1 People 16636 Fact-checks 5810 Articles People (1) North Korean foreign ministry Fact-checks (16636) Instagram posts stated on February 19, 2024 in an Instagram post: Benjamin Netanyahu refused to take a microphone from an Arab official, suggesting his belief that Arabs “are unclean.” By Jeff Cercone• February 20, 2024 Donald Trump stated on September 23, 2025 in a speech to the U.N. General Assembly: “I have ended seven unendable wars.” By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman• September 23, 2025 Donald Trump stated on July 28, 2025 in an interview: “I’ve stopped six wars” since taking office in January 2025. By Samantha Putterman• August 5, 2025 Donald Trump stated on October 07, 2024 in an interview with Hugh Hewitt: Of Gaza, “I’ve been there.” By Amy Sherman• October 8, 2024 Chain email stated on May 02, 2009 in a chain e-mail: Obama's "first call (as president) to any head of state was to Mahmoud Abbas, leader of Fatah party in the Palestinian territory." By Robert Farley• May 8, 2009 Kelli Ward stated on July 03, 2016 in a campaign advertisement: Says Sen. John McCain spent the July 4 weekend in Islamabad, Pakistan, selling "F-16s and advanced weapons to the folks who harbored Osama bin Laden." By Anthony Cave• July 14, 2016 Donald Trump stated on February 02, 2017 in a Facebook post: "Smart! 'Kuwait issues its own Trump-esque visa ban for five Muslim-majority countries.' " By Louis Jacobson• February 7, 2017 Franklin Graham stated on October 03, 2010 in ABC's "This Week": In most Muslim countries, "We can't have a church. We're not able to build synagogues. It's forbidden." By Robert Farley• October 6, 2010 Viral image stated on November 16, 2015 in posts on the Internet: In Japan, "permanent residency is not given to Muslims," the "propagation of Islam" is banned, "one cannot import a Koran published in the Arabic language," and "Muslims cannot even rent a house." By Louis Jacobson• November 17, 2015 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 John Kerry stated on September 06, 2012 in a speech at the Democratic National Convention: On U.S.-Israeli relations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "set the record straight — he said, our two countries have 'exactly the same policy' (and) 'our security cooperation is unprecedented.'" By Amy Sherman• September 13, 2012 Donald Trump stated on August 01, 2024 in a Truth Social post: In negotiating releases of Americans held abroad, “(I) gave the opposing country NOTHING — and never any cash.” By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Sara Swann• August 7, 2024 Instagram posts stated on October 20, 2022 in a post: “Ukraine has a nuclear bomb primed in Mykolaiv.” By Luiz Romero• October 27, 2022 Ron Dermer stated on March 22, 2015 in comments on NBC's "Meet the Press": Says Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "didn't change his position" on a two-state solution. By Katie Sanders• March 22, 2015 Ben Carson stated on October 08, 2015 in an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer: "In the class of 1968 at Patrice Lumumba University in Moscow, Mahmoud Abbas was one of the members of that class, and so was Ali Khamenei. And that's where they first established relationships with the young Vladimir Putin." By Louis Jacobson• October 9, 2015 Sebastian Gorka stated on November 13, 2017 in a speech at UNC-Chapel Hill: Iran’s regime "every Friday declares war on us." By Paul Specht• November 16, 2017 Marco Rubio stated on November 23, 2013 in a press release: "Just days ago, Iran's Supreme Leader (Ali) Khamenei, who will oversee implementation of this agreement, was calling Israel a 'rabid dog' and accusing the United States of war crimes." By Julie Kliegman• November 27, 2013 Karen Harrington stated on November 12, 2011 in an interview: U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz "has blamed the Republicans for the creation of Hamas." By Amy Sherman• December 5, 2011 George W. Bush stated on February 10, 2008 in Camp David: Barack Obama said "he's going to attack Pakistan and embrace (Iranian President Mahmoud) Ahmadinejad." By Angie Drobnic Holan• February 12, 2008 Viral image stated on January 04, 2020 in a Facebook post: A man at "the storming of the U.S. embassy" in Iraq visited the White House in 2011. By Ciara O'Rourke• January 8, 2020 Articles (5810) Fact-checking claims about Iran By Lauren Carroll, Jon Greenberg• March 3, 2015 What we know about today’s Taliban By Jon Greenberg• September 1, 2021 Revisiting Reza Aslan's response to Bill Maher about female genital mutilation By Katie Sanders• October 21, 2014 Fact-checking the third presidential debate By Becky Bowers, Angie Drobnic Holan• October 23, 2012 Sorting out the truth on national security By Angie Drobnic Holan• October 23, 2008 Did Obama team announce Iran deal to avoid bad publicity on health care? By Louis Jacobson• November 25, 2013 Obama and Romney square off over international relations By Jim Tharpe• November 3, 2012 Fact-checking Donald Trump’s speech in Israel on same day as hostage, prisoner releases By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• October 13, 2025 John Kerry was in Paris. But did he meet with Iranians? He says no By John Kruzel• May 22, 2018 Fact-checking the March 22 news shows By Lauren Carroll, Katie Sanders, Aaron Sharockman• March 22, 2015 McCain sings off tune By Bill Adair, Angie Drobnic Holan• February 21, 2008 PunditFact fact-checks the March 22 news shows By Lauren Carroll, Katie Sanders, Aaron Sharockman• March 22, 2015 Trump withdraws U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal. Here’s what you need to know By Jon Greenberg, John Kruzel, Amy Sherman• May 8, 2018 Elizabeth Warren tops Sunday guest list, will she run in 2016? By Katie Sanders• April 25, 2014 Hillary's travels as First Lady By Angie Drobnic Holan• December 1, 2008 Our 5 most-clicked in 2015 (that weren't about Scott Walker) By Tom Kertscher• December 28, 2015 Fact-checking Trump's text message to Norway’s prime minister about Nobel Peace Prize, NATO By Amy Sherman• January 20, 2026 A narrative that Netanyahu died spread widely on social media. Here’s how it unfolded By Loreben Tuquero• March 17, 2026 Ahead of her Milwaukee appearance, recent Hillary Clinton fact checks By Tom Kertscher• November 9, 2017 When presidents play politics By Angie Drobnic Holan• February 12, 2008
Instagram posts stated on February 19, 2024 in an Instagram post: Benjamin Netanyahu refused to take a microphone from an Arab official, suggesting his belief that Arabs “are unclean.” By Jeff Cercone• February 20, 2024 Donald Trump stated on September 23, 2025 in a speech to the U.N. General Assembly: “I have ended seven unendable wars.” By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman• September 23, 2025 Donald Trump stated on July 28, 2025 in an interview: “I’ve stopped six wars” since taking office in January 2025. By Samantha Putterman• August 5, 2025 Donald Trump stated on October 07, 2024 in an interview with Hugh Hewitt: Of Gaza, “I’ve been there.” By Amy Sherman• October 8, 2024 Chain email stated on May 02, 2009 in a chain e-mail: Obama's "first call (as president) to any head of state was to Mahmoud Abbas, leader of Fatah party in the Palestinian territory." By Robert Farley• May 8, 2009 Kelli Ward stated on July 03, 2016 in a campaign advertisement: Says Sen. John McCain spent the July 4 weekend in Islamabad, Pakistan, selling "F-16s and advanced weapons to the folks who harbored Osama bin Laden." By Anthony Cave• July 14, 2016 Donald Trump stated on February 02, 2017 in a Facebook post: "Smart! 'Kuwait issues its own Trump-esque visa ban for five Muslim-majority countries.' " By Louis Jacobson• February 7, 2017 Franklin Graham stated on October 03, 2010 in ABC's "This Week": In most Muslim countries, "We can't have a church. We're not able to build synagogues. It's forbidden." By Robert Farley• October 6, 2010 Viral image stated on November 16, 2015 in posts on the Internet: In Japan, "permanent residency is not given to Muslims," the "propagation of Islam" is banned, "one cannot import a Koran published in the Arabic language," and "Muslims cannot even rent a house." By Louis Jacobson• November 17, 2015 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 John Kerry stated on September 06, 2012 in a speech at the Democratic National Convention: On U.S.-Israeli relations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "set the record straight — he said, our two countries have 'exactly the same policy' (and) 'our security cooperation is unprecedented.'" By Amy Sherman• September 13, 2012 Donald Trump stated on August 01, 2024 in a Truth Social post: In negotiating releases of Americans held abroad, “(I) gave the opposing country NOTHING — and never any cash.” By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Sara Swann• August 7, 2024 Instagram posts stated on October 20, 2022 in a post: “Ukraine has a nuclear bomb primed in Mykolaiv.” By Luiz Romero• October 27, 2022 Ron Dermer stated on March 22, 2015 in comments on NBC's "Meet the Press": Says Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "didn't change his position" on a two-state solution. By Katie Sanders• March 22, 2015 Ben Carson stated on October 08, 2015 in an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer: "In the class of 1968 at Patrice Lumumba University in Moscow, Mahmoud Abbas was one of the members of that class, and so was Ali Khamenei. And that's where they first established relationships with the young Vladimir Putin." By Louis Jacobson• October 9, 2015 Sebastian Gorka stated on November 13, 2017 in a speech at UNC-Chapel Hill: Iran’s regime "every Friday declares war on us." By Paul Specht• November 16, 2017 Marco Rubio stated on November 23, 2013 in a press release: "Just days ago, Iran's Supreme Leader (Ali) Khamenei, who will oversee implementation of this agreement, was calling Israel a 'rabid dog' and accusing the United States of war crimes." By Julie Kliegman• November 27, 2013 Karen Harrington stated on November 12, 2011 in an interview: U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz "has blamed the Republicans for the creation of Hamas." By Amy Sherman• December 5, 2011 George W. Bush stated on February 10, 2008 in Camp David: Barack Obama said "he's going to attack Pakistan and embrace (Iranian President Mahmoud) Ahmadinejad." By Angie Drobnic Holan• February 12, 2008 Viral image stated on January 04, 2020 in a Facebook post: A man at "the storming of the U.S. embassy" in Iraq visited the White House in 2011. By Ciara O'Rourke• January 8, 2020
Fact-checking claims about Iran By Lauren Carroll, Jon Greenberg• March 3, 2015 What we know about today’s Taliban By Jon Greenberg• September 1, 2021 Revisiting Reza Aslan's response to Bill Maher about female genital mutilation By Katie Sanders• October 21, 2014 Fact-checking the third presidential debate By Becky Bowers, Angie Drobnic Holan• October 23, 2012 Sorting out the truth on national security By Angie Drobnic Holan• October 23, 2008 Did Obama team announce Iran deal to avoid bad publicity on health care? By Louis Jacobson• November 25, 2013 Obama and Romney square off over international relations By Jim Tharpe• November 3, 2012 Fact-checking Donald Trump’s speech in Israel on same day as hostage, prisoner releases By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• October 13, 2025 John Kerry was in Paris. But did he meet with Iranians? He says no By John Kruzel• May 22, 2018 Fact-checking the March 22 news shows By Lauren Carroll, Katie Sanders, Aaron Sharockman• March 22, 2015 McCain sings off tune By Bill Adair, Angie Drobnic Holan• February 21, 2008 PunditFact fact-checks the March 22 news shows By Lauren Carroll, Katie Sanders, Aaron Sharockman• March 22, 2015 Trump withdraws U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal. Here’s what you need to know By Jon Greenberg, John Kruzel, Amy Sherman• May 8, 2018 Elizabeth Warren tops Sunday guest list, will she run in 2016? By Katie Sanders• April 25, 2014 Hillary's travels as First Lady By Angie Drobnic Holan• December 1, 2008 Our 5 most-clicked in 2015 (that weren't about Scott Walker) By Tom Kertscher• December 28, 2015 Fact-checking Trump's text message to Norway’s prime minister about Nobel Peace Prize, NATO By Amy Sherman• January 20, 2026 A narrative that Netanyahu died spread widely on social media. Here’s how it unfolded By Loreben Tuquero• March 17, 2026 Ahead of her Milwaukee appearance, recent Hillary Clinton fact checks By Tom Kertscher• November 9, 2017 When presidents play politics By Angie Drobnic Holan• February 12, 2008
