4 People 7682 Fact-checks 3475 Articles People (4) Campaign for Primary Accountability Democratic candidates for Wisconsin governor Nevada Assembly Republican Candidates Republican state Assembly candidates in Wisconsin Fact-checks (7682) Donald Trump stated on June 25, 2025 in a Truth Social post: New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is a communist. By Ella Moore, Amy Sherman• June 26, 2025 Elon Musk stated on November 04, 2025 in an X post: “The New York City ballot form is a scam” because “mayoral candidates appear twice.” By Louis Jacobson• November 4, 2025 Michael Bennet stated on July 11, 2016 in a campaign email : Says GOP Senate nominee Darryl Glenn said he wants to see Ted Cruz appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. By Alan Gathright• July 13, 2016 X posts stated on November 02, 2025 in an X post: New York state has "no ID requirement" to vote, and people could lie about their address and "vote in multiple precincts." By Maria Briceño• November 4, 2025 Nancy Mace stated on November 06, 2025 in a fundraising email: New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani “is bringing Sharia law to America.” By Louis Jacobson• November 7, 2025 X posts stated on January 31, 2026 in an X post: Images show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child with his mother, Mira Nair, and Jeffrey Epstein. By Maria Briceño• February 2, 2026 Corey Lewandowski stated on April 17, 2016 in an interview on Fox News Sunday: "The chairman of the party of Florida, who is an avid and outward supporter of Marco Rubio, gets to appoint 30 of those delegates." By Amy Sherman• April 19, 2016 Katie Britt stated on March 19, 2026 in a press conference: “You can't shovel snow in New York City without an ID.” By Amy Sherman• March 20, 2026 Emerald Robinson stated on May 26, 2022 in a Substack post: “Nobody in any election in America gets 74% of the votes. Ever. It doesn’t happen.” By Louis Jacobson• June 1, 2022 Austin Board of Realtors PAC stated on October 29, 2016 in a mailer spotted by an Austin voter: Says Gerald Daugherty is endorsed by the Austin American-Statesman. By W. Gardner Selby• November 1, 2016 Sam Sutton stated on March 11, 2026 in a rally: From January 2025 to January 2026, “hate crimes in New York City increased by 152%” By Emma Gavazzi• May 5, 2026 William Barber stated on February 20, 2020 in a tweet: Says “every time" the DSCC endorsed someone in North Carolina's U.S. Senate primary, "and the person they didn’t support was black, the candidate they picked ended up losing." By Paul Specht• March 5, 2020 Duane Hall stated on April 20, 2018 in a mailer: Claims to be endorsed by the Democratic Party. By Paul Specht• April 20, 2018 TikTok posts stated on March 31, 2023 in a video: A video shows Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis saying, “Now Trump’s been indicted, now the people will have no choice but to accept me as their assigned candidate.” By Gabrielle Settles• April 7, 2023 Mitt Romney stated on February 23, 2012 in Feb. 23, 2012, in a campaign ad: Says "Rick Santorum supported (Arlen) Specter over conservative candidates twice." By Becky Bowers• February 29, 2012 Eve Schatelowitz Alcantar stated on January 28, 2010 in a response to League of Women Voters of Texas.: "In this judicial race, special interest groups have demanded money from me, in exchange for endorsement and support." By W. Gardner Selby• February 21, 2010 John Fetterman stated on February 01, 2016 in in a Reddit AMA: "I am the only candidate that has endorsed Bernie Sanders for President. In PA, I've got Bernie's back." By Cassie Owens• February 4, 2016 Tim Michels stated on August 01, 2022 in Public statement: On endorsing former President Donald Trump in 2024 By D.L. Davis• August 12, 2022 Donald Trump stated on February 05, 2024 in an appearance on Dan Bongino's show: In Oklahoma, "I won 77 out of 77 counties. Ronald Reagan is second with 56." By Louis Jacobson• February 6, 2024 Debbie Wasserman Schultz stated on January 31, 2012 in a press release: Says Mitt Romney’s campaign "has already spent more on negative ads than John McCain did during his entire presidential run." By Amy Sherman• February 3, 2012 Articles (3475) In Context: Zohran Mamdani’s use of phrase ‘seizing the means of production.’ What’s it mean? By Amy Sherman• July 3, 2025 Can the US government strip Zohran Mamdani of his citizenship? By Samantha Putterman, Maria Ramirez Uribe• November 7, 2025 Donald Trump’s misleading complaints about election rigging By Alan Gathright, Amy Sherman• April 20, 2016 Donald Trump’s misleading complaints about election rigging in Florida By Alan Gathright, Amy Sherman• April 21, 2016 Fact-checking the 2018 Ohio primary By Amy Sherman• May 7, 2018 Can the U.S. government revoke your citizenship? What to know about denaturalization By Maria Ramirez Uribe• July 14, 2025 Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ interview: Fact-checking his statements on nuclear weapons, Mamdani, ICE By Grace Abels, Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman, Maria Ramirez Uribe, Amy Sherman• November 3, 2025 Ohio Senate primary to test Donald Trump’s sway with voters By Jon Greenberg• April 27, 2022 UPDATED: Austin newspaper (still) not endorsing candidates in November elections By W. Gardner Selby• November 1, 2016 The race for the Ohio U.S. Senate seat: A guide By Jon Greenberg• March 8, 2022 Clinton's calendar miscalculation By Stephanie Garry, Angie Drobnic Holan• May 26, 2008 Fact-checking the March 6 news shows By Louis Jacobson, Linda Qiu• March 7, 2016 Fact-checking the March 6 news shows By Louis Jacobson, Linda Qiu• March 6, 2016 A contested convention? The Democrats’ delegate system, explained By Louis Jacobson• February 27, 2020 The race for the Missouri Senate seat: A guide By Louis Jacobson• April 19, 2022 Trump’s attacks on Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s backing by George Soros: What to know By Amy Sherman• March 23, 2023 Did Ted Cruz pledge to back the Republican nominee? By Allison Graves, Amy Sherman• July 21, 2016 Why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez nominated Bernie Sanders at the Democratic convention By Jon Greenberg• August 19, 2020 Joe Biden drops out, endorses Kamala Harris. How do the Democrats choose a 2024 nominee now? 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Donald Trump stated on June 25, 2025 in a Truth Social post: New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is a communist. By Ella Moore, Amy Sherman• June 26, 2025 Elon Musk stated on November 04, 2025 in an X post: “The New York City ballot form is a scam” because “mayoral candidates appear twice.” By Louis Jacobson• November 4, 2025 Michael Bennet stated on July 11, 2016 in a campaign email : Says GOP Senate nominee Darryl Glenn said he wants to see Ted Cruz appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. By Alan Gathright• July 13, 2016 X posts stated on November 02, 2025 in an X post: New York state has "no ID requirement" to vote, and people could lie about their address and "vote in multiple precincts." By Maria Briceño• November 4, 2025 Nancy Mace stated on November 06, 2025 in a fundraising email: New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani “is bringing Sharia law to America.” By Louis Jacobson• November 7, 2025 X posts stated on January 31, 2026 in an X post: Images show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child with his mother, Mira Nair, and Jeffrey Epstein. By Maria Briceño• February 2, 2026 Corey Lewandowski stated on April 17, 2016 in an interview on Fox News Sunday: "The chairman of the party of Florida, who is an avid and outward supporter of Marco Rubio, gets to appoint 30 of those delegates." By Amy Sherman• April 19, 2016 Katie Britt stated on March 19, 2026 in a press conference: “You can't shovel snow in New York City without an ID.” By Amy Sherman• March 20, 2026 Emerald Robinson stated on May 26, 2022 in a Substack post: “Nobody in any election in America gets 74% of the votes. Ever. It doesn’t happen.” By Louis Jacobson• June 1, 2022 Austin Board of Realtors PAC stated on October 29, 2016 in a mailer spotted by an Austin voter: Says Gerald Daugherty is endorsed by the Austin American-Statesman. By W. Gardner Selby• November 1, 2016 Sam Sutton stated on March 11, 2026 in a rally: From January 2025 to January 2026, “hate crimes in New York City increased by 152%” By Emma Gavazzi• May 5, 2026 William Barber stated on February 20, 2020 in a tweet: Says “every time" the DSCC endorsed someone in North Carolina's U.S. Senate primary, "and the person they didn’t support was black, the candidate they picked ended up losing." By Paul Specht• March 5, 2020 Duane Hall stated on April 20, 2018 in a mailer: Claims to be endorsed by the Democratic Party. By Paul Specht• April 20, 2018 TikTok posts stated on March 31, 2023 in a video: A video shows Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis saying, “Now Trump’s been indicted, now the people will have no choice but to accept me as their assigned candidate.” By Gabrielle Settles• April 7, 2023 Mitt Romney stated on February 23, 2012 in Feb. 23, 2012, in a campaign ad: Says "Rick Santorum supported (Arlen) Specter over conservative candidates twice." By Becky Bowers• February 29, 2012 Eve Schatelowitz Alcantar stated on January 28, 2010 in a response to League of Women Voters of Texas.: "In this judicial race, special interest groups have demanded money from me, in exchange for endorsement and support." By W. Gardner Selby• February 21, 2010 John Fetterman stated on February 01, 2016 in in a Reddit AMA: "I am the only candidate that has endorsed Bernie Sanders for President. In PA, I've got Bernie's back." By Cassie Owens• February 4, 2016 Tim Michels stated on August 01, 2022 in Public statement: On endorsing former President Donald Trump in 2024 By D.L. Davis• August 12, 2022 Donald Trump stated on February 05, 2024 in an appearance on Dan Bongino's show: In Oklahoma, "I won 77 out of 77 counties. Ronald Reagan is second with 56." By Louis Jacobson• February 6, 2024 Debbie Wasserman Schultz stated on January 31, 2012 in a press release: Says Mitt Romney’s campaign "has already spent more on negative ads than John McCain did during his entire presidential run." By Amy Sherman• February 3, 2012
In Context: Zohran Mamdani’s use of phrase ‘seizing the means of production.’ What’s it mean? By Amy Sherman• July 3, 2025 Can the US government strip Zohran Mamdani of his citizenship? By Samantha Putterman, Maria Ramirez Uribe• November 7, 2025 Donald Trump’s misleading complaints about election rigging By Alan Gathright, Amy Sherman• April 20, 2016 Donald Trump’s misleading complaints about election rigging in Florida By Alan Gathright, Amy Sherman• April 21, 2016 Fact-checking the 2018 Ohio primary By Amy Sherman• May 7, 2018 Can the U.S. government revoke your citizenship? What to know about denaturalization By Maria Ramirez Uribe• July 14, 2025 Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ interview: Fact-checking his statements on nuclear weapons, Mamdani, ICE By Grace Abels, Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman, Maria Ramirez Uribe, Amy Sherman• November 3, 2025 Ohio Senate primary to test Donald Trump’s sway with voters By Jon Greenberg• April 27, 2022 UPDATED: Austin newspaper (still) not endorsing candidates in November elections By W. Gardner Selby• November 1, 2016 The race for the Ohio U.S. Senate seat: A guide By Jon Greenberg• March 8, 2022 Clinton's calendar miscalculation By Stephanie Garry, Angie Drobnic Holan• May 26, 2008 Fact-checking the March 6 news shows By Louis Jacobson, Linda Qiu• March 7, 2016 Fact-checking the March 6 news shows By Louis Jacobson, Linda Qiu• March 6, 2016 A contested convention? The Democrats’ delegate system, explained By Louis Jacobson• February 27, 2020 The race for the Missouri Senate seat: A guide By Louis Jacobson• April 19, 2022 Trump’s attacks on Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s backing by George Soros: What to know By Amy Sherman• March 23, 2023 Did Ted Cruz pledge to back the Republican nominee? By Allison Graves, Amy Sherman• July 21, 2016 Why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez nominated Bernie Sanders at the Democratic convention By Jon Greenberg• August 19, 2020 Joe Biden drops out, endorses Kamala Harris. How do the Democrats choose a 2024 nominee now? By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• July 21, 2024 Does the New Hampshire primary have a future? Impressions from PolitiFact’s reporting on the ground By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• January 23, 2024