8 People 24507 Fact-checks 7748 Articles People (8) Color of Change Ohio Gun Owners NFL Players Association Georgia Gun Owners Gun Owners of America Americans United for Change Progressive Change Campaign Committee Progressive Change Campaign Committee and Democracy for America Fact-checks (24507) Donald Trump stated on October 10, 2017 in a tweet: The NFL is "getting massive tax breaks." By Manuela Tobias• October 12, 2017 Donald Trump stated on June 04, 2018 in a tweet: Philadelphia Eagles players stayed "in the Locker Room for the playing of our our National Anthem" or were "kneeling." By Michaela Winberg• June 5, 2018 Donald Trump stated on August 10, 2018 in a tweet: "Most of that money (made by the NFL) goes to the players." By Louis Jacobson• August 13, 2018 Bloggers stated on October 09, 2017 in a headline: "President Trump signs executive order stripping NFL of ‘non-profit’ status." By Joshua Gillin• October 10, 2017 Scott Keyes stated on September 10, 2011 in an article: "The Green Bay Packers are a socialist organization." By Tom Kertscher• September 18, 2011 Viral image stated on November 28, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says the Denver Broncos signed Colin Kaepernick. By Ciara O'Rourke• November 30, 2020 Mike Gallagher stated on December 20, 2019 in a radio interview: Says the House impeachment vote was the third by Democrats — "They tried to impeach Trump for criticizing the NFL and for some other things." By Madeline Heim• January 21, 2020 NFL Players Association stated on November 22, 2010 in a letter: A National Football League lockout would cost Atlanta $160 million in lost jobs and revenue. By Eric Stirgus• December 6, 2010 Carlos Gimenez stated on April 10, 2013 in a county commission meeting: The Miami Dolphins "are the only NFL team in the entire nation that pays property taxes." By Amy Sherman• April 22, 2013 Facebook posts stated on July 25, 2021 in a Facebook post: "Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has left training camp and says he will ‘not play another down in the NFL’ until the team changes their name.” By Jason Asenso• July 28, 2021 Chap Petersen stated on May 25, 2022 in a statement.: On building an NFL stadium in Virginia. By Warren Fiske• June 9, 2022 Bloggers stated on February 02, 2018 in a headline: "First NFL team declares bankruptcy over kneeling thugs." By Amy Sherman• February 7, 2018 James Woods stated on August 27, 2016 in a tweet: "The Dallas Cowboys can’t put a sticker on their helmets for the 5 police officers who were killed." By W. Gardner Selby• September 1, 2016 Greg Abbott stated on August 01, 2017 in a tweet: Says Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told players: "Stand for the Anthem or you’re off team." By W. Gardner Selby• August 2, 2017 Viral image stated on August 28, 2021 in a Facebook post: Says the Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner paid for a Wall Street Journal ad critical of the president. By Ciara O'Rourke• September 10, 2021 Instagram posts stated on May 03, 2021 in an Instagram post: “After California taxes, Trey Lance's $34.1M rookie deal becomes just $16M." By Sasha Hupka• May 13, 2021 Facebook posts stated on July 03, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says a leader of the Blackfeet Nation tribe designed the current Washington Redskins logo and once said it “made us all proud to have an Indian on a big-time team." By Samantha Putterman• July 16, 2020 Facebook posts stated on July 21, 2020 in a Facebook post: “The NFL agreed to give the domestic terror group, BLM, 250 million dollars.” By Ciara O'Rourke• July 30, 2020 Ray Lewis stated on May 25, 2011 in an interview: "Do this research … watch how much crime picks up if you take away [football]." By Eric Stirgus• June 17, 2011 Facebook posts stated on September 21, 2024 in a Facebook post: “Taylor Swift faces a 10-game NFL ban following controversial political involvement.” By Ciara O'Rourke• September 26, 2024 Articles (7748) PolitiFact Sheet: Challenges and questions remain for proposed Las Vegas stadium By Bryan Callahan, Riley Snyder• September 14, 2016 PolitiFact Florida tackles claims about Miami Dolphins stadium By Amy Sherman• May 1, 2013 Donald Trump called the NFL's kickoff rule ‘sissy football.’ 3 data points shed light on the change By Madison Czopek• September 22, 2025 A short history of the national anthem, protests and the NFL By Louis Jacobson• September 25, 2017 Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says the NFL’s Rooney Rule violates Florida law. Does it? By Samantha Putterman• April 1, 2026 Amid anthem protests, checking if 'NFL family' is diverse By Tom Kertscher• September 28, 2017 Will Tampa’s Super Bowl be a super spreader? Experts worry about what NFL can’t control By Bill McCarthy• February 1, 2021 PolitiFact Georgia roasts pants, brightens lives By Willoughby Mariano• December 12, 2010 Happy Birthday to Us! By Willoughby Mariano• June 5, 2011 In Context: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar comparing national anthem to songs of slavery By Tom Kertscher• August 15, 2018 Do Americans want to change Washington Commanders’ name, as Trump said? Polls show evolving opinion By Madison Czopek• July 22, 2025 Did the NFL ask Eminem not to kneel? What we know about Super Bowl halftime show claims By Samantha Putterman• February 15, 2022 Trump makes provocative entry into 2016 presidential race By Nancy Badertscher• July 13, 2015 Ex-Wisconsin football star: 'Women don’t know football … they are incapable' By Tom Kertscher• October 10, 2017 PunditFact fact-checks the Sept. 14 news shows By Steve Contorno, Katie Sanders, Aaron Sharockman• September 14, 2014 Fact-checking the Sept. 14 news shows By Steve Contorno, Katie Sanders, Aaron Sharockman• September 14, 2014 Juneteenth’s 156-year path to becoming a federal holiday: Here’s the history By Jon Greenberg• June 17, 2021 Donald Trump says he's an ally of peaceful protesters. Here’s what he said in the past By Jon Greenberg, Bill McCarthy• June 2, 2020 Joe Biden is pushing for more electric cars. Will there be enough charging stations? By Tom Kertscher• April 21, 2023 Fact-checking Larry Elder’s reparations chatter on 'Fox & Friends' By Bill McCarthy• June 27, 2019
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Donald Trump stated on October 10, 2017 in a tweet: The NFL is "getting massive tax breaks." By Manuela Tobias• October 12, 2017 Donald Trump stated on June 04, 2018 in a tweet: Philadelphia Eagles players stayed "in the Locker Room for the playing of our our National Anthem" or were "kneeling." By Michaela Winberg• June 5, 2018 Donald Trump stated on August 10, 2018 in a tweet: "Most of that money (made by the NFL) goes to the players." By Louis Jacobson• August 13, 2018 Bloggers stated on October 09, 2017 in a headline: "President Trump signs executive order stripping NFL of ‘non-profit’ status." By Joshua Gillin• October 10, 2017 Scott Keyes stated on September 10, 2011 in an article: "The Green Bay Packers are a socialist organization." By Tom Kertscher• September 18, 2011 Viral image stated on November 28, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says the Denver Broncos signed Colin Kaepernick. By Ciara O'Rourke• November 30, 2020 Mike Gallagher stated on December 20, 2019 in a radio interview: Says the House impeachment vote was the third by Democrats — "They tried to impeach Trump for criticizing the NFL and for some other things." By Madeline Heim• January 21, 2020 NFL Players Association stated on November 22, 2010 in a letter: A National Football League lockout would cost Atlanta $160 million in lost jobs and revenue. By Eric Stirgus• December 6, 2010 Carlos Gimenez stated on April 10, 2013 in a county commission meeting: The Miami Dolphins "are the only NFL team in the entire nation that pays property taxes." By Amy Sherman• April 22, 2013 Facebook posts stated on July 25, 2021 in a Facebook post: "Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has left training camp and says he will ‘not play another down in the NFL’ until the team changes their name.” By Jason Asenso• July 28, 2021 Chap Petersen stated on May 25, 2022 in a statement.: On building an NFL stadium in Virginia. By Warren Fiske• June 9, 2022 Bloggers stated on February 02, 2018 in a headline: "First NFL team declares bankruptcy over kneeling thugs." By Amy Sherman• February 7, 2018 James Woods stated on August 27, 2016 in a tweet: "The Dallas Cowboys can’t put a sticker on their helmets for the 5 police officers who were killed." By W. Gardner Selby• September 1, 2016 Greg Abbott stated on August 01, 2017 in a tweet: Says Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told players: "Stand for the Anthem or you’re off team." By W. Gardner Selby• August 2, 2017 Viral image stated on August 28, 2021 in a Facebook post: Says the Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner paid for a Wall Street Journal ad critical of the president. By Ciara O'Rourke• September 10, 2021 Instagram posts stated on May 03, 2021 in an Instagram post: “After California taxes, Trey Lance's $34.1M rookie deal becomes just $16M." By Sasha Hupka• May 13, 2021 Facebook posts stated on July 03, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says a leader of the Blackfeet Nation tribe designed the current Washington Redskins logo and once said it “made us all proud to have an Indian on a big-time team." By Samantha Putterman• July 16, 2020 Facebook posts stated on July 21, 2020 in a Facebook post: “The NFL agreed to give the domestic terror group, BLM, 250 million dollars.” By Ciara O'Rourke• July 30, 2020 Ray Lewis stated on May 25, 2011 in an interview: "Do this research … watch how much crime picks up if you take away [football]." By Eric Stirgus• June 17, 2011 Facebook posts stated on September 21, 2024 in a Facebook post: “Taylor Swift faces a 10-game NFL ban following controversial political involvement.” By Ciara O'Rourke• September 26, 2024
PolitiFact Sheet: Challenges and questions remain for proposed Las Vegas stadium By Bryan Callahan, Riley Snyder• September 14, 2016 PolitiFact Florida tackles claims about Miami Dolphins stadium By Amy Sherman• May 1, 2013 Donald Trump called the NFL's kickoff rule ‘sissy football.’ 3 data points shed light on the change By Madison Czopek• September 22, 2025 A short history of the national anthem, protests and the NFL By Louis Jacobson• September 25, 2017 Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says the NFL’s Rooney Rule violates Florida law. Does it? By Samantha Putterman• April 1, 2026 Amid anthem protests, checking if 'NFL family' is diverse By Tom Kertscher• September 28, 2017 Will Tampa’s Super Bowl be a super spreader? Experts worry about what NFL can’t control By Bill McCarthy• February 1, 2021 PolitiFact Georgia roasts pants, brightens lives By Willoughby Mariano• December 12, 2010 Happy Birthday to Us! By Willoughby Mariano• June 5, 2011 In Context: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar comparing national anthem to songs of slavery By Tom Kertscher• August 15, 2018 Do Americans want to change Washington Commanders’ name, as Trump said? Polls show evolving opinion By Madison Czopek• July 22, 2025 Did the NFL ask Eminem not to kneel? What we know about Super Bowl halftime show claims By Samantha Putterman• February 15, 2022 Trump makes provocative entry into 2016 presidential race By Nancy Badertscher• July 13, 2015 Ex-Wisconsin football star: 'Women don’t know football … they are incapable' By Tom Kertscher• October 10, 2017 PunditFact fact-checks the Sept. 14 news shows By Steve Contorno, Katie Sanders, Aaron Sharockman• September 14, 2014 Fact-checking the Sept. 14 news shows By Steve Contorno, Katie Sanders, Aaron Sharockman• September 14, 2014 Juneteenth’s 156-year path to becoming a federal holiday: Here’s the history By Jon Greenberg• June 17, 2021 Donald Trump says he's an ally of peaceful protesters. Here’s what he said in the past By Jon Greenberg, Bill McCarthy• June 2, 2020 Joe Biden is pushing for more electric cars. Will there be enough charging stations? By Tom Kertscher• April 21, 2023 Fact-checking Larry Elder’s reparations chatter on 'Fox & Friends' By Bill McCarthy• June 27, 2019
