015 The fact-checks behind 'The Daily Show's' 50 Fox news 'lies' By Lauren Carroll, Aaron Sharockman• February 26, 2015 Obama's remarks on the release of his birth certificate By Bill Adair• April 27, 2011 In Context: What Kevin McCarthy said about Hillary Clinton and Benghazi By Angie Drobnic Holan• October 7, 2015 The security risks of Pokémon Go, explained By Nadia Pflaum• July 14, 2016 In context: Dave Brat's comments to jailed addicts By Warren Fiske• October 18, 2018 Lie of the Year: Interview with Howard Dean By Angie Drobnic Holan• December 17, 2010 Primary preview: Checking Santorum's college claim By Robert Higgs, Louis Jacobson• February 29, 2012 In Context: What Trump said about a ‘bloodbath’ and Biden’s actions on the car industry By Amy Sherman• March 18, 2024 In Context: Sean Duffy on African-Americans and abortion By Tom Kertscher• January 14, 2016 Annotating Rick Scott on Medicaid expansion By Joshua Gillin• May 12, 2015 Coming Tuesday: the Trump-O-Meter By Aaron Sharockman• January 13, 2017 Did Obama say everyone should go to college? By Louis Jacobson• February 27, 2012 A timeline of what Trump said before Jan. 6 Capitol riot By Amy Sherman• January 11, 2021
Facebook posts stated on January 16, 2019 in a Facebook post: When using an ATM, customers should "press the cancel button twice before inserting the card. If anyone has set up the keypad to steal your pin code, this will cancel that set up." By Samantha Putterman• January 22, 2019 National Republican Congressional Committee stated on October 11, 2016 in a TV ad : Says Colorado congressional candidate Morgan Carroll "voted to allow welfare recipients to use your tax dollars at ATMs at strip clubs and pot dispensaries." By Alan Gathright• October 13, 2016 Facebook posts stated on March 18, 2019 in posts online: ATM users in distress can enter their PIN backwards to secretly call the police. By Julianna Rennie• March 26, 2019 Brian Kilmeade stated on January 21, 2014 in a broadcast of "Fox and Friends": Says Colorado food stamp recipients can use ATMs to get cash to buy marijuana. By Jon Greenberg• January 24, 2014 Stephen Ucci stated on March 30, 2011 in a news release: "A [bank] surveillance camera capturing a criminal’s face and other identifiable traits would certainly discourage robbery attempts and serve as a deterrent to robbers." By Richard Salit• May 6, 2011 Facebook posts stated on June 03, 2019 in a Facebook post: Says swabbing a tick with a soap-soaked cotton ball is a "safe, easy way" to remove them from skin. By Samantha Putterman• June 7, 2019 David Dewhurst stated on June 11, 2010 in a speech: "Phoenix, Arizona, I'm told, is now the No. 2 kidnapping capital in the world, right behind Mexico City." By Ciara O'Rourke• June 18, 2010 Facebook posts stated on February 19, 2019 in a Facebook post: A photo of Trump having a stroke is really a virus that will wipe out all information on your computer. By Samantha Putterman• February 21, 2019 John McCain stated on June 27, 2010 in comments on 'Meet the Press': "Phoenix, Arizona, is the No. 2 kidnapping capital of the world." By Ciara O'Rourke• June 28, 2010 Wayne LaPierre stated on February 13, 2013 in an op-ed in the Daily Caller: "Phoenix is already one of the kidnapping capitals of the world." By Louis Jacobson, Ciara O'Rourke• February 19, 2013 Facebook posts stated on November 15, 2023 in a Facebook post: Video shows “Elon Musk and the Dubai billionaire have unveiled new software called ‘Quantum AI.’” By Ciara O'Rourke• November 17, 2023 Facebook posts stated on November 16, 2023 in a Facebook post: "The U.S. is sending everyone a free $6,400 right now.” By Sara Swann• November 29, 2023 National Republican Congressional Committee stated on December 13, 2011 in a news release: Says Rep. Betty Sutton supports allowing "welfare fund withdrawals from strip clubs, casinos and liquor stores." By Sabrina Eaton• January 2, 2012 Mark Lamb stated on December 05, 2023 in a post on X: “We have our government giving people who came into this country illegally $5,000 gift cards.” By Maria Ramirez Uribe• December 19, 2023 Michael Bloomberg stated on January 30, 2020 in a news release: During his tenure as mayor of New York City, “street homelessness decreased by 28 percent.” By Jill Terreri Ramos• March 1, 2020 Donald Trump stated on February 18, 2025 in remarks to reporters at Mar-a-Lago: Volodymyr Zelenskyy “started” the war in Ukraine with Russia. By Claire Cranford, Louis Jacobson• February 19, 2025 Lori Lightfoot stated on November 19, 2018 in a debate appearance: Says Chicagoans "live in one of the most taxed cities and the most taxed county, unfortunately, in the country." By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller• December 2, 2018 Bloggers stated on May 25, 2020 in a headline: "Joe Biden tells voters he's 'going to beat Joe Biden.'" By Bill McCarthy• May 26, 2020 Ted Cruz stated on February 06, 2016 in the New Hampshire GOP debate: Says CNN reported Ben Carson was "taking a break from campaigning" and the Cruz campaign "forwarded that news to our volunteers." By Linda Qiu• February 7, 2016 Joe Biden stated on July 27, 2016 in an appearance on MSNBC: Says Donald Trump "is going to go out and carpet bomb" the Middle East. By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• August 2, 2016
Fact-checking 7 claims about marijuana By Jon Greenberg• January 31, 2014 Fact-checking 7 claims about marijuana By Jon Greenberg• January 31, 2014 Ronda Storms' food stamp law affects cash assistance, too By Katie Sanders• February 10, 2012 A guide to George Santos’ dubious statements about drag, Brazil, his 9/11 connection and more By Louis Jacobson• March 1, 2023 George Santos has been arrested. Here’s a recap of his alleged falsehoods. By Louis Jacobson• May 10, 2023 Lie of the Year 2022: Putin’s lies to wage war and conceal horror in Ukraine By Rebecca Catalanello, Louis Jacobson• December 13, 2022 50 Fox News 'lies' in 6 seconds, from 'The Daily Show' By Lauren Carroll, Aaron Sharockman• February 26, 2015 The fact-checks behind 'The Daily Show's' 50 Fox news 'lies' By Lauren Carroll, Aaron Sharockman• February 26, 2015 Obama's remarks on the release of his birth certificate By Bill Adair• April 27, 2011 In Context: What Kevin McCarthy said about Hillary Clinton and Benghazi By Angie Drobnic Holan• October 7, 2015 The security risks of Pokémon Go, explained By Nadia Pflaum• July 14, 2016 In context: Dave Brat's comments to jailed addicts By Warren Fiske• October 18, 2018 Lie of the Year: Interview with Howard Dean By Angie Drobnic Holan• December 17, 2010 Primary preview: Checking Santorum's college claim By Robert Higgs, Louis Jacobson• February 29, 2012 In Context: What Trump said about a ‘bloodbath’ and Biden’s actions on the car industry By Amy Sherman• March 18, 2024 In Context: Sean Duffy on African-Americans and abortion By Tom Kertscher• January 14, 2016 Annotating Rick Scott on Medicaid expansion By Joshua Gillin• May 12, 2015 Coming Tuesday: the Trump-O-Meter By Aaron Sharockman• January 13, 2017 Did Obama say everyone should go to college? By Louis Jacobson• February 27, 2012 A timeline of what Trump said before Jan. 6 Capitol riot By Amy Sherman• January 11, 2021
