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Byron Donalds stated on April 12, 2026 in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press":
The U.S. Navy was created "to free international waters from the Barbary pirates."
By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• April 14, 2026
Bloggers stated on August 14, 2017 in an Internet post:
"Whoopi Goldberg humiliated, handcuffed and dragged out of the TV studio."
By Joshua Gillin• August 16, 2017
Facebook posts stated on May 25, 2023 in a Facebook post:
U.S. destroyer recently fired at an armed Iranian ship.
By Jeff Cercone• May 26, 2023
Chris Wright stated on March 12, 2026 in an interview with Fox News:
The U.S. produces “more oil than we can consume. We’re a net oil exporter.”
By Louis Jacobson• March 13, 2026
Viral image stated on April 03, 2024 in Biden FCC nominee withdrew in 2023, not 2024:
President Joe Biden’s “FCC pick just withdrew after being humiliated by Senator J.D. Vance” in April.
By Ciara O'Rourke• April 10, 2024
Social Media stated on April 19, 2026 in social media posts:
Video shows the United States’ April 19, 2026, strike on an Iranian cargo ship.
By Loreben Tuquero• April 20, 2026
Facebook posts stated on July 02, 2022 in a Facebook post:
“Putin humiliatingly blows up all weapons and facilities" on Snake Island by retreating Russian troops.
By Andy Nguyen• July 12, 2022
Viral image stated on April 16, 2024 in a Facebook post:
“Michelle Obama humiliated after embarrassing photo emerges.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• April 17, 2024
Viral image stated on August 22, 2021 in a Facebook post:
Says Donald Trump said, “Do not be distracted by all this going on in Afghanistan. Always keep one eye on Washington D.C. A magician always distracts his audience.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• August 24, 2021
X posts stated on May 06, 2026 in a social media post:
“California only has ‘enough’ oil and gas supply to meet demand for the next six weeks.”
By Louis Jacobson• May 7, 2026
Facebook posts stated on January 23, 2023 in a Facebook post:
Video shows Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez crying after “Ted Cruz gets up and humiliates her to her face.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• January 26, 2023
Donald Trump stated on May 07, 2026 in remarks to reporters:
Gasoline prices have “come down very substantially today.”
By Louis Jacobson• May 8, 2026
Threads posts stated on November 09, 2024 in a Threads post:
“Ella Emhoff, Kamala’s step-daughter, suffered a mental breakdown … due to the grief from Kamala’s humiliating loss, and was admitted to an in-patient mental health crisis center in NY.”
By Maria Briceño• November 14, 2024
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
Threads posts stated on April 14, 2024 in a post:
“Not even one rocket (from Iran) hit Israel.”
By Sara Swann• April 15, 2024
Mitt Romney stated on September 22, 2011 in a debate in Orlando, Fla.:
President Obama "went around the world and apologized for America."
By Angie Drobnic Holan• September 23, 2011
Ted Cruz stated on January 12, 2012 in a U.S. Senate debate hosted by Empower Texans and the Texas Public Policy Foundation:
Says Barack Obama "began his presidency going on a worldwide apology tour."
By W. Gardner Selby• January 20, 2012
Mitt Romney stated on March 02, 2010 in his book "No Apology.":
Several times, Obama "has apologized for what he deems to be American arrogance, dismissiveness, and derision; for dictating solutions, for acting unilaterally ... ."
By Angie Drobnic Holan• March 15, 2010
Mitt Romney stated on June 02, 2011 in a speech announcing his presidential campaign:
"A few months into office, (President Barack Obama) traveled around the globe to apologize for America."
By Louis Jacobson• June 3, 2011
Hillary Clinton stated on January 25, 2016 in a CNN town hall:
When terrorists killed more than 250 Americans in Lebanon under Ronald Reagan, "the Democrats didn’t make that a partisan issue."
By Lauren Carroll• February 1, 2016

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Will you pay $500 more for gas this year because of the Iran war? Fact-checking Democrat Ed Markey

By Amy Sherman• March 26, 2026

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

By Amy Sherman• April 7, 2026

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

Fact-checking Trump’s conclusion that Iran war was a ‘total’ US victory

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 8, 2026

Ask PolitiFact: What is the Strait of Hormuz and how does it affect oil prices?

By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• March 11, 2026

Not just oil: How the Strait of Hormuz blockage affects US consumers, from fertilizer to helium

By Louis Jacobson• April 6, 2026

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

By Amy Sherman• March 30, 2026

In uncertain times, fact-checkers are working with special urgency

By Louis Jacobson• April 2, 2026

Fact-checking Trump: Did CNN publish a fake statement from Iran and commit a crime?

By Loreben Tuquero• April 10, 2026

Ask PolitiFact: What does the Iran war mean for US gasoline prices?

By Louis Jacobson• March 4, 2026

Has the US ‘destroyed 100% of Iran’s military capability’? Fact-checking President Donald Trump

By Louis Jacobson• March 17, 2026

Debunking the Obama 'firsts' chain email

By Shannon Beckham, Louis Jacobson, Molly O'Connor• June 25, 2014

The war powers resolution on the Iran war: What’s next?

By Louis Jacobson• June 4, 2026

George Will dropped Republican voter registration--like 5,000 fellow Maryland voters

By W. Gardner Selby• July 7, 2016

Would Trump’s Iran deal bring ‘peace’? Here’s why that is a stretch.

By Amy Sherman• June 15, 2026

Trump wants a gasoline tax suspension. But it’s never been done and could have serious drawbacks

By Louis Jacobson• May 12, 2026

Pre-abortion ultrasounds in Texas

By W. Gardner Selby• March 6, 2012

McCain steps in on Wright

By Robert Farley• April 30, 2008

Q&A: Can Trump run for president if indicted in Stormy Daniels case? What happens if he's arrested?

By Louis Jacobson• March 20, 2023

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