0 People 13 Fact-checks 9 Articles People (0) Fact-checks (13) Ron Johnson stated on October 25, 2016 in a radio ad: Says it’s not possible for some Wisconsin residents to watch Packers games, "they’re forced to watch Viking games," so he "got a law passed to fix" the problem. By Tom Kertscher• October 28, 2016 Sean Parnell stated on February 19, 2024 in an Instagram post: Nevada database glitch showing voters cast ballots when they didn’t is evidence that voting by mail is “the largest source of potential voter fraud.” By Amy Sherman• February 23, 2024 Glenn Beck stated on February 04, 2011 in a comment on his television show: The Muslim Brotherhood has "openly stated they want to declare war on Israel." By Lucas Graves• February 15, 2011 Mark Kirk stated on June 30, 2010 in a campaign video: "At his father's bank, Alexi made tens of millions in risky loans to convicted mobsters. Then, the bank collapsed." By Robert Farley• July 8, 2010 Viral image stated on September 25, 2015 in a viral Internet post: Honduras "bans citizens from owning guns" and has the "highest homicide rate in the entire world." Switzerland, with a similar population, "requires citizens to own guns" and has the "lowest homicide rate in the entire world." By Katie Sanders• September 30, 2015 Ann McLane Kuster stated on August 31, 2012 in a press release sent to The Telegraph on Aug. 31, 2012: Says Charlie Bass forfeits right to equal cost for TV ads under FCC rules By Maryalice Gill• September 7, 2012 Pramila Jayapal stated on May 28, 2023 in in an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union”: The average amount of assistance for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is $6 a day. By Sevana Wenn• June 6, 2023 Ted Cruz stated on October 19, 2025 in an X post: Democrats are “dishonestly sending around a video from 2017” claiming it was an Oct. 18 ‘No Kings’ rally in Boston. By Louis Jacobson, Loreben Tuquero• October 20, 2025 West Virginians For Health Freedom stated on August 29, 2025 in a billboard in Morgantown, W.Va.: “Vaccine makers are exempt from all liability for vaccine injury and death.” By Natalie Ribar• October 15, 2025 X posts stated on October 26, 2025 in a post on X: Video shows Hurricane Melissa hitting Jamaica on Oct. 26, 2025. By Maria Briceño• October 27, 2025 Donald Trump stated on January 04, 2016 in a television ad: A Trump television ad shows Mexicans swarming over "our southern border." By C. Eugene Emery Jr., Louis Jacobson• January 4, 2016 Brian Tyler Cohen stated on May 03, 2023 in a Facebook post: House Speaker “Kevin McCarthy has quietly implemented a pay raise for members (of Congress) that could be $30,000+ per person. It circumvents the Constitution by instead reimbursing their rent, utilities, & meals.” By Louis Jacobson• May 11, 2023 Donald Trump stated on November 22, 2025 in a Truth Social post: “I have just gotten the highest poll numbers of my ‘political career.’” By Louis Jacobson• November 24, 2025 Articles (9) Tracking Ted Cruz fact checks By W. Gardner Selby• March 15, 2016 Barack Obama, briefly in Austin, has kept 45 percent of his campaign promises, Obameter indicates By W. Gardner Selby• March 11, 2016 Ted Cruz, presidential possible, has 'Time for Truth' book coming By W. Gardner Selby• March 5, 2015 Texas-reared Rand Paul and the Truth-O-Meter By W. Gardner Selby• April 6, 2015 The food pyramid was phased out in 2011, but it still gets hate. We looked back at why By Grace Abels• November 7, 2025 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 As Joe Biden announces his reelection bid, how has the economy fared on his watch? By Louis Jacobson• April 25, 2023
Ron Johnson stated on October 25, 2016 in a radio ad: Says it’s not possible for some Wisconsin residents to watch Packers games, "they’re forced to watch Viking games," so he "got a law passed to fix" the problem. By Tom Kertscher• October 28, 2016 Sean Parnell stated on February 19, 2024 in an Instagram post: Nevada database glitch showing voters cast ballots when they didn’t is evidence that voting by mail is “the largest source of potential voter fraud.” By Amy Sherman• February 23, 2024 Glenn Beck stated on February 04, 2011 in a comment on his television show: The Muslim Brotherhood has "openly stated they want to declare war on Israel." By Lucas Graves• February 15, 2011 Mark Kirk stated on June 30, 2010 in a campaign video: "At his father's bank, Alexi made tens of millions in risky loans to convicted mobsters. Then, the bank collapsed." By Robert Farley• July 8, 2010 Viral image stated on September 25, 2015 in a viral Internet post: Honduras "bans citizens from owning guns" and has the "highest homicide rate in the entire world." Switzerland, with a similar population, "requires citizens to own guns" and has the "lowest homicide rate in the entire world." By Katie Sanders• September 30, 2015 Ann McLane Kuster stated on August 31, 2012 in a press release sent to The Telegraph on Aug. 31, 2012: Says Charlie Bass forfeits right to equal cost for TV ads under FCC rules By Maryalice Gill• September 7, 2012 Pramila Jayapal stated on May 28, 2023 in in an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union”: The average amount of assistance for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is $6 a day. By Sevana Wenn• June 6, 2023 Ted Cruz stated on October 19, 2025 in an X post: Democrats are “dishonestly sending around a video from 2017” claiming it was an Oct. 18 ‘No Kings’ rally in Boston. By Louis Jacobson, Loreben Tuquero• October 20, 2025 West Virginians For Health Freedom stated on August 29, 2025 in a billboard in Morgantown, W.Va.: “Vaccine makers are exempt from all liability for vaccine injury and death.” By Natalie Ribar• October 15, 2025 X posts stated on October 26, 2025 in a post on X: Video shows Hurricane Melissa hitting Jamaica on Oct. 26, 2025. By Maria Briceño• October 27, 2025 Donald Trump stated on January 04, 2016 in a television ad: A Trump television ad shows Mexicans swarming over "our southern border." By C. Eugene Emery Jr., Louis Jacobson• January 4, 2016 Brian Tyler Cohen stated on May 03, 2023 in a Facebook post: House Speaker “Kevin McCarthy has quietly implemented a pay raise for members (of Congress) that could be $30,000+ per person. It circumvents the Constitution by instead reimbursing their rent, utilities, & meals.” By Louis Jacobson• May 11, 2023 Donald Trump stated on November 22, 2025 in a Truth Social post: “I have just gotten the highest poll numbers of my ‘political career.’” By Louis Jacobson• November 24, 2025
Tracking Ted Cruz fact checks By W. Gardner Selby• March 15, 2016 Barack Obama, briefly in Austin, has kept 45 percent of his campaign promises, Obameter indicates By W. Gardner Selby• March 11, 2016 Ted Cruz, presidential possible, has 'Time for Truth' book coming By W. Gardner Selby• March 5, 2015 Texas-reared Rand Paul and the Truth-O-Meter By W. Gardner Selby• April 6, 2015 The food pyramid was phased out in 2011, but it still gets hate. We looked back at why By Grace Abels• November 7, 2025 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 As Joe Biden announces his reelection bid, how has the economy fared on his watch? By Louis Jacobson• April 25, 2023
