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Raj Shah stated on February 24, 2017 in an op-ed:
"Most U.S. foreign assistance ... is given to U.S. companies and nonprofits in the form of contracts and grants."  
By Jon Greenberg• March 8, 2017
Donald Trump stated on May 04, 2016 in an interview with NBC News:
Germany "is crime-riddled right now" because of migration to Europe.
By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• May 11, 2016
Chris Kapenga stated on February 19, 2020 in news release:
“Car thefts (are) increasing in 8 of the 10 most populous (Wisconsin) counties.”
By D.L. Davis• March 12, 2020
No Casinos stated on January 19, 2012 in a television ad:
Nevada is No. 1 in unemployment, violent crime, car theft, divorce, robberies and foreclosures.
By Amy Sherman• January 26, 2012
Rudy Giuliani stated on May 31, 2007 in New York, N.Y.:
"Fifty-six percent decline in overall crime. A 73 percent decline in motor-vehicle theft. A 67 percent decline in robbery. A 66 percent decline in murder. This is way beyond what happened in the nation during this period of time.
By Wes Allison• October 26, 2007
Chris Danou stated on October 20, 2015 in remarks in Assembly debate:
A Republican bill that would change John Doe criminal investigations is "creating exceptions in the law for politicians."
By Tom Kertscher• October 22, 2015
Rick Baker stated on June 25, 2017 in an interview with News Channel 8:
"Midtown crime is up by 30 percent the last quarter."
By Allison Graves• July 11, 2017
Facebook posts stated on July 18, 2021 in a Facebook post:
Says George Floyd’s criminal history includes “23 arrests,” “3 car thefts” and many violent crimes.
By Gabrielle Settles• July 28, 2021
Newt Gingrich stated on May 15, 2016 in an interview on "Fox News Sunday":
"The Chinese last year probably stole $360 billion in intellectual property from the United States."
By Louis Jacobson• May 17, 2016
Kasim Reed stated on January 19, 2012 in the State of the City address:
"We have cut crime across every single zone in the city of Atlanta by between 10 percent and 16 percent, depending on the zone."
By Willoughby Mariano• January 27, 2012
Nancy Mace stated on March 30, 2024 in a post on X:
“Since Joe Biden took office, crime has skyrocketed across our country.”
By Louis Jacobson• April 3, 2024
George Turner stated on April 04, 2011 in a newspaper article:
"If you go strictly by the numbers, crime is down across the board. Last year we had a 10 percent decrease in the most serious crimes."
By Willoughby Mariano• April 18, 2011
Donald Trump stated on February 08, 2026 in an interview on NBC:
Crime in Minneapolis “is down 25, 30% because we’ve removed thousands of criminals from the area.”
By Amy Sherman• February 13, 2026
Rand Paul stated on January 11, 2017 in a Senate confirmation hearing:
"We give (foreign aid) to developing countries, and 70 percent of it's stolen off the top."  
By Jon Greenberg• January 17, 2017
Bloggers stated on June 30, 2018 in a blog post:
"Justice Kennedy quit because he and his son helped Trump launder illegal Russian money through Deutsche Bank."
By Katie Akin• July 10, 2018
Facebook posts stated on December 14, 2021 in a Facebook post:
“California store owner prices all items at $951 so thieves can be prosecuted.”
By Samantha Putterman• December 15, 2021
Keith Pekau stated on April 11, 2022 in in a campaign advertisement:
We’ve reduced crime to its lowest level in 27 years.
By Analisa Trofimuk• May 1, 2022
Facebook posts stated on December 16, 2012 in a Facebook posting:
"Switzerland (where the government) issues every household a gun . . . has the lowest gun related crime rate of any civilized country in the world!!!"
By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• January 6, 2013
Donald Trump stated on August 23, 2024 in a campaign event in Glendale, Ariz.:
“There’s been a 43% increase in violent crimes since I left office.”
By Louis Jacobson• September 4, 2024
Viral image stated on April 26, 2021 in a Facebook post:
Says the Memphis Police Department “will no longer respond” to crimes including larceny, breaking and entering, and motor vehicle theft.
By Ciara O'Rourke• April 27, 2021

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By Jon Greenberg• January 7, 2020

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By Chris Nichols• August 1, 2018

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By Miriam Valverde• February 20, 2017

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By Angie Drobnic Holan• December 10, 2019

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By Lauren Carroll• January 21, 2016

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By Louis Jacobson• May 3, 2011

Largest cyber attack in history? Huckabee claims it’s OPM, but it’s probably not

By Linda Qiu• June 16, 2015

The Supreme Court will decide Donald Trump’s immunity case. Here are the arguments.

By Louis Jacobson• April 22, 2024

Some viral videos of Texas flooding might be fake. Here’s how to spot them.

By Grace Abels• July 7, 2025

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By Tom Kertscher• September 28, 2022

The facts on George Santos’ House expulsion: What happens next?

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• December 1, 2023

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By Daniel Funke, Jon Greenberg, Amy Sherman, Miriam Valverde• December 6, 2019

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By Jon Greenberg• September 30, 2020

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By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman, Amy Sherman• August 26, 2020

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