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Fact-checks (17303)

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
Joe Biden stated on September 21, 2020 in a speech:
Says President Donald Trump started a trade war that “led to a surge in farm bankruptcies.”
By Eric Litke• October 2, 2020
Donald Trump stated on April 12, 2026 in a Truth Social post:
Pope Leo XIV “thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a nuclear weapon.”
By Maria Briceño• April 13, 2026
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
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
Donald Trump stated on January 14, 2020 in a campaign speech:
Says Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani "was a designated terrorist by President Obama, who didn't do anything about it."  
By Tom Kertscher• January 16, 2020
Joe Biden stated on March 14, 2022 in a speech to the National League of Cities:
“Make no mistake: The current spike in gas prices is largely the fault of Vladimir Putin.”
By Louis Jacobson• March 16, 2022
Donald Trump stated on September 23, 2025 in a speech to the U.N. General Assembly:
“I have ended seven unendable wars.”
By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman• September 23, 2025
Donald Trump stated on September 07, 2024 in a rally in Mosinee, Wis.:
Vice President Kamala Harris “cast the tiebreaking votes that caused the worst inflation in American history, costing a typical American family $28,000.”
By Louis Jacobson• September 8, 2024
Elizabeth Warren stated on March 03, 2026 in in a speech on March 3, 2026:
“In the modern era, no American president has ordered more military strikes against as many different countries as Donald Trump.”
By Zoe Weyand• March 20, 2026
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
Senate Democrats stated on May 23, 2018 in a tweet:
"El precio de combustible ha aumentado un 25% este año" / "The price of gas has increased 25% this year."
By Louis Jacobson• May 23, 2018
Donald Trump stated on September 17, 2017 in a tweet:
"Long gas lines forming in North Korea."
By Louis Jacobson• September 19, 2017
X posts stated on June 02, 2022 in a tweet:
Biden gave Americans “the cheapest gas prices on Earth.”
By Samantha Putterman• June 6, 2022
Ron Johnson stated on August 23, 2022 in Twitter:
"Democrats' radical green energy policies caused record gas prices. "
By D.L. Davis• September 16, 2022
Facebook posts stated on October 20, 2021 in a Facebook post:
“Gas prices were WAY higher in 2008, under REPUBLICAN president George W. Bush.”
By Gabrielle Settles• October 25, 2021
Tom Tiffany stated on July 20, 2021 in Twitter:
Says spending by Democrats is driving major jumps in car rentals, gas prices and hotel prices this summer
By Laura Schulte• August 6, 2021
Donald Trump stated on February 28, 2026 in a video:
On the US seeking regime change
By Amy Sherman• March 3, 2026
Social Media stated on March 03, 2026 in in a post:
Iran released a list of U.S. cities it will target.
By Zoe Weyand• March 6, 2026
Donald Trump stated on July 22, 2020 in a speech:
“Murders this year have spiked 27% in Philadelphia.”
By Jessica Calefati• July 24, 2020

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By Amy Sherman• March 26, 2026

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By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• March 11, 2026

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

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By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman, Amy Sherman• August 18, 2025

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

By Louis Jacobson• June 4, 2026

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

By Amy Sherman• April 7, 2026

Did Democrats Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg doom the JetBlue, Spirit Airlines merger in 2022?

By Loreben Tuquero• May 6, 2026

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

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 8, 2026

Amid images and news of actual war, false and misleading claims about Israel-Hamas thrive

By Sara Swann• October 11, 2023

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

By Amy Sherman• March 30, 2026

Fact-check: Trump misleads about ending 7 wars, US economy, renewable energy in UN speech

By Louis Jacobson, Maria Ramirez Uribe• September 23, 2025

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

By Louis Jacobson• May 12, 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

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

By Jon Greenberg• January 15, 2020

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By Louis Jacobson, Linda Qiu, Aaron Sharockman• July 19, 2015

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By Louis Jacobson• March 17, 2026

Joe Biden’s release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve: What you need to know

By Louis Jacobson• November 24, 2021

Fact-check: What Trump said about ‘$6 billion to Iran,’ immigration, economy at New Hampshire rally

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