25 People 24569 Fact-checks 8052 Articles People (25) The Trump Talks PolitiFact go PolitiFact go Vance Smith JD Vance Say Anything Blog Concerned Women for America Students for Trump Vets for Trump Concerned Taxpayers of America Concerned Veterans for America Donald Trump Tiffany Trump Eric Trump Melania Trump Ivanka Trump Foundation for a Secure and Prosperous America Americans for Job Security Secure America Now Social Security Works President Trump's lawyers Fact-checks (24569) 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 Barack Obama stated on September 26, 2008 in Oxford, Miss.: John McCain "has threatened extinction for North Korea and sung songs about bombing Iran." By Angie Drobnic Holan• September 29, 2008 George W. Bush stated on February 10, 2008 in Camp David: Barack Obama said "he's going to attack Pakistan and embrace (Iranian President Mahmoud) Ahmadinejad." By Angie Drobnic Holan• February 12, 2008 Donald Trump stated on July 28, 2025 in an interview: “I’ve stopped six wars” since taking office in January 2025. By Samantha Putterman• August 5, 2025 Donald Trump stated on February 02, 2017 in a Facebook post: "Smart! 'Kuwait issues its own Trump-esque visa ban for five Muslim-majority countries.' " By Louis Jacobson• February 7, 2017 John McCain stated on June 24, 2008 in a telephone appearance with Florida voters: "The Iranians continue – in the view of every objective observer – continue to pursue the acquisition of nuclear weapons." By Alexander Lane• July 7, 2008 Reince Priebus stated on January 29, 2017 in an interview: The seven nations identified in Donald Trump's travel ban were "identified by the Obama administration as the seven most dangerous countries in the world in regard to harboring terrorists." By Tom Kertscher• February 7, 2017 American Unity PAC stated on August 30, 2016 in a campaign ad: Says Ted Strickland supported giving $150 billion to Iranian regime that persecutes women, Christians and gays. By Nadia Pflaum• September 15, 2016 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 Republican National Committee stated on October 21, 2008 in a direct mail piece: "Barack Obama thinks terrorists just need a good talking to." By Alexander Lane• October 22, 2008 Marco Rubio stated on November 23, 2013 in a press release: "Just days ago, Iran's Supreme Leader (Ali) Khamenei, who will oversee implementation of this agreement, was calling Israel a 'rabid dog' and accusing the United States of war crimes." By Julie Kliegman• November 27, 2013 David Rouzer stated on May 08, 2018 in a tweet: "The #irandeal ultimately would have guaranteed Iran a nuclear bomb capable of reaching the US." By Paul Specht• May 22, 2018 Bill O'Reilly stated on July 27, 2015 in an interview on "The O'Reilly Factor": Russia and China "absolutely said pretty clearly" they would not keep economic sanctions on Iran if the United States "walked away from the deal." By Anna Bruzgulis• July 30, 2015 JD Vance stated on February 19, 2022 in an interview with Steve Bannon: Says Joe Biden risks war with Russia because Vladimir Putin doesn’t “believe in transgender rights." By Jon Greenberg• February 21, 2022 Herman Cain stated on October 31, 2011 in an interview on "PBS Newshour": China is "trying to develop nuclear capability." By Angie Drobnic Holan• November 2, 2011 National Republican Senatorial Committee stated on November 08, 2023 in an ad: Says U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin “voted to send hundreds of millions to Iran” to bankroll “radicals like Hezbollah and Hamas.” By Tyler Katzenberger• November 24, 2023 Kamala Harris stated on July 27, 2024 in a post on X: Video shows that “JD Vance endorses Project 2025.” By Madison Czopek• July 31, 2024 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 Karen Handel stated on June 06, 2017 in a debate: "Nearly $2 billion in cash was flown over to Iran, money that the Obama administration has admitted is being used for terrorists and to support further activities there." By Jon Greenberg• June 7, 2017 John McCain stated on February 20, 2008 in a media availability in Columbus, Ohio.: Obama "suggested bombing Pakistan." By Bill Adair, Angie Drobnic Holan• February 21, 2008 Articles (8052) McCain sings off tune By Bill Adair, Angie Drobnic Holan• February 21, 2008 VP debate fact-check: What JD Vance and Tim Walz got right, wrong on abortion, immigration By PolitiFact Staff • October 2, 2024 Fact-checks: Trump meets Zelenskyy to talk potential end to Russia-Ukraine war By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman, Amy Sherman• August 18, 2025 Trump disagrees with his own intelligence team. We catalog the differences By Louis Jacobson• January 31, 2019 Sorting out the truth on national security By Angie Drobnic Holan• October 23, 2008 Fact-checking claims about Iran By Lauren Carroll, Jon Greenberg• March 3, 2015 What we know about today’s Taliban By Jon Greenberg• September 1, 2021 Did Trump violate War Powers Act by bombing Iran nuclear sites? By Louis Jacobson• June 22, 2025 Fact-checking Biden’s NBC remarks about Vance’s views on abortion, climate and classified documents By Amy Sherman• July 16, 2024 Obama and Romney square off over international relations By Jim Tharpe• November 3, 2012 Are Iranian nuclear sites ‘obliterated,’ as Donald Trump said? Too soon to know, experts say By Louis Jacobson• June 23, 2025 World Refugee Day: Refugee claims and U.S. politics By Jon Greenberg• June 20, 2016 How long will the Iran war last? See Trump’s timeline shift By Amy Sherman• March 30, 2026 Following Trump’s Iran social media post, could the 25th Amendment be invoked against him? By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 6, 2026 Rick Perry tours border with Fox's Van Susteren By Meghan Ashford-Grooms• May 26, 2011 Live: Fact-checking Trump VP JD Vance’s 2024 RNC speech in Milwaukee By PolitiFact Staff • July 17, 2024 Fact-checking the third presidential debate By Becky Bowers, Angie Drobnic Holan• October 23, 2012 4 fact-checks from JD Vance's CNN interview with Dana Bash about Haitian immigrants in Ohio By Madison Czopek• September 16, 2024 The US freed $6 billion in Iranian money. Did it help fund Hamas’ attack on Israel? By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman• October 9, 2023 In uncertain times, fact-checkers are working with special urgency By Louis Jacobson• April 2, 2026
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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 Barack Obama stated on September 26, 2008 in Oxford, Miss.: John McCain "has threatened extinction for North Korea and sung songs about bombing Iran." By Angie Drobnic Holan• September 29, 2008 George W. Bush stated on February 10, 2008 in Camp David: Barack Obama said "he's going to attack Pakistan and embrace (Iranian President Mahmoud) Ahmadinejad." By Angie Drobnic Holan• February 12, 2008 Donald Trump stated on July 28, 2025 in an interview: “I’ve stopped six wars” since taking office in January 2025. By Samantha Putterman• August 5, 2025 Donald Trump stated on February 02, 2017 in a Facebook post: "Smart! 'Kuwait issues its own Trump-esque visa ban for five Muslim-majority countries.' " By Louis Jacobson• February 7, 2017 John McCain stated on June 24, 2008 in a telephone appearance with Florida voters: "The Iranians continue – in the view of every objective observer – continue to pursue the acquisition of nuclear weapons." By Alexander Lane• July 7, 2008 Reince Priebus stated on January 29, 2017 in an interview: The seven nations identified in Donald Trump's travel ban were "identified by the Obama administration as the seven most dangerous countries in the world in regard to harboring terrorists." By Tom Kertscher• February 7, 2017 American Unity PAC stated on August 30, 2016 in a campaign ad: Says Ted Strickland supported giving $150 billion to Iranian regime that persecutes women, Christians and gays. By Nadia Pflaum• September 15, 2016 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 Republican National Committee stated on October 21, 2008 in a direct mail piece: "Barack Obama thinks terrorists just need a good talking to." By Alexander Lane• October 22, 2008 Marco Rubio stated on November 23, 2013 in a press release: "Just days ago, Iran's Supreme Leader (Ali) Khamenei, who will oversee implementation of this agreement, was calling Israel a 'rabid dog' and accusing the United States of war crimes." By Julie Kliegman• November 27, 2013 David Rouzer stated on May 08, 2018 in a tweet: "The #irandeal ultimately would have guaranteed Iran a nuclear bomb capable of reaching the US." By Paul Specht• May 22, 2018 Bill O'Reilly stated on July 27, 2015 in an interview on "The O'Reilly Factor": Russia and China "absolutely said pretty clearly" they would not keep economic sanctions on Iran if the United States "walked away from the deal." By Anna Bruzgulis• July 30, 2015 JD Vance stated on February 19, 2022 in an interview with Steve Bannon: Says Joe Biden risks war with Russia because Vladimir Putin doesn’t “believe in transgender rights." By Jon Greenberg• February 21, 2022 Herman Cain stated on October 31, 2011 in an interview on "PBS Newshour": China is "trying to develop nuclear capability." By Angie Drobnic Holan• November 2, 2011 National Republican Senatorial Committee stated on November 08, 2023 in an ad: Says U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin “voted to send hundreds of millions to Iran” to bankroll “radicals like Hezbollah and Hamas.” By Tyler Katzenberger• November 24, 2023 Kamala Harris stated on July 27, 2024 in a post on X: Video shows that “JD Vance endorses Project 2025.” By Madison Czopek• July 31, 2024 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 Karen Handel stated on June 06, 2017 in a debate: "Nearly $2 billion in cash was flown over to Iran, money that the Obama administration has admitted is being used for terrorists and to support further activities there." By Jon Greenberg• June 7, 2017 John McCain stated on February 20, 2008 in a media availability in Columbus, Ohio.: Obama "suggested bombing Pakistan." By Bill Adair, Angie Drobnic Holan• February 21, 2008
McCain sings off tune By Bill Adair, Angie Drobnic Holan• February 21, 2008 VP debate fact-check: What JD Vance and Tim Walz got right, wrong on abortion, immigration By PolitiFact Staff • October 2, 2024 Fact-checks: Trump meets Zelenskyy to talk potential end to Russia-Ukraine war By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman, Amy Sherman• August 18, 2025 Trump disagrees with his own intelligence team. We catalog the differences By Louis Jacobson• January 31, 2019 Sorting out the truth on national security By Angie Drobnic Holan• October 23, 2008 Fact-checking claims about Iran By Lauren Carroll, Jon Greenberg• March 3, 2015 What we know about today’s Taliban By Jon Greenberg• September 1, 2021 Did Trump violate War Powers Act by bombing Iran nuclear sites? By Louis Jacobson• June 22, 2025 Fact-checking Biden’s NBC remarks about Vance’s views on abortion, climate and classified documents By Amy Sherman• July 16, 2024 Obama and Romney square off over international relations By Jim Tharpe• November 3, 2012 Are Iranian nuclear sites ‘obliterated,’ as Donald Trump said? Too soon to know, experts say By Louis Jacobson• June 23, 2025 World Refugee Day: Refugee claims and U.S. politics By Jon Greenberg• June 20, 2016 How long will the Iran war last? See Trump’s timeline shift By Amy Sherman• March 30, 2026 Following Trump’s Iran social media post, could the 25th Amendment be invoked against him? By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 6, 2026 Rick Perry tours border with Fox's Van Susteren By Meghan Ashford-Grooms• May 26, 2011 Live: Fact-checking Trump VP JD Vance’s 2024 RNC speech in Milwaukee By PolitiFact Staff • July 17, 2024 Fact-checking the third presidential debate By Becky Bowers, Angie Drobnic Holan• October 23, 2012 4 fact-checks from JD Vance's CNN interview with Dana Bash about Haitian immigrants in Ohio By Madison Czopek• September 16, 2024 The US freed $6 billion in Iranian money. Did it help fund Hamas’ attack on Israel? By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman• October 9, 2023 In uncertain times, fact-checkers are working with special urgency By Louis Jacobson• April 2, 2026
