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YouTube videos stated on February 19, 2020 in a YouTube post:

“The coronavirus was invented and patented in the USA and then planted in China.”

By Tom Kertscher• March 10, 2020

Facebook posts stated on September 29, 2021 in a post:

Dr. Herbert Smitherman invented Crest toothpaste, Folgers coffee, Safeguard soap and Bounce fabric softener.

By Monique Curet• November 8, 2021

George Flinn stated on July 05, 2012 in in a campaign TV commercial.:

Says his "patents in ultrasound have revolutionized modern medicine."

By Bartholomew Sullivan• July 30, 2012

Snoop Dogg stated on June 15, 2020 in an Instagram post:

While in prison, boxer Jack Johnson invented and patented the first wrench, and white people insulted him by calling it a “monkey wrench.”

By Tom Kertscher• June 18, 2020

Joe Biden stated on September 03, 2020 in a community meeting:

“A Black man invented the light bulb, not a white guy named Edison.”

By Eric Litke• September 4, 2020

Joseph Trillo stated on June 29, 2011 in a House debate over mandatory seat belt use:

"There are 30,000 people that have been killed with seat belts."

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• July 13, 2011

Chris Riley stated on July 17, 2015 in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution blog post:

Since Volvo spurned Georgia for South Carolina in early May, some 3,455 jobs promising more than $800 million in investments have come to the Peach State.

By April Hunt• July 31, 2015

Marjorie Taylor Greene stated on October 07, 2024 in a post on X:

Patents dating back to the 1800s show that people can control the weather.

By Madison Czopek• October 10, 2024

Doctors Without Borders stated on July 21, 2016 in a press release:

Trade deals threaten "India’s role as the pharmacy of the developing world" for new HIV medicines.

By Jon Greenberg• August 3, 2016

Rick Scott stated on May 25, 2010 in a speech to young Republicans in Tampa:

Florida ranks "45th out of 50 states'' for its regulatory climate for business.

By Louis Jacobson, Aaron Sharockman• May 27, 2010

Laura Ingraham stated on June 12, 2014 in a broadcast of the "Laura Ingraham Show":

Americans "invented the automobile."

By Jon Greenberg• June 13, 2014

Barack Obama stated on May 26, 2009 in a speech at the White House.:

"Walking in the door (Sonia Sotomayor) would bring more experience on the bench, and more varied experience on the bench, than anyone currently serving on the United States Supreme Court had when they were appointed."

By Angie Drobnic Holan• May 26, 2009

Facebook posts stated on December 08, 2021 in a public Facebook group:

“Moderna patent uncovers horror nanocensor contained in bioweapon.”

By Luiz Romero• December 20, 2021

Tammy Baldwin stated on November 19, 2020 in Twitter:

“Americans are paying the highest price in the world for Remdesivir because the Trump administration is allowing Gilead Sciences to jack up the prices on this #COVID19 treatment.”

By Laura Schulte• December 1, 2020

John Birch Society stated on November 04, 2011 in an article on the group's website:

Under a Wisconsin bill, "minor offenses such as violating pet leash laws, seat belt laws, parking infractions, etc., would now be arrestable offenses."

By Tom Kertscher• November 14, 2011

Ted Cruz stated on May 11, 2013 in the commencement address at Hillsdale College:

Says Americans "invented ‘Pong,’ ‘Space Invaders’ and the iPhone."

By W. Gardner Selby• June 6, 2013

Todd Staples stated on July 15, 2010 in a consultant's e-mail to PolitiFact Texas.:

Says Democrat Hank Gilbert "has a criminal conviction for theft, has multiple years of unpaid taxes, has multiple tax liens and fines, unsafe driving convictions (and) has recently been accused of taking a bribe and is on record lying to the press this year about his criminal record."

By W. Gardner Selby• August 13, 2010

Steve Adler stated on April 25, 2016 in speaking against Proposition 1 on Austin's May 7, 2016 ballot:

"Austin is number one in Texas in startups, venture capital and patents."

By W. Gardner Selby• May 13, 2016

Bloggers stated on March 14, 2022 in an article:

"Documents were published confirming Moderna created the COVID-19 Virus.”

By Jeff Cercone• March 24, 2022

Rush Limbaugh stated on June 18, 2014 in a segment on "The Rush Limbaugh Show":

The decision to cancel the trademark of the Washington Redskins "is not the Patent and Trademark Office. This is Barack Obama."

By Katie Sanders• June 19, 2014

No football, killer seat belts

By W. Gardner Selby• July 15, 2011

Fact-checking Glenn Beck’s claim that the U.S. government ‘co-owns’ the COVID-19 vaccine

By Jill Terreri Ramos• December 10, 2021

Fact-checking ‘Plandemic 2’: Another video full of conspiracy theories about COVID-19

By Daniel Funke• August 18, 2020

MovieFact: ‘Oppenheimer’ sticks close to historic record, with some liberties

By Jon Greenberg, Loreben Tuquero• August 25, 2023

Updating the Obameter

By Martha M. Hamilton• November 16, 2011

Nancy Pelosi on soccer, the 'new' Bin Laden, Rush's red face: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

By Dana Tims• June 23, 2014

PunditFact: Fact-checking the Nov. 1 news shows

By Lauren Carroll, Linda Qiu, Aaron Sharockman• November 1, 2015

Fact-checking the Nov. 1 news shows

By Lauren Carroll, Linda Qiu, Aaron Sharockman• November 1, 2015

Ask PolitiFact: What is China's Belt and Road Initiative, and why is Joe Biden concerned?

By Louis Jacobson• June 16, 2021

The Senate impeachment trial is here. So what’s next?

By Louis Jacobson• January 15, 2020

Fact-checking J.D. Vance and Tim Ryan in Ohio Senate race

By Amy Sherman• November 4, 2022

Ted Cruz's father may have embroidered revolutionary acts, Times story says

By W. Gardner Selby• November 10, 2015

PolitiFact California Launches

By Angie Drobnic Holan• November 3, 2015

Police confusing firearms for stun guns: How often does it happen?

By Miriam Valverde• April 15, 2021

Joe Biden is pushing for more electric cars. Will there be enough charging stations?

By Tom Kertscher• April 21, 2023

Introducing PolitiFact California

By Angie Drobnic Holan• November 3, 2015

What’s next after Trump’s impeachment?

By Louis Jacobson• December 19, 2019

6 months in office, Trump’s mixed record on 6 major promises

By John Kruzel• July 20, 2017

Who is Tim Ryan? A bio of the Democratic presidential candidate

By Julianna Rennie• June 24, 2019

Gov. Tony Evers moving forward on some promises

By Eric Litke• January 28, 2020

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