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Pete Hegseth stated on March 24, 2025 in an interview:

"Nobody was texting war plans" in the Trump administration Signal group text about bombing Yemen.

By Grace Abels, Amy Sherman• March 26, 2025

Donald Trump stated on February 28, 2026 in a video:

On the US seeking regime change

By Amy Sherman• March 3, 2026

Joe Biden stated on May 08, 2012 in a speech:

"When we took office, let me remind you, there was virtually no international pressure on Iran."

By Eric Stirgus• May 14, 2012

Chris Murphy stated on March 01, 2026 in an interview with CBS News' "Face the Nation":

“There is no history … that shows an air campaign alone will result in positive regime change. In fact, there's not a single example of it in the entirety of American history.”

By Louis Jacobson• March 2, 2026

Sheldon Whitehouse stated on November 13, 2013 in a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate:

In a poll, "53 percent of young Republican voters . . . under age 35 said that they would describe a climate [change] denier as 'ignorant,' 'out of touch' or 'crazy.'"

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• November 25, 2013

Donald Trump stated on March 09, 2026 in a press conference:

Iran “also has some Tomahawks.”

By Louis Jacobson• March 10, 2026

John McCain stated on October 28, 2008 in a TV ad airing in Florida:

"Obama says Iran is a 'tiny' country, 'doesn't pose a serious threat.'"

By Bill Adair, Robert Farley, Bart Jansen• October 28, 2008

Donald Trump stated on August 21, 2016 in remarks in Michigan:

The Obama administration gave Iran "$400 million in ransom payment cash."

By Lauren Carroll• August 24, 2016

Donald Trump stated on March 29, 2026 in remarks aboard Air Force One:

“We've had regime change.”

By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• April 1, 2026

John McCain stated on May 19, 2008 in Chicago:

Iran "might not be a superpower, but the threat the government of Iran poses is anything but 'tiny,'" as Obama says.

By Robert Farley• May 21, 2008

Pete Hegseth stated on September 17, 2017 in a Fox News segment:

"The city (of St. Louis) is no stranger to violence. There were 5,762 violent crimes in 2015 alone, including 188 homicides. The highest rate per capita in the country, according to FBI crime statistics."

By Emily McCarter, Lucille Sherman• October 24, 2017

Paul Ryan stated on October 11, 2012 in the vice presidential debate:

Says the Obama administration "watered down sanctions" against Iran, delayed them and tried to stop Congress "from putting the tough sanctions in place."

By Becky Bowers• October 15, 2012

Reince Priebus stated on July 21, 2016 in a speech:

Says Hillary Clinton's Iran nuclear deal "lined the pockets of the world's number one state sponsor of terrorism with your money."

By Tom Kertscher• July 29, 2016

Mitt Romney stated on February 22, 2012 in in a Republican presidential debate in Mesa, Ariz.:

"This president ... could have gotten crippling sanctions against Iran. He did not."

By Becky Bowers• February 24, 2012

Markwayne Mullin stated on March 25, 2025 in a video on X:

“Hillary Clinton was sending classified documents that were stamped TS or TSSCI.”

By Madison Czopek• March 28, 2025

Donald Trump stated on October 07, 2023 in a news release:

"Sadly, American taxpayer dollars helped fund these attacks, which many reports are saying came from the Biden administration.”

By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman• October 11, 2023

Secure America Now stated on September 12, 2012 in a TV ad:

Says Obama adviser David Plouffe took "large piles of cash" from a joint venture partner of a company owned by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.

By Becky Bowers• September 25, 2012

Pete Hegseth stated on April 29, 2025 in an X post:

The federal government’s Women, Peace and Security program is a “Biden initiative.”

By Amy Sherman• May 6, 2025

X posts stated on March 20, 2025 in a post on X:

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth “removed Colin Powell’s name from a list of notable Americans buried at Arlington National Cemetery.”

By Madison Czopek• March 25, 2025

Mitt Romney stated on August 30, 2012 in remarks at the Republican National Convention in Tampa:

In his first TV interview as president, Obama said we "should talk to Iran."

By Katie Sanders• August 31, 2012

Are Iranian nuclear sites ‘obliterated,’ as Donald Trump said? Too soon to know, experts say

By Louis Jacobson• June 23, 2025

Trump blamed Iran for a strike that hit a girls’ school. Open-source intelligence contradicted that

By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Loreben Tuquero• March 11, 2026

Social media users questioned Pete Hegseth, Pope Leo's Bible quotes. Here's the full context

By Maria Briceño, Loreben Tuquero• April 17, 2026

How long will the Iran war last? See Trump’s timeline shift

By Amy Sherman, Zoe Weyand• March 30, 2026

Did Trump violate War Powers Act by bombing Iran nuclear sites?

By Louis Jacobson• June 22, 2025

Fact-checking Trump’s conclusion that Iran war was a ‘total’ US victory

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 8, 2026

In uncertain times, fact-checkers are working with special urgency

By Louis Jacobson• April 2, 2026

Trump says Iran is a country ‘based on disinformation.’ Here’s how Iran conducts influence ops

By Loreben Tuquero• March 23, 2026

Perry's White House claim disconnected from reality

By W. Gardner Selby• July 19, 2010

Supporting Iranians, then threatening to end civilization: How Trump contradicts himself on war

By Amy Sherman• April 7, 2026

Trump's press conference: Fact-checking what he said on Iran’s air defenses, his bin Laden warning

By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman, Amy Sherman• April 6, 2026

Fact-check: Senate confirmation hearing for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth

By Louis Jacobson, Sara Swann• January 14, 2025

Ask PolitiFact: Did Pete Hegseth’s tattoos bar him from National Guard service in 2021?

By Sara Swann• November 19, 2024

Obama would keep his enemies closer

By Robert Farley• May 22, 2008

Amid images and news of actual war, false and misleading claims about Israel-Hamas thrive

By Sara Swann• October 11, 2023

A few fumbled claims about the Redskins' name

By Nancy Madsen• July 9, 2014

Trump, top officials send mixed messages on Soleimani, Iran

By Bill McCarthy• January 13, 2020

Readers’ choice: Vote for your 2025 Lie of the Year

By Ellen Hine• November 21, 2025

What to make of an abysmal year for truth? PolitiFact names 2025 the Year of the Lies

By Katie Sanders• December 15, 2025

Fact-checking Marco Rubio’s statements about the Iran nuclear deal

By Amy Sherman• April 27, 2017

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