The Poynter Institute
Menu
Donate
Donate
English Español

Stand up for the facts!

Our only agenda is to publish the truth so you can be an informed participant in democracy.
We need your help.

More Info

I would like to contribute

Search results for "Pope Leo calls Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable'"

People (23)

Fact-checks (18473)

X posts stated on May 08, 2025 in a post on X:
Headline said, “Pope Leo XIV was a founding member of the 2020 anarchist Portland Autonomous Zone known as CHAZ.”
By Madison Czopek• May 9, 2025
X posts stated on May 08, 2025 in posts:
Robert Prevost, the Roman Catholic cardinal who was chosen to be the new pope, is a “registered Republican.”
By Grace Abels, Amy Sherman• May 9, 2025
Danielle Pletka stated on July 08, 2018 in remarks on NBC's "Meet the Press":
Says Bernie Sanders was indifferent to Russia's annexation of Crimea because he felt "they have a lot of Russians anyway."
By Louis Jacobson• July 11, 2018
Donald Trump stated on March 03, 2026 in remarks at the White House:
The 2015 Iran nuclear agreement “gave (Iran) the right to have top-of-the-line nuclear weapons.”
By Louis Jacobson• March 5, 2026
Donald Trump stated on September 03, 2015 in an interview:
Under the Iran deal: "If Israel attacks Iran … we’re supposed to be on Iran’s side."
By Warren Fiske, Amy Sherman• September 4, 2015
X posts stated on February 22, 2020 in a tweet:
"Not once in his entire career in Washington, D.C., which started way back in 1991, has Democratic Socialist Bernie Sanders ever voted yes on sanctions against Russia."
By Tom Kertscher• February 27, 2020
Bloggers stated on December 12, 2016 in a Facebook post:
"House Democrats strike to implement Sharia law!!"
By Joshua Gillin• December 14, 2016
Donald Trump stated on August 21, 2016 in remarks in Michigan:
The Obama administration gave Iran "$400 million in ransom payment cash."
By Lauren Carroll• August 24, 2016
Sebastian Gorka stated on November 13, 2017 in a speech at UNC-Chapel Hill:
Iran’s regime "every Friday declares war on us."
By Paul Specht• November 16, 2017
Seth Moulton stated on March 24, 2026 in an interview on MS NOW:
"Bombing civilian power infrastructure is a war crime.”
By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• April 2, 2026
Conservative Beaver stated on January 10, 2021 in an article:
Says Pope Francis “was arrested Saturday in connection with an 80-count indictment of charges including possession of child pornography, human trafficking, incest, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony fraud.”
By Noah Y. Kim• January 11, 2021
Mitt Romney stated on November 22, 2011 in a Republican debate in Washington:
"We have, right now, Hezbollah, which is working throughout Latin America, in Venezuela, in Mexico, throughout Latin America, which poses a very significant and imminent threat to the United States of America."
By Becky Bowers• November 23, 2011
Donald Trump stated on October 27, 2020 in a tweet by Trump War Room:
Says Joe Biden said, “Why am I doing this? Why? What is my real aim?”
By Miriam Valverde• October 27, 2020
Donald Trump stated on June 15, 2018 in remarks to reporters on the White House grounds:
"You can’t (end the separation of families at the border) through an executive order."
By Jon Greenberg• June 21, 2018
Marco Rubio stated on July 22, 2015 in an interview on Fox News:
The Iran deal says that "if any other country tries to undermine (Iran's) nuclear program, we have to help them defend themselves against Israel, Egypt, Saudis, our own allies."  
By Amy Sherman• July 23, 2015
Tammy Baldwin stated on September 28, 2012 in debate comments:
On Iran sanctions
By Dave Umhoefer• October 14, 2012
Sheldon Whitehouse stated on September 06, 2019 in an op-ed:
"One unnamed donor gave $17 million to the Leo-affiliated Judicial Crisis Network to block the nomination of Judge Merrick Garland and to support Gorsuch; then a donor — perhaps the same one — gave another $17 million to prop up Kavanaugh."
By John Kruzel• September 11, 2019
Bloggers stated on October 21, 2020 in a Facebook post:
“Leftists” sent “Proud Boys” emails threatening Democratic voters.
By Ciara O'Rourke• October 22, 2020
Adam Hasner stated on September 24, 2012 in a press release from the Mitt Romney campaign:
"President Obama decided not to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York."
By Angie Drobnic Holan, Amy Sherman• September 25, 2012
Chris Murphy stated on March 01, 2026 in an interview with CBS News' "Face the Nation":
“There is no history … that shows an air campaign alone will result in positive regime change. In fact, there's not a single example of it in the entirety of American history.”
By Louis Jacobson• March 2, 2026

Articles (6416)

How long will the Iran war last? See Trump’s timeline shift

By Amy Sherman, Zoe Weyand• March 30, 2026

Ask PolitiFact: What was the Iran nuclear deal and why did Trump drop out?

By Amy Sherman• June 18, 2025

Fact-checking the namesake of Pope Francis on his U.S. visit

By Jon Greenberg, Katie Sanders• September 23, 2015

Trump's press conference: Fact-checking what he said on Iran’s air defenses, his bin Laden warning

By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman, Amy Sherman• April 6, 2026

Mailbag: 'Your article is complete hogwash'

By Louis Jacobson• January 29, 2016

Gabbard says president, not intelligence community, determines imminent threats. Is that true?

By Louis Jacobson• March 20, 2026

Trump disagrees with his own intelligence team. We catalog the differences

By Louis Jacobson• January 31, 2019

Supporting Iranians, then threatening to end civilization: How Trump contradicts himself on war

By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Amy Sherman• April 7, 2026

Could Iran ‘soon’ hit US with long-range missile? Experts doubt Trump as US bombs Iran.

By Amy Sherman• February 28, 2026

Trump, top officials send mixed messages on Soleimani, Iran

By Bill McCarthy• January 13, 2020

Pope Francis defended truth as misinformation trailed him

By Katie Sanders• April 24, 2025

Iran’s man in Iraq: Soleimani’s deadly fight against the US

By Jon Greenberg• January 15, 2020

Why Trump's Muslim ban isn't like Jimmy Carter's actions on Iranians

By Louis Jacobson• December 17, 2015

Donald Trump proposes banning Muslims from coming to the U.S. But that's not what Jimmy Carter did

By Louis Jacobson• December 11, 2015

Does historical precedent justify Donald Trump’s threats against civilian targets in Iran?

By Louis Jacobson• April 7, 2026

US officials say Iran sent the ‘Proud Boys’ email threats to voters

By Amy Sherman• October 22, 2020

In Context: Did Donald Trump suggest Barack Obama has terrorist sympathies?

By Lauren Carroll• June 15, 2016

Strait of Hormuz: What to know about the crucial oil passage Iran might block following US strikes

By Madison Czopek, Ella Moore• June 23, 2025

In Context: What Justin Trudeau said that made Donald Trump angry

By Manuela Tobias• June 11, 2018

Trump says Iran is a country ‘based on disinformation.’ Here’s how Iran conducts influence ops

By Loreben Tuquero• March 23, 2026