20 People 19314 Fact-checks 6564 Articles People (20) Al Franken Al Gore Al Sharpton Al Cardenas Al Hunt Al Roker Students for Trump Vets for Trump The Trump Talks Donald Trump Tiffany Trump Eric Trump Melania Trump Ivanka Trump Akbar Al Baker Al Jazeera America President Trump's lawyers Donald Trump Jr. Wisconsin Trump Victory Politics Elite Trump Fact-checks (19314) 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 Byron Donalds stated on April 12, 2026 in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press": The U.S. Navy was created "to free international waters from the Barbary pirates." By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• April 14, 2026 Mike Pompeo stated on January 05, 2020 in an appearance on Fox News: "President Trump didn't say he'd go after a cultural site." By Bill McCarthy• January 6, 2020 Donald Trump stated on May 07, 2026 in remarks to reporters: Gasoline prices have “come down very substantially today.” By Louis Jacobson• May 8, 2026 Social Media stated on April 19, 2026 in social media posts: Video shows the United States’ April 19, 2026, strike on an Iranian cargo ship. By Loreben Tuquero• April 20, 2026 Facebook posts stated on January 01, 2020 in a Facebook post: "Hillary ignored multiple requests for security, didn’t respond for 13 hours, & let 4 Americans die in Benghazi. Trump rushed in reinforcements, threatened to destroy Iran, & made sure no lives were lost in Baghdad." By Tom Kertscher• January 6, 2020 Bloggers stated on October 21, 2020 in a Facebook post: “Leftists” sent “Proud Boys” emails threatening Democratic voters. By Ciara O'Rourke• October 22, 2020 Facebook posts stated on April 14, 2024 in a Facebook post: Video shows Iranian drone sent to Israel stuck in a power line in Iraq. By Jeff Cercone• April 22, 2024 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 Donald Trump stated on December 20, 2018 in a tweet: "Russia, Iran, Syria & many others are not happy" about U.S. troops leaving Syria. By Miriam Valverde• December 21, 2018 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 Barack Obama stated on September 26, 2008 in Oxford, Miss.: John McCain "has threatened extinction for North Korea and sung songs about bombing Iran." By Angie Drobnic Holan• September 29, 2008 Facebook posts stated on May 25, 2023 in a Facebook post: U.S. destroyer recently fired at an armed Iranian ship. By Jeff Cercone• May 26, 2023 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 Mitt Romney stated on November 22, 2011 in a Republican debate in Washington: "We have, right now, Hezbollah, which is working throughout Latin America, in Venezuela, in Mexico, throughout Latin America, which poses a very significant and imminent threat to the United States of America." By Becky Bowers• November 23, 2011 Donald Trump stated on April 12, 2026 in a Truth Social post: Pope Leo XIV “thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a nuclear weapon.” By Maria Briceño• April 13, 2026 John McCain stated on August 27, 2008 in a TV ad: "Obama says Iran is a 'tiny' country, 'doesn't pose a serious threat.'" By Bart Jansen• August 27, 2008 Dick Cheney stated on June 22, 2014 in an interview on ABC's "This Week": Says President Barack Obama said when "we got bin Laden, terrorism problem solved." By Katie Sanders• June 24, 2014 Barack Obama stated on October 22, 2012 in a presidential debate: "A few months ago when you were asked what's the biggest geopolitical threat facing America, you said Russia." By Molly Moorhead• October 23, 2012 Donald Trump stated on September 03, 2015 in an interview: Under the Iran deal: "If Israel attacks Iran … we’re supposed to be on Iran’s side." By Warren Fiske, Amy Sherman• September 4, 2015 Articles (6564) Supporting Iranians, then threatening to end civilization: How Trump contradicts himself on war By Amy Sherman• April 7, 2026 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 Trump’s conclusion that Iran war was a ‘total’ US victory By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 8, 2026 How long will the Iran war last? See Trump’s timeline shift By Amy Sherman• March 30, 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 Not just oil: How the Strait of Hormuz blockage affects US consumers, from fertilizer to helium By Louis Jacobson• April 6, 2026 Ask PolitiFact: What does the Iran war mean for US gasoline prices? By Louis Jacobson• March 4, 2026 Will you pay $500 more for gas this year because of the Iran war? Fact-checking Democrat Ed Markey By Amy Sherman• March 26, 2026 Ask PolitiFact: What is the Strait of Hormuz and how does it affect oil prices? By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• March 11, 2026 Trump disagrees with his own intelligence team. We catalog the differences By Louis Jacobson• January 31, 2019 How Iran and the United States came to the brink By Jon Greenberg• January 7, 2020 In uncertain times, fact-checkers are working with special urgency By Louis Jacobson• April 2, 2026 Fact-checking Trump: Did CNN publish a fake statement from Iran and commit a crime? By Loreben Tuquero• April 10, 2026 Has the US ‘destroyed 100% of Iran’s military capability’? Fact-checking President Donald Trump By Louis Jacobson• March 17, 2026 The war powers resolution on the Iran war: What’s next? By Louis Jacobson• June 4, 2026 Sorting out the truth on national security By Angie Drobnic Holan• October 23, 2008 Could Iran ‘soon’ hit US with long-range missile? Experts doubt Trump as US bombs Iran. By Amy Sherman• February 28, 2026 Does historical precedent justify Donald Trump’s threats against civilian targets in Iran? By Louis Jacobson• April 7, 2026 US officials say Iran sent the ‘Proud Boys’ email threats to voters By Amy Sherman• October 22, 2020 Following Trump’s Iran social media post, could the 25th Amendment be invoked against him? By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 6, 2026
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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 Byron Donalds stated on April 12, 2026 in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press": The U.S. Navy was created "to free international waters from the Barbary pirates." By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• April 14, 2026 Mike Pompeo stated on January 05, 2020 in an appearance on Fox News: "President Trump didn't say he'd go after a cultural site." By Bill McCarthy• January 6, 2020 Donald Trump stated on May 07, 2026 in remarks to reporters: Gasoline prices have “come down very substantially today.” By Louis Jacobson• May 8, 2026 Social Media stated on April 19, 2026 in social media posts: Video shows the United States’ April 19, 2026, strike on an Iranian cargo ship. By Loreben Tuquero• April 20, 2026 Facebook posts stated on January 01, 2020 in a Facebook post: "Hillary ignored multiple requests for security, didn’t respond for 13 hours, & let 4 Americans die in Benghazi. Trump rushed in reinforcements, threatened to destroy Iran, & made sure no lives were lost in Baghdad." By Tom Kertscher• January 6, 2020 Bloggers stated on October 21, 2020 in a Facebook post: “Leftists” sent “Proud Boys” emails threatening Democratic voters. By Ciara O'Rourke• October 22, 2020 Facebook posts stated on April 14, 2024 in a Facebook post: Video shows Iranian drone sent to Israel stuck in a power line in Iraq. By Jeff Cercone• April 22, 2024 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 Donald Trump stated on December 20, 2018 in a tweet: "Russia, Iran, Syria & many others are not happy" about U.S. troops leaving Syria. By Miriam Valverde• December 21, 2018 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 Barack Obama stated on September 26, 2008 in Oxford, Miss.: John McCain "has threatened extinction for North Korea and sung songs about bombing Iran." By Angie Drobnic Holan• September 29, 2008 Facebook posts stated on May 25, 2023 in a Facebook post: U.S. destroyer recently fired at an armed Iranian ship. By Jeff Cercone• May 26, 2023 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 Mitt Romney stated on November 22, 2011 in a Republican debate in Washington: "We have, right now, Hezbollah, which is working throughout Latin America, in Venezuela, in Mexico, throughout Latin America, which poses a very significant and imminent threat to the United States of America." By Becky Bowers• November 23, 2011 Donald Trump stated on April 12, 2026 in a Truth Social post: Pope Leo XIV “thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a nuclear weapon.” By Maria Briceño• April 13, 2026 John McCain stated on August 27, 2008 in a TV ad: "Obama says Iran is a 'tiny' country, 'doesn't pose a serious threat.'" By Bart Jansen• August 27, 2008 Dick Cheney stated on June 22, 2014 in an interview on ABC's "This Week": Says President Barack Obama said when "we got bin Laden, terrorism problem solved." By Katie Sanders• June 24, 2014 Barack Obama stated on October 22, 2012 in a presidential debate: "A few months ago when you were asked what's the biggest geopolitical threat facing America, you said Russia." By Molly Moorhead• October 23, 2012 Donald Trump stated on September 03, 2015 in an interview: Under the Iran deal: "If Israel attacks Iran … we’re supposed to be on Iran’s side." By Warren Fiske, Amy Sherman• September 4, 2015
Supporting Iranians, then threatening to end civilization: How Trump contradicts himself on war By Amy Sherman• April 7, 2026 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 Trump’s conclusion that Iran war was a ‘total’ US victory By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 8, 2026 How long will the Iran war last? See Trump’s timeline shift By Amy Sherman• March 30, 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 Not just oil: How the Strait of Hormuz blockage affects US consumers, from fertilizer to helium By Louis Jacobson• April 6, 2026 Ask PolitiFact: What does the Iran war mean for US gasoline prices? By Louis Jacobson• March 4, 2026 Will you pay $500 more for gas this year because of the Iran war? Fact-checking Democrat Ed Markey By Amy Sherman• March 26, 2026 Ask PolitiFact: What is the Strait of Hormuz and how does it affect oil prices? By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• March 11, 2026 Trump disagrees with his own intelligence team. We catalog the differences By Louis Jacobson• January 31, 2019 How Iran and the United States came to the brink By Jon Greenberg• January 7, 2020 In uncertain times, fact-checkers are working with special urgency By Louis Jacobson• April 2, 2026 Fact-checking Trump: Did CNN publish a fake statement from Iran and commit a crime? By Loreben Tuquero• April 10, 2026 Has the US ‘destroyed 100% of Iran’s military capability’? Fact-checking President Donald Trump By Louis Jacobson• March 17, 2026 The war powers resolution on the Iran war: What’s next? By Louis Jacobson• June 4, 2026 Sorting out the truth on national security By Angie Drobnic Holan• October 23, 2008 Could Iran ‘soon’ hit US with long-range missile? Experts doubt Trump as US bombs Iran. By Amy Sherman• February 28, 2026 Does historical precedent justify Donald Trump’s threats against civilian targets in Iran? By Louis Jacobson• April 7, 2026 US officials say Iran sent the ‘Proud Boys’ email threats to voters By Amy Sherman• October 22, 2020 Following Trump’s Iran social media post, could the 25th Amendment be invoked against him? By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 6, 2026
