44 People 25710 Fact-checks 8558 Articles People (44) Council for the National Interest National Border Patrol Council Say Anything Blog Florida Supreme Court Foundation for a Secure and Prosperous America Americans for Job Security Atlanta Sports Council Norcross City Council Secure America Now Social Security Works One Nation National Review Georgia Family Council Providence City Council Libertarian National Committee National Rifle Association National Education Association National Football League U.S. Dairy Export Council Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs Fact-checks (25710) 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 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 TikTok posts stated on February 07, 2024 in TikTok posts: Israel “accidentally voted (for) Palestine” at a United Nations Security Council meeting. By Sofia Ahmed• April 24, 2024 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 Seth Moulton stated on March 24, 2026 in an interview on MS NOW: "Bombing civilian power infrastructure is a war crime.” By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• April 2, 2026 Ron Johnson stated on March 08, 2015 in an interview on 'Fox News Sunday': "The Iranian parliament will get to say yes or no on this deal, and I think the United States Congress should have the exact same input into the process." By Steve Contorno• March 10, 2015 X posts stated on March 09, 2026 in an X post: "BREAKING: So the Israeli media reports Itamar Ben‑Gvir died in a 'car crash,' while in fact he’s been obliterated by an Iranian missile strike on his home." By Maria Briceño• March 11, 2026 Ted Cruz stated on September 09, 2015 in a tweet: "The Iran Deal will facilitate and accelerate the nation of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons." By Louis Jacobson• September 10, 2015 Donald Trump stated on October 17, 2025 in a news conference: “We’ve never had a president that solved one war, not one war.” By Louis Jacobson, Maria Ramirez Uribe• October 17, 2025 Robert Gates stated on January 13, 2014 in an interview with NPR: On foreign policy, Joe Biden was against aid for Vietnam, said the fall of the Shah was "a step forward" for human rights in Iran, opposed Reagan's defense build-up and voted against the first Gulf War. By Steve Contorno• January 16, 2014 Barack Obama stated on September 06, 2012 in a convention speech: Says Romney called Russia our No. 1 enemy. By Molly Moorhead• September 7, 2012 Facebook posts stated on October 16, 2023 in a Facebook video: “Egypt is now at war with Israel.” By Sara Swann• October 16, 2023 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 Tucker Carlson stated on September 10, 2019 in a TV segment: Says John Bolton "fundamentally was a man of the left." By Bill McCarthy• September 13, 2019 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 Tom Cotton stated on July 03, 2016 in an interview on "Meet the Press": Says Hillary Clinton "was literally present when we pressed the reset button with Russia just a few months after Russia had invaded Georgia." By Jon Greenberg• July 3, 2016 Marco Rubio stated on May 17, 2015 in an interview on Fox News: On whether the Iraq War was a mistake. By Amy Sherman• May 18, 2015 Ileana Ros-Lehtinen stated on January 08, 2013 in a press release: Says Chuck Hagel "opposed sanctions against Iran." By Amy Sherman• January 11, 2013 Articles (8558) Fact-checking Trump’s conclusion that Iran war was a ‘total’ US victory By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 8, 2026 Fact-checking Donald Trump’s speech in Israel on same day as hostage, prisoner releases By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• October 13, 2025 How long will the Iran war last? See Trump’s timeline shift By Amy Sherman, Zoe Weyand• March 30, 2026 Supporting Iranians, then threatening to end civilization: How Trump contradicts himself on war By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Amy Sherman• April 7, 2026 Fact-checking recent claims about an Iran nuclear deal By Louis Jacobson• March 11, 2015 Strait of Hormuz: What to know about the crucial oil passage Iran might block following US strikes By Madison Czopek, Ella Moore• June 23, 2025 Fact-checking claims about Iran By Lauren Carroll, Jon Greenberg• March 3, 2015 Fact-checking claims on the nuclear deal with Iran By Steve Contorno• December 6, 2013 Fact-checking the June 1 news shows By Aaron Sharockman• June 1, 2014 Who decides when genocide has occurred? The long legal process hinges on proving intent By Grace Abels, Madison Czopek• December 12, 2025 Fact-checks: Trump meets Zelenskyy to talk potential end to Russia-Ukraine war By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman, Amy Sherman• August 18, 2025 PunditFact fact-checks the June 1 news shows By Aaron Sharockman• June 1, 2014 Rattling sabers at Iran By Alexander Lane• July 7, 2008 Ask PolitiFact: Was Iran ‘weeks away’ from having a nuclear weapon, as Trump said? By Amy Sherman• June 23, 2025 Fact-checking Trump's text message to Norway’s prime minister about Nobel Peace Prize, NATO By Amy Sherman• January 20, 2026 US attacks in Iran prompt renewed push in Congress over war powers By Louis Jacobson• March 1, 2026 Why a possible U.S. attack on Iran could break a longstanding U.S.-Israel pattern By Louis Jacobson• June 17, 2025 Fact-checking foreign policy By Angie Drobnic Holan• October 22, 2012 Fact-checking Barack Obama's CNN appearance By Lauren Carroll, Jon Greenberg• December 21, 2014 Fact-checking President Barack Obama's CNN appearance By Lauren Carroll, Jon Greenberg• December 21, 2014
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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 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 TikTok posts stated on February 07, 2024 in TikTok posts: Israel “accidentally voted (for) Palestine” at a United Nations Security Council meeting. By Sofia Ahmed• April 24, 2024 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 Seth Moulton stated on March 24, 2026 in an interview on MS NOW: "Bombing civilian power infrastructure is a war crime.” By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• April 2, 2026 Ron Johnson stated on March 08, 2015 in an interview on 'Fox News Sunday': "The Iranian parliament will get to say yes or no on this deal, and I think the United States Congress should have the exact same input into the process." By Steve Contorno• March 10, 2015 X posts stated on March 09, 2026 in an X post: "BREAKING: So the Israeli media reports Itamar Ben‑Gvir died in a 'car crash,' while in fact he’s been obliterated by an Iranian missile strike on his home." By Maria Briceño• March 11, 2026 Ted Cruz stated on September 09, 2015 in a tweet: "The Iran Deal will facilitate and accelerate the nation of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons." By Louis Jacobson• September 10, 2015 Donald Trump stated on October 17, 2025 in a news conference: “We’ve never had a president that solved one war, not one war.” By Louis Jacobson, Maria Ramirez Uribe• October 17, 2025 Robert Gates stated on January 13, 2014 in an interview with NPR: On foreign policy, Joe Biden was against aid for Vietnam, said the fall of the Shah was "a step forward" for human rights in Iran, opposed Reagan's defense build-up and voted against the first Gulf War. By Steve Contorno• January 16, 2014 Barack Obama stated on September 06, 2012 in a convention speech: Says Romney called Russia our No. 1 enemy. By Molly Moorhead• September 7, 2012 Facebook posts stated on October 16, 2023 in a Facebook video: “Egypt is now at war with Israel.” By Sara Swann• October 16, 2023 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 Tucker Carlson stated on September 10, 2019 in a TV segment: Says John Bolton "fundamentally was a man of the left." By Bill McCarthy• September 13, 2019 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 Tom Cotton stated on July 03, 2016 in an interview on "Meet the Press": Says Hillary Clinton "was literally present when we pressed the reset button with Russia just a few months after Russia had invaded Georgia." By Jon Greenberg• July 3, 2016 Marco Rubio stated on May 17, 2015 in an interview on Fox News: On whether the Iraq War was a mistake. By Amy Sherman• May 18, 2015 Ileana Ros-Lehtinen stated on January 08, 2013 in a press release: Says Chuck Hagel "opposed sanctions against Iran." By Amy Sherman• January 11, 2013
Fact-checking Trump’s conclusion that Iran war was a ‘total’ US victory By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 8, 2026 Fact-checking Donald Trump’s speech in Israel on same day as hostage, prisoner releases By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• October 13, 2025 How long will the Iran war last? See Trump’s timeline shift By Amy Sherman, Zoe Weyand• March 30, 2026 Supporting Iranians, then threatening to end civilization: How Trump contradicts himself on war By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Amy Sherman• April 7, 2026 Fact-checking recent claims about an Iran nuclear deal By Louis Jacobson• March 11, 2015 Strait of Hormuz: What to know about the crucial oil passage Iran might block following US strikes By Madison Czopek, Ella Moore• June 23, 2025 Fact-checking claims about Iran By Lauren Carroll, Jon Greenberg• March 3, 2015 Fact-checking claims on the nuclear deal with Iran By Steve Contorno• December 6, 2013 Fact-checking the June 1 news shows By Aaron Sharockman• June 1, 2014 Who decides when genocide has occurred? The long legal process hinges on proving intent By Grace Abels, Madison Czopek• December 12, 2025 Fact-checks: Trump meets Zelenskyy to talk potential end to Russia-Ukraine war By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman, Amy Sherman• August 18, 2025 PunditFact fact-checks the June 1 news shows By Aaron Sharockman• June 1, 2014 Rattling sabers at Iran By Alexander Lane• July 7, 2008 Ask PolitiFact: Was Iran ‘weeks away’ from having a nuclear weapon, as Trump said? By Amy Sherman• June 23, 2025 Fact-checking Trump's text message to Norway’s prime minister about Nobel Peace Prize, NATO By Amy Sherman• January 20, 2026 US attacks in Iran prompt renewed push in Congress over war powers By Louis Jacobson• March 1, 2026 Why a possible U.S. attack on Iran could break a longstanding U.S.-Israel pattern By Louis Jacobson• June 17, 2025 Fact-checking foreign policy By Angie Drobnic Holan• October 22, 2012 Fact-checking Barack Obama's CNN appearance By Lauren Carroll, Jon Greenberg• December 21, 2014 Fact-checking President Barack Obama's CNN appearance By Lauren Carroll, Jon Greenberg• December 21, 2014
