0 People 42 Fact-checks 19 Articles People (0) Fact-checks (42) Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee stated on July 11, 2012 in Campaign news release: "Foreign Chinese prostitution money is allegedly behind the groups funding Congressman Scott DesJarlais's (TN-04) Republican Majority." By Tom Humphrey• August 1, 2012 BillHislam.com stated on August 27, 2012 in a Web posting: Says that Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam "has made it clear by his repeated actions that he will pursue a policy that promotes the interest of Islamist (sic) and their radical ideology as long as he is governor." By Richard Locker• August 27, 2012 Viral image stated on September 30, 2024 in a Facebook post: Photo shows Gatlinburg, Tennessee, flooded on Sept. 30, 2024. By Ciara O'Rourke• October 3, 2024 Facebook posts stated on July 23, 2020 in a Facebook post: A study from the CDC and the WHO “proves face masks do not prevent the spread of a virus.” By Tom Kertscher• July 31, 2020 Viral image stated on December 29, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says COVID-19 vaccines have “experimental technology never before used on humans” and that some “contain nanochips which can electronically track recipients." By Tom Kertscher• January 4, 2021 Facebook posts stated on January 06, 2020 in a Facebook post: "Saudi terrorists has killed more Americans on our soil than any other nation. They rent the entire 45th floor of Trump Tower, And pay him in cash." By Tom Kertscher• January 10, 2020 Facebook posts stated on October 17, 2024 in a Facebook post: "Michael Jackson discovered alive at age 65” and will testify against Sean “Diddy” Combs. By Jeff Cercone• October 21, 2024 Allen West stated on May 14, 2012 in a newsletter: An "Obamacare slush fund" paid to spay and neuter dogs and cats, then counted it as an "anti-obesity campaign." By Amy Sherman• May 30, 2012 Newt Gingrich stated on December 15, 2013 in comments on ABC's "This Week": "Every major city which has a center of poverty is run by Democrats. Every major city." By Julie Kliegman• December 15, 2013 Jeanne Shaheen stated on May 31, 2012 in an interview with the editorial board of 'The Telegraph.': "We spend in tax loopholes annually $1.1 trillion. That's more than we spend on our defense budget in a year, on Medicare or Medicaid in a year." By Jake Berry• June 8, 2012 Viral image stated on August 05, 2021 in a viral image: Says there are fewer than 2,000 confirmed COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. By Tom Kertscher, Aaron Sharockman• August 9, 2021 Facebook posts stated on May 12, 2020 in a Facebook post: $100B contact tracing bill “is about controlling/tracking population, not about coronavirus.” By Tom Kertscher• May 15, 2020 Marsha Blackburn stated on August 08, 2018 in a speech to farmers: "Hospitals are closing in rural America because they don't have access to high-speed internet." By Jon Greenberg• August 15, 2018 Ron Ramsey stated on June 02, 2012 in rally for coal miners: "(Environmentalists) said ‘We’re only going to stop coal mining above 2,000 feet.’ ... Well guess where all the coal in the state of Tennessee is? Above 2,000 feet." By Tom Humphrey• June 30, 2012 Facebook posts stated on July 08, 2019 in a Facebook post: Migrants at the U.S. border are "able to pay cell phone bills" after a "two-month excursion across four separate countries." By Daniel Funke• July 10, 2019 Gerald McCormick stated on January 19, 2012 in House floor debate over amending the state constitution to prohibit an income tax.: The state constitution "clearly says there’s not to be a state income tax in Tennessee." By Tom Humphrey• February 9, 2012 TikTok posts stated on May 19, 2021 in a TikTok video: “There is a place in the U.S. where murder is legal.” By Madison Czopek• June 4, 2021 New York Times Editorial Board stated on June 14, 2017 in a New York Times editorial: A political map circulated by Sarah Palin’s PAC incited Rep. Gabby Giffords’ shooting By John Kruzel• June 15, 2017 Matthew Hill stated on March 29, 2012 in a debate on the state House floor.: Says abortion doctors are "flying into this state, performing abortions and flying out." By Tom Humphrey• April 12, 2012 Instagram posts stated on October 20, 2024 in an Instagram post: Voting machines in Shelby County, Tennessee, are swapping votes from Kamala Harris to Donald Trump. By Jeff Cercone• October 24, 2024 Articles (19) Canadian nurses and Trump's plan to renegotiate NAFTA By Miriam Valverde• March 28, 2017 Did a city in Tennessee ban being gay in public? It’s complicated By Grace Abels• November 28, 2023 Examining 'Don't Say Gay' bill sponsor's claims about AIDS, gay men, risks of sexual activity By Zack McMillin• February 5, 2012 The more outrageous, the better: How clickbait ads make money for fake news sites By Joshua Gillin• October 4, 2017 What are state and federal plans for distributing COVID-19 vaccine? By Amy Sherman• December 9, 2020 The Supreme Court is weighing trans health bans. Here’s what to expect. By Grace Abels• December 2, 2024 Verificamos el discurso de JD Vance al aceptar la nominación republicana para vicepresidente By PolitiFact Staff • July 18, 2024 Fact-checking Donald Trump’s economic speech in Nashville By Louis Jacobson• January 9, 2018 Democracy experts support Alaska’s move to ranked choice voting. Here’s why By Amy Sherman• April 26, 2022 Federal spending on old and young, by the numbers By Louis Jacobson• January 28, 2013 Will Joe Biden’s vaccination requirements hold up in court? By Louis Jacobson• September 15, 2021 Transgender youth health care: A fact-checker’s look at Supreme Court oral arguments in Tenn. case By Grace Abels• December 6, 2024 Ohio derailment is just the latest serious industrial accident in the U.S. By Louis Jacobson• February 15, 2023 1% or 85%: Two numbers before SCOTUS purport to show trans youth ‘regret’ rates. Which is it? By Grace Abels• December 16, 2024 The 2018 midterms: Here are key Senate races we're covering By PolitiFact Staff • August 29, 2018 PolitiFact's guide to key 2018 midterm races By PolitiFact Staff • August 2, 2018 As Ron DeSantis kicks off his presidential bid, how has Florida fared economically on his watch? By Louis Jacobson• May 24, 2023 Ted Cruz photos by Associated Press included several of gun seemingly pointed at him By W. Gardner Selby• June 22, 2015 Medicare and Social Security: What you paid compared with what you get By Louis Jacobson• February 1, 2013
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee stated on July 11, 2012 in Campaign news release: "Foreign Chinese prostitution money is allegedly behind the groups funding Congressman Scott DesJarlais's (TN-04) Republican Majority." By Tom Humphrey• August 1, 2012 BillHislam.com stated on August 27, 2012 in a Web posting: Says that Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam "has made it clear by his repeated actions that he will pursue a policy that promotes the interest of Islamist (sic) and their radical ideology as long as he is governor." By Richard Locker• August 27, 2012 Viral image stated on September 30, 2024 in a Facebook post: Photo shows Gatlinburg, Tennessee, flooded on Sept. 30, 2024. By Ciara O'Rourke• October 3, 2024 Facebook posts stated on July 23, 2020 in a Facebook post: A study from the CDC and the WHO “proves face masks do not prevent the spread of a virus.” By Tom Kertscher• July 31, 2020 Viral image stated on December 29, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says COVID-19 vaccines have “experimental technology never before used on humans” and that some “contain nanochips which can electronically track recipients." By Tom Kertscher• January 4, 2021 Facebook posts stated on January 06, 2020 in a Facebook post: "Saudi terrorists has killed more Americans on our soil than any other nation. They rent the entire 45th floor of Trump Tower, And pay him in cash." By Tom Kertscher• January 10, 2020 Facebook posts stated on October 17, 2024 in a Facebook post: "Michael Jackson discovered alive at age 65” and will testify against Sean “Diddy” Combs. By Jeff Cercone• October 21, 2024 Allen West stated on May 14, 2012 in a newsletter: An "Obamacare slush fund" paid to spay and neuter dogs and cats, then counted it as an "anti-obesity campaign." By Amy Sherman• May 30, 2012 Newt Gingrich stated on December 15, 2013 in comments on ABC's "This Week": "Every major city which has a center of poverty is run by Democrats. Every major city." By Julie Kliegman• December 15, 2013 Jeanne Shaheen stated on May 31, 2012 in an interview with the editorial board of 'The Telegraph.': "We spend in tax loopholes annually $1.1 trillion. That's more than we spend on our defense budget in a year, on Medicare or Medicaid in a year." By Jake Berry• June 8, 2012 Viral image stated on August 05, 2021 in a viral image: Says there are fewer than 2,000 confirmed COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. By Tom Kertscher, Aaron Sharockman• August 9, 2021 Facebook posts stated on May 12, 2020 in a Facebook post: $100B contact tracing bill “is about controlling/tracking population, not about coronavirus.” By Tom Kertscher• May 15, 2020 Marsha Blackburn stated on August 08, 2018 in a speech to farmers: "Hospitals are closing in rural America because they don't have access to high-speed internet." By Jon Greenberg• August 15, 2018 Ron Ramsey stated on June 02, 2012 in rally for coal miners: "(Environmentalists) said ‘We’re only going to stop coal mining above 2,000 feet.’ ... Well guess where all the coal in the state of Tennessee is? Above 2,000 feet." By Tom Humphrey• June 30, 2012 Facebook posts stated on July 08, 2019 in a Facebook post: Migrants at the U.S. border are "able to pay cell phone bills" after a "two-month excursion across four separate countries." By Daniel Funke• July 10, 2019 Gerald McCormick stated on January 19, 2012 in House floor debate over amending the state constitution to prohibit an income tax.: The state constitution "clearly says there’s not to be a state income tax in Tennessee." By Tom Humphrey• February 9, 2012 TikTok posts stated on May 19, 2021 in a TikTok video: “There is a place in the U.S. where murder is legal.” By Madison Czopek• June 4, 2021 New York Times Editorial Board stated on June 14, 2017 in a New York Times editorial: A political map circulated by Sarah Palin’s PAC incited Rep. Gabby Giffords’ shooting By John Kruzel• June 15, 2017 Matthew Hill stated on March 29, 2012 in a debate on the state House floor.: Says abortion doctors are "flying into this state, performing abortions and flying out." By Tom Humphrey• April 12, 2012 Instagram posts stated on October 20, 2024 in an Instagram post: Voting machines in Shelby County, Tennessee, are swapping votes from Kamala Harris to Donald Trump. By Jeff Cercone• October 24, 2024
Canadian nurses and Trump's plan to renegotiate NAFTA By Miriam Valverde• March 28, 2017 Did a city in Tennessee ban being gay in public? It’s complicated By Grace Abels• November 28, 2023 Examining 'Don't Say Gay' bill sponsor's claims about AIDS, gay men, risks of sexual activity By Zack McMillin• February 5, 2012 The more outrageous, the better: How clickbait ads make money for fake news sites By Joshua Gillin• October 4, 2017 What are state and federal plans for distributing COVID-19 vaccine? By Amy Sherman• December 9, 2020 The Supreme Court is weighing trans health bans. Here’s what to expect. By Grace Abels• December 2, 2024 Verificamos el discurso de JD Vance al aceptar la nominación republicana para vicepresidente By PolitiFact Staff • July 18, 2024 Fact-checking Donald Trump’s economic speech in Nashville By Louis Jacobson• January 9, 2018 Democracy experts support Alaska’s move to ranked choice voting. Here’s why By Amy Sherman• April 26, 2022 Federal spending on old and young, by the numbers By Louis Jacobson• January 28, 2013 Will Joe Biden’s vaccination requirements hold up in court? By Louis Jacobson• September 15, 2021 Transgender youth health care: A fact-checker’s look at Supreme Court oral arguments in Tenn. case By Grace Abels• December 6, 2024 Ohio derailment is just the latest serious industrial accident in the U.S. By Louis Jacobson• February 15, 2023 1% or 85%: Two numbers before SCOTUS purport to show trans youth ‘regret’ rates. Which is it? By Grace Abels• December 16, 2024 The 2018 midterms: Here are key Senate races we're covering By PolitiFact Staff • August 29, 2018 PolitiFact's guide to key 2018 midterm races By PolitiFact Staff • August 2, 2018 As Ron DeSantis kicks off his presidential bid, how has Florida fared economically on his watch? By Louis Jacobson• May 24, 2023 Ted Cruz photos by Associated Press included several of gun seemingly pointed at him By W. Gardner Selby• June 22, 2015 Medicare and Social Security: What you paid compared with what you get By Louis Jacobson• February 1, 2013
