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Search results for "MAGA sycophants one by one are saying 'We need a ballroom'"

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Fact-checks (26045)

Donald Trump stated on July 31, 2025 in remarks to reporters:
A new White House ballroom “won't interfere with the current building.”
By Grace Abels, Louis Jacobson• October 22, 2025
Hakeem Jeffries stated on October 23, 2025 in an X post:
“The Trump administration just declared that erecting a ballroom is the president’s main priority,” rather than issues such as the cost of living and health care.
By Louis Jacobson• October 24, 2025
Viral image stated on October 17, 2024 in an Instagram post:
Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster was arrested “for aiding FEMA in deep state’s ‘eminent domain’ takeover of North Carolina.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• October 24, 2024
Rachel Maddow stated on July 13, 2015 in a segment on her show:
Despite what Donald Trump claims, "there weren’t 15,000 people who turned out in Phoenix" to see Trump speak.
By Katie Sanders• July 15, 2015
MAGA Inc stated on January 08, 2024 in an ad:
"Nikki Haley refused to call illegals criminals" and "repeatedly pushed amnesty for illegals."
By Maria Ramirez Uribe• January 23, 2024
Nation of Islam Research Group stated on April 26, 2015 in a Facebook post:
Says Baltimore police are "trained by Mossad and Shin Bet."
By Jon Greenberg• April 29, 2015
Donald Trump stated on August 18, 2025 in remarks at the White House:
With voting machines, "They say we're going to have the results in two weeks. With paper ballots, you have the results that night."
By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• August 19, 2025
MAGA Inc stated on October 28, 2023 in a TV ad in Iowa:
Gov. Ron DeSantis “actually sponsored the bill to make Puerto Rico a state.”
By Amy Sherman• November 1, 2023
Donald Trump stated on August 19, 2020 in a tweet:
Goodyear Tires “announced a BAN ON MAGA HATS…This is what the Radical Left Democrats do.”
By Noah Y. Kim• August 19, 2020
MAGA Inc stated on April 25, 2024 in an ad:
President Joe Biden is paying rent for immigrants illegally in the country.
By Maria Ramirez Uribe• May 9, 2024
Kayleigh McEnany stated on November 14, 2020 in a tweet:
“More than one MILLION marchers for President @realDonaldTrump descend on” Washington, D.C., on Nov. 14.
By Daniel Funke• November 16, 2020
Republican Governors Association stated on September 05, 2022 in Email:
Says President Joe Biden “recently said that 48.8% of Wisconsin voters are threats to democracy.”
By Madeline Heim• September 9, 2022
Facebook posts stated on November 14, 2020 in a series of photos:
“These are real to date pictures taken during the Million (MAGA) March 2020.”
By Daniel Funke• November 17, 2020
Facebook posts stated on February 15, 2022 in a Facebook post:
"Ivanka Trump charged with major crime.”
By Jeff Cercone• February 17, 2022
Instagram posts stated on February 29, 2024 in an Instagram post:
“Chuck Schumer caught on hot mic” plotting to “blame REPUBLICANS AND MAGA” for reform delays.
By Jeff Cercone• March 1, 2024
MAGA Inc stated on May 24, 2023 in an ad:
“Ron DeSantis voted against the wall.”
By Maria Ramirez Uribe• May 26, 2023
Viral image stated on September 07, 2024 in a Threads post:
Photo shows Elton John wearing a “MAGA” jacket.
By Ciara O'Rourke• September 12, 2024
Bob Stacey stated on October 19, 2010 in a television ad:
Says Tom Hughes supports paving over thousands of acres with over-development and sprawl.
By Janie Har• October 20, 2010
Kendrick Meek stated on July 29, 2010 in a TV ad.:
"Jeff Greene can buy anything" ...  he owns two mansions.
By Aaron Sharockman• July 30, 2010
Joshua Feuerstein stated on October 07, 2018 in a Facebook post:
Says #MeToo movement sign suggested assaulting First Lady Melania Trump.
By Kyra Haas• October 11, 2018

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By Louis Jacobson• April 26, 2026

Hakeem Jeffries ‘maximum warfare’ comment was about redistricting, not a call to violence

By Amy Sherman• April 27, 2026

White House construction: How Donald Trump’s ballroom compares with Barack Obama’s renovations

By Maria Briceño• October 31, 2025

Key question in the Jimmy Kimmel case: Does the FCC have the power to regulate speech?

By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman• September 18, 2025

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By Angie Drobnic Holan• May 3, 2019

Donald Trump in Dallas gets Hillary Clinton/Syria claim right, other facts wrong

By W. Gardner Selby• June 17, 2016

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By Amy Sherman• October 17, 2011

The evidence that Trump is telling the truth about his positive coronavirus test

By Noah Y. Kim• October 2, 2020

Trump wants to close the Education Department. Here's what to know.

By Grace Abels, Amy Sherman• March 20, 2025

Trump says he's kept all of his campaign promises. Our MAGA-Meter shows something different.

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• February 23, 2026

What is a MAGA Republican?

By Jon Greenberg• September 21, 2022

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By Ellen Hine• November 21, 2025

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By Maria Ramirez Uribe• January 24, 2025

Disease-carrying mosquitoes are adapting. How researchers are racing, and stumbling, to keep up

By Jon Greenberg• December 21, 2016

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By Amy Sherman• October 19, 2024

Donald Trump issues order to pause TikTok ban for 75 days

By Amy Sherman• January 21, 2025

Fact-checking Joe Biden’s speech about democracy before the 2022 midterms

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