12 People 16218 Fact-checks 5607 Articles People (12) Kash Patel Anti-Defamation League The David Perdue Files Gays Against Groomers Americans Against Food Taxes Mayors Against Illegal Guns Citizens Against Rail Taxes Citizens Against Government Waste Mothers Against Drunk Driving Vietnam Veterans Against John McCain Ohioans Against Deceptive Rx Ballot Issue No on 60 campaign against condom requirement in adult films Fact-checks (16218) Instagram posts stated on February 10, 2025 in an Instagram post: Says Kash Patel said, “FBI investigation uncovers 256 emails between Adam Schiff and Jeffrey Epstein.” By Ciara O'Rourke• February 12, 2025 X posts stated on December 01, 2024 in a post: Kash Patel posted on X that “the FBI is gay.” By Sara Swann• December 2, 2024 Facebook posts stated on November 27, 2024 in a Facebook post: “Elon Musk announces January 20th as the date for bombshell release of Diddy and Epstein client list.” By Ciara O'Rourke• December 4, 2024 Kash Patel stated on January 25, 2026 in an interview on Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures": “You cannot bring a firearm loaded with multiple magazines to any sort of protest that you want. It’s that simple.” By Louis Jacobson• January 27, 2026 Matt Gaetz stated on September 10, 2022 in a Facebook post: Image shows a Rebekah Jones campaign event. By Yacob Reyes• September 19, 2022 Viral image stated on November 28, 2021 in a Facebook post: “Kyle Rittenhouse files a $60 million lawsuit against Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg.” By Ciara O'Rourke• November 29, 2021 Facebook posts stated on April 24, 2023 in a post shared on Facebook: BlackRock owns 59 million shares of Dominion Voting Systems and 45.7 million shares of Fox News. BlackRock sued itself and fired Tucker Carlson as part of the lawsuit. By Madison Czopek• April 26, 2023 Facebook posts stated on May 30, 2021 in a Facebook post: "Absent from the news — Dominion lost their lawsuits against Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell." By Tom Kertscher• June 1, 2021 Facebook posts stated on December 01, 2021 in a post: “Federal magistrate approves $110 million defamation suit against LeBron James by Kyle Rittenhouse.” By Monique Curet• December 2, 2021 Bloggers stated on March 13, 2023 in a blog post: “‘The View’ settles with the Rittenhouses for $22 million and a formal apology.” By Ciara O'Rourke• March 13, 2023 Donald Trump stated on September 27, 2025 in a Truth Social post: On Jan. 6, 2021, 274 FBI agents were “probably acting as agitators and insurrectionists, but certainly not as ‘law enforcement officials.’” By Samantha Putterman• September 30, 2025 Sean Hannity stated on June 09, 2022 in a TV segment: “Donald Trump authorized up to 20,000 National Guard troops to protect the Capitol" before Jan. 6, 2021, but was "rejected" by Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer. By Bill McCarthy• June 13, 2022 Donald Trump stated on September 05, 2018 in a tweet: "Someone can write an article or book, totally make up stories and form a picture of a person that is literally the exact opposite of the fact, and get away with it without retribution or cost. Don’t know why Washington politicians don’t change libel laws?" By Louis Jacobson• September 5, 2018 Instagram posts stated on January 28, 2024 in an Instagram post: Judge in E. Jean Carroll-Donald Trump trial “involved in sex trafficking.” By Jeff Cercone• January 30, 2024 Viral image stated on November 28, 2021 in a Facebook post: “Kyle Rittenhouse files $400 million suit against CNN!” By Ciara O'Rourke• December 1, 2021 Threads posts stated on February 01, 2025 in a Threads post: “Melania wins $900 million ‘defamation lawsuit’ against The View & Sunny Hostin.” By Sofia Ahmed• February 4, 2025 Instagram posts stated on January 22, 2024 in an Instagram post: Social media post claims judge in Trump’s defamation trial engaged in “election interference” by delaying the trial to New Hampshire’s primary day. By Madison Czopek• January 25, 2024 Facebook posts stated on June 25, 2024 in a Facebook post: “Riley Gaines won $10 million against Whoopi Goldberg for defaming her reputation.” By Ciara O'Rourke• July 3, 2024 Threads posts stated on October 10, 2024 in a photo: “Trump's convictions have all been overturned and he is getting his $500,000,000.00 back!” By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu• October 18, 2024 Facebook posts stated on November 18, 2024 in a Facebook post: "Kyle Rittenhouse registers a lien against Whoopi Goldberg’s Malibu home for $22 million.” By Maria Briceño• November 22, 2024 Articles (5607) Trump's posts on Brown shooting, Reiner killing highlight a rush to post before facts are known By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• December 15, 2025 Live: Fact-checking Senate confirmation hearings for Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard, Robert Kennedy Jr. By PolitiFact Staff • January 30, 2025 The fallout from spreading election falsehoods: lawsuits, settlements and bankruptcy filings By Madison Czopek• June 13, 2024 In Context: What did Trump say about inviting US women's hockey team to the State of the Union? By Amy Sherman• February 23, 2026 Timeline: What the Trump administration has said about Epstein files release By Grace Abels• July 8, 2025 Nihilistic violent extremism: What the FBI term means and why experts warn against overuse By Amy Sherman• October 13, 2025 Live: Fact-checking Trump Cabinet confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. By Madison Czopek, Samantha Putterman• January 29, 2025 Trump ‘exonerated’ by Epstein docs? Here’s what they do (and don’t) say about the former president By Jeff Cercone• January 11, 2024 Dominion-Fox lawsuit: Looking back at false claims about voting machine company By Jeff Cercone• April 17, 2023 Villanova University was targeted by ‘swatting.’ What is it, and how does it affect victims? By Loreben Tuquero• August 22, 2025 Trump's actions could affect the 2026 midterm elections. What will it mean for voters? By Amy Sherman• November 3, 2025 Is Donald Trump in the Jeffrey Epstein files? What to know after social media fight with Elon Musk By Amy Sherman• June 6, 2025 Stormy Daniels’ order to pay Trump in failed defamation lawsuit is unrelated to NY case By Samantha Putterman• April 7, 2023 Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation lawsuit against Fox News: What to know before the trial By Madison Czopek• April 17, 2023 Here are our fact-checks about Ray Epps, who is suing Fox News for defamation over Jan. 6 claims By Jeff Cercone• July 13, 2023 How Fox News, Newsmax vote-rigging coverage squares with defamation law By Jon Greenberg• December 23, 2020 President Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi: How she helped his agenda, and shaded the truth By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Zoe Weyand• April 2, 2026 Fact-checking claims about the Colorado attack at a gathering supporting hostages held by Hamas By Loreben Tuquero• June 4, 2025 A Newsmax host shut down MyPillow CEO’s Dominion conspiracy talk. Here’s the background By Bill McCarthy• February 4, 2021 Fact-checking Trump on Reflecting Pool renovation timeline, cost, contractor relationship By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• May 28, 2026
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Instagram posts stated on February 10, 2025 in an Instagram post: Says Kash Patel said, “FBI investigation uncovers 256 emails between Adam Schiff and Jeffrey Epstein.” By Ciara O'Rourke• February 12, 2025 X posts stated on December 01, 2024 in a post: Kash Patel posted on X that “the FBI is gay.” By Sara Swann• December 2, 2024 Facebook posts stated on November 27, 2024 in a Facebook post: “Elon Musk announces January 20th as the date for bombshell release of Diddy and Epstein client list.” By Ciara O'Rourke• December 4, 2024 Kash Patel stated on January 25, 2026 in an interview on Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures": “You cannot bring a firearm loaded with multiple magazines to any sort of protest that you want. It’s that simple.” By Louis Jacobson• January 27, 2026 Matt Gaetz stated on September 10, 2022 in a Facebook post: Image shows a Rebekah Jones campaign event. By Yacob Reyes• September 19, 2022 Viral image stated on November 28, 2021 in a Facebook post: “Kyle Rittenhouse files a $60 million lawsuit against Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg.” By Ciara O'Rourke• November 29, 2021 Facebook posts stated on April 24, 2023 in a post shared on Facebook: BlackRock owns 59 million shares of Dominion Voting Systems and 45.7 million shares of Fox News. BlackRock sued itself and fired Tucker Carlson as part of the lawsuit. By Madison Czopek• April 26, 2023 Facebook posts stated on May 30, 2021 in a Facebook post: "Absent from the news — Dominion lost their lawsuits against Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell." By Tom Kertscher• June 1, 2021 Facebook posts stated on December 01, 2021 in a post: “Federal magistrate approves $110 million defamation suit against LeBron James by Kyle Rittenhouse.” By Monique Curet• December 2, 2021 Bloggers stated on March 13, 2023 in a blog post: “‘The View’ settles with the Rittenhouses for $22 million and a formal apology.” By Ciara O'Rourke• March 13, 2023 Donald Trump stated on September 27, 2025 in a Truth Social post: On Jan. 6, 2021, 274 FBI agents were “probably acting as agitators and insurrectionists, but certainly not as ‘law enforcement officials.’” By Samantha Putterman• September 30, 2025 Sean Hannity stated on June 09, 2022 in a TV segment: “Donald Trump authorized up to 20,000 National Guard troops to protect the Capitol" before Jan. 6, 2021, but was "rejected" by Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer. By Bill McCarthy• June 13, 2022 Donald Trump stated on September 05, 2018 in a tweet: "Someone can write an article or book, totally make up stories and form a picture of a person that is literally the exact opposite of the fact, and get away with it without retribution or cost. Don’t know why Washington politicians don’t change libel laws?" By Louis Jacobson• September 5, 2018 Instagram posts stated on January 28, 2024 in an Instagram post: Judge in E. Jean Carroll-Donald Trump trial “involved in sex trafficking.” By Jeff Cercone• January 30, 2024 Viral image stated on November 28, 2021 in a Facebook post: “Kyle Rittenhouse files $400 million suit against CNN!” By Ciara O'Rourke• December 1, 2021 Threads posts stated on February 01, 2025 in a Threads post: “Melania wins $900 million ‘defamation lawsuit’ against The View & Sunny Hostin.” By Sofia Ahmed• February 4, 2025 Instagram posts stated on January 22, 2024 in an Instagram post: Social media post claims judge in Trump’s defamation trial engaged in “election interference” by delaying the trial to New Hampshire’s primary day. By Madison Czopek• January 25, 2024 Facebook posts stated on June 25, 2024 in a Facebook post: “Riley Gaines won $10 million against Whoopi Goldberg for defaming her reputation.” By Ciara O'Rourke• July 3, 2024 Threads posts stated on October 10, 2024 in a photo: “Trump's convictions have all been overturned and he is getting his $500,000,000.00 back!” By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu• October 18, 2024 Facebook posts stated on November 18, 2024 in a Facebook post: "Kyle Rittenhouse registers a lien against Whoopi Goldberg’s Malibu home for $22 million.” By Maria Briceño• November 22, 2024
Trump's posts on Brown shooting, Reiner killing highlight a rush to post before facts are known By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• December 15, 2025 Live: Fact-checking Senate confirmation hearings for Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard, Robert Kennedy Jr. By PolitiFact Staff • January 30, 2025 The fallout from spreading election falsehoods: lawsuits, settlements and bankruptcy filings By Madison Czopek• June 13, 2024 In Context: What did Trump say about inviting US women's hockey team to the State of the Union? By Amy Sherman• February 23, 2026 Timeline: What the Trump administration has said about Epstein files release By Grace Abels• July 8, 2025 Nihilistic violent extremism: What the FBI term means and why experts warn against overuse By Amy Sherman• October 13, 2025 Live: Fact-checking Trump Cabinet confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. By Madison Czopek, Samantha Putterman• January 29, 2025 Trump ‘exonerated’ by Epstein docs? Here’s what they do (and don’t) say about the former president By Jeff Cercone• January 11, 2024 Dominion-Fox lawsuit: Looking back at false claims about voting machine company By Jeff Cercone• April 17, 2023 Villanova University was targeted by ‘swatting.’ What is it, and how does it affect victims? By Loreben Tuquero• August 22, 2025 Trump's actions could affect the 2026 midterm elections. What will it mean for voters? By Amy Sherman• November 3, 2025 Is Donald Trump in the Jeffrey Epstein files? What to know after social media fight with Elon Musk By Amy Sherman• June 6, 2025 Stormy Daniels’ order to pay Trump in failed defamation lawsuit is unrelated to NY case By Samantha Putterman• April 7, 2023 Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation lawsuit against Fox News: What to know before the trial By Madison Czopek• April 17, 2023 Here are our fact-checks about Ray Epps, who is suing Fox News for defamation over Jan. 6 claims By Jeff Cercone• July 13, 2023 How Fox News, Newsmax vote-rigging coverage squares with defamation law By Jon Greenberg• December 23, 2020 President Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi: How she helped his agenda, and shaded the truth By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Zoe Weyand• April 2, 2026 Fact-checking claims about the Colorado attack at a gathering supporting hostages held by Hamas By Loreben Tuquero• June 4, 2025 A Newsmax host shut down MyPillow CEO’s Dominion conspiracy talk. Here’s the background By Bill McCarthy• February 4, 2021 Fact-checking Trump on Reflecting Pool renovation timeline, cost, contractor relationship By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• May 28, 2026
