13 People 25342 Fact-checks 8302 Articles People (13) Coalition to Stop the Proposed Tax Hike Amendment Tax March Yes on 10 campaign No Tax For Tracks The Tax Foundation Coalition for Fair Budget Priorities 10 GOP Louisiana Lawmakers Mayors Against Illegal Guns Americans Against Food Taxes Ax The Bev Tax Americans For Tax Reform Citizens Against Rail Taxes Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy Fact-checks (25342) 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 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 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 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 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 George LeMieux stated on August 29, 2012 in an op-ed in the Tampa Bay Times: Says Charlie Crist "was pro-life, pro-gun and vehemently anti-tax." By Amy Sherman• September 6, 2012 Bill Daley stated on December 06, 2018 in a TV ad: Says he "will put a moratorium on tax hikes to keep families in their homes." By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller• December 16, 2018 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 Christine O'Donnell stated on October 11, 2010 in a campaign video: "One man (New Castle, Del., County Executive, Chris Coons) thought property taxes should be hiked almost 50 percent." By Robert Farley• October 13, 2010 Bernie Sanders stated on February 15, 2020 in a speech in Las Vegas: Says Mike Bloomberg “opposed modest proposals during Barack Obama’s presidency to raise taxes on the wealthy, while advocating for cuts to Medicare and Social Security.” By Jon Greenberg• February 18, 2020 Republican Governors Association stated on April 29, 2012 in a television ad: Mayor Tom Barrett’s policies drove unemployment up 27 percent in Milwaukee, pushing it to "one of America’s 10 worst cities for unemployment." By Dave Umhoefer• April 11, 2012 Kasim Reed stated on September 23, 2012 in an interview: Says "you cannot implement Paul Ryan’s plan without allowing for any increases in revenue." By Eric Stirgus• September 28, 2012 Bernie Sanders stated on February 15, 2020 in a speech in Nevada: Says Mike Bloomberg is “a candidate who in 2015 stated, and I quote: ‘I, for example, am not in favor, have never been in favor of raising the minimum wage.’” By Amy Sherman• February 18, 2020 Richard Tomlins stated on August 22, 2011 in a recorded telephone message to Cranston residents: "Mayor Fung wants to punish our children's education by removing 12 million dollars from current funding to pay for his private charter school. Your taxes would increase by between 6 and 8 percent per year." By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• September 4, 2011 Andrew Cuomo stated on November 19, 2018 in a radio interview: "There is nothing that we have done on Amazon that we have not done with hundreds of other projects." By Jill Terreri Ramos• December 7, 2018 Bob Buckhorn stated on January 15, 2015 in a campaign ad: Says he "balanced the budget without raising taxes." By Richard Danielson• January 16, 2015 Scott Walker stated on September 20, 2018 in a TV ad: Says Tony Evers will "raise property taxes, raise income taxes and raise gas taxes by as much as a dollar a gallon." By Tom Kertscher• October 11, 2018 New Jersey Assembly Democrats stated on May 10, 2011 in a press release: Gov. Chris Christie caused a 4.1 percent increase in property taxes in 2010, marking the highest increase since 2007. By Bill Wichert• June 16, 2011 A C Wharton stated on April 16, 2012 in an interview about his city budget proposal.: "We will not ask for a tax increase to run city government." By Zack McMillin• May 6, 2012 Articles (8302) 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 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 Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez sticks to key promises in second budget By Amy Sherman• July 23, 2012 Can the U.S. government revoke your citizenship? What to know about denaturalization By Maria Ramirez Uribe• July 14, 2025 Chris Christie rehashes old facts in budget speech By Erin O'Neill• February 21, 2012 Fact-checking the resume-driven Chicago mayor's race By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller• February 24, 2019 One year in, the Carlos-O-Meter rates Mayor Gimenez’s promises By Amy Sherman• June 29, 2012 Fact-checking claims in the Wisconsin recall election By Dave Umhoefer• April 23, 2012 2 big races in Milwaukee By Tom Kertscher• January 4, 2016 A round up of recall charges, counter-charges By Dave Umhoefer• April 17, 2012 Nikki Haley said ‘DeSantisLies.com’ 16 times in Iowa debate. How accurate is the website? By Grace Abels, Samantha Putterman• January 11, 2024 Fact-checking Gov. Scott Walker's new book By Tom Kertscher, Dave Umhoefer• November 18, 2013 Fact-checking Mike Bloomberg’s response to redlining attack By Amy Sherman• February 27, 2020 Who made Big Apple sweeter? By Neil Skene• November 21, 2007 Mail call: Readers criticize Scott and PolitiFact coverage on high-speed rail By Aaron Sharockman• February 18, 2011 The 2019 Chicago mayor’s race is heating up: Here’s what we’re watching By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller• November 11, 2018 Truth-O-Meter rules on abortion, tax increase claims By Caryn Shinske• March 20, 2012 Who’s right on life expectancy, Ron DeSantis or Nikki Haley? Both By Louis Jacobson, Maria Ramirez Uribe• January 11, 2024 On ‘Meet the Press,’ Chris Christie talks national politics, state finances By Erin O'Neill• January 23, 2012
Coalition to Stop the Proposed Tax Hike Amendment Tax March Yes on 10 campaign No Tax For Tracks The Tax Foundation Coalition for Fair Budget Priorities 10 GOP Louisiana Lawmakers Mayors Against Illegal Guns Americans Against Food Taxes Ax The Bev Tax Americans For Tax Reform Citizens Against Rail Taxes Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy
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 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 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 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 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 George LeMieux stated on August 29, 2012 in an op-ed in the Tampa Bay Times: Says Charlie Crist "was pro-life, pro-gun and vehemently anti-tax." By Amy Sherman• September 6, 2012 Bill Daley stated on December 06, 2018 in a TV ad: Says he "will put a moratorium on tax hikes to keep families in their homes." By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller• December 16, 2018 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 Christine O'Donnell stated on October 11, 2010 in a campaign video: "One man (New Castle, Del., County Executive, Chris Coons) thought property taxes should be hiked almost 50 percent." By Robert Farley• October 13, 2010 Bernie Sanders stated on February 15, 2020 in a speech in Las Vegas: Says Mike Bloomberg “opposed modest proposals during Barack Obama’s presidency to raise taxes on the wealthy, while advocating for cuts to Medicare and Social Security.” By Jon Greenberg• February 18, 2020 Republican Governors Association stated on April 29, 2012 in a television ad: Mayor Tom Barrett’s policies drove unemployment up 27 percent in Milwaukee, pushing it to "one of America’s 10 worst cities for unemployment." By Dave Umhoefer• April 11, 2012 Kasim Reed stated on September 23, 2012 in an interview: Says "you cannot implement Paul Ryan’s plan without allowing for any increases in revenue." By Eric Stirgus• September 28, 2012 Bernie Sanders stated on February 15, 2020 in a speech in Nevada: Says Mike Bloomberg is “a candidate who in 2015 stated, and I quote: ‘I, for example, am not in favor, have never been in favor of raising the minimum wage.’” By Amy Sherman• February 18, 2020 Richard Tomlins stated on August 22, 2011 in a recorded telephone message to Cranston residents: "Mayor Fung wants to punish our children's education by removing 12 million dollars from current funding to pay for his private charter school. Your taxes would increase by between 6 and 8 percent per year." By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• September 4, 2011 Andrew Cuomo stated on November 19, 2018 in a radio interview: "There is nothing that we have done on Amazon that we have not done with hundreds of other projects." By Jill Terreri Ramos• December 7, 2018 Bob Buckhorn stated on January 15, 2015 in a campaign ad: Says he "balanced the budget without raising taxes." By Richard Danielson• January 16, 2015 Scott Walker stated on September 20, 2018 in a TV ad: Says Tony Evers will "raise property taxes, raise income taxes and raise gas taxes by as much as a dollar a gallon." By Tom Kertscher• October 11, 2018 New Jersey Assembly Democrats stated on May 10, 2011 in a press release: Gov. Chris Christie caused a 4.1 percent increase in property taxes in 2010, marking the highest increase since 2007. By Bill Wichert• June 16, 2011 A C Wharton stated on April 16, 2012 in an interview about his city budget proposal.: "We will not ask for a tax increase to run city government." By Zack McMillin• May 6, 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 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 Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez sticks to key promises in second budget By Amy Sherman• July 23, 2012 Can the U.S. government revoke your citizenship? What to know about denaturalization By Maria Ramirez Uribe• July 14, 2025 Chris Christie rehashes old facts in budget speech By Erin O'Neill• February 21, 2012 Fact-checking the resume-driven Chicago mayor's race By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller• February 24, 2019 One year in, the Carlos-O-Meter rates Mayor Gimenez’s promises By Amy Sherman• June 29, 2012 Fact-checking claims in the Wisconsin recall election By Dave Umhoefer• April 23, 2012 2 big races in Milwaukee By Tom Kertscher• January 4, 2016 A round up of recall charges, counter-charges By Dave Umhoefer• April 17, 2012 Nikki Haley said ‘DeSantisLies.com’ 16 times in Iowa debate. How accurate is the website? By Grace Abels, Samantha Putterman• January 11, 2024 Fact-checking Gov. Scott Walker's new book By Tom Kertscher, Dave Umhoefer• November 18, 2013 Fact-checking Mike Bloomberg’s response to redlining attack By Amy Sherman• February 27, 2020 Who made Big Apple sweeter? By Neil Skene• November 21, 2007 Mail call: Readers criticize Scott and PolitiFact coverage on high-speed rail By Aaron Sharockman• February 18, 2011 The 2019 Chicago mayor’s race is heating up: Here’s what we’re watching By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller• November 11, 2018 Truth-O-Meter rules on abortion, tax increase claims By Caryn Shinske• March 20, 2012 Who’s right on life expectancy, Ron DeSantis or Nikki Haley? Both By Louis Jacobson, Maria Ramirez Uribe• January 11, 2024 On ‘Meet the Press,’ Chris Christie talks national politics, state finances By Erin O'Neill• January 23, 2012
