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Search results for "Trump says the U.S. will safeguard passage through the Strait of Hormuz"

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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
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
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
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
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
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
Donald Trump stated on April 23, 2026 in remarks at the White House:
“We are right now producing more oil than Saudi Arabia and Russia combined.”
By Louis Jacobson• April 29, 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 April 19, 2026 in an interview on CNN's "State of the Union":
Solar and wind have not reached “3% of global energy.”
By Louis Jacobson• April 22, 2026
Facebook posts stated on April 14, 2024 in a Facebook post:
Video shows Iranian drone sent to Israel stuck in a power line in Iraq.
By Jeff Cercone• April 22, 2024
Cliff Stearns stated on March 30, 2010 in a statement on his campaign Web site.:
"Cuba wants to let the Chinese drill in some of the very parts of the gulf that American producers are currently forbidden to touch, as close as 45 miles off the Florida coast."
By Aaron Sharockman• March 31, 2010
Paul Ryan stated on May 04, 2017 in remarks in 2009 and actions in 2017:
On voting for a health care bill without an up-to-date Congressional Budget Office score
By Louis Jacobson• May 4, 2017
Facebook posts stated on March 28, 2021 in a Facebook post:
Says Google Earth blocked people from seeing the Suez Canal.
By Samantha Putterman• March 29, 2021
Ted Cruz stated on September 01, 2015 in a speech to the Greater Houston Partnership:
The Iran deal "trusts the Iranians to inspect themselves."
By W. Gardner Selby• September 18, 2015
Mike Johnson stated on May 08, 2024 in a press conference:
“The millions (of immigrants) that have been paroled can simply go to their local welfare office or the DMV and register to vote.”
By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Amy Sherman• May 20, 2024
House Republican Conference stated on September 09, 2009 in a "myth and fact" news release:
"Nothing in any of the Democrat bills would require individuals to verify their citizenship or identity prior to receiving taxpayer-subsidized benefits."
By Louis Jacobson• September 10, 2009
Kari Lake stated on July 16, 2024 in in a speech at RNC in Milwaukee:
“Just last week, Ruben Gallego voted to let the millions of people who poured into our country illegally cast a ballot in this upcoming election.”
By Amy Sherman• July 17, 2024
Instagram posts stated on August 21, 2022 in an Instagram post:
“Congress just voted to exempt themselves from IRS auditing of their personal finances.”
By Sara Swann• August 23, 2022
Facebook posts stated on September 07, 2020 in a Facebook post:
“In 1983, Joe Biden voted in favor of taxing 50% of Social Security” and in 1993, Biden “was the deciding vote in raising the percentage taxed on Social Security from 50% to 85%.”
By Amy Sherman• September 14, 2020

Articles (8070)

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

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

By Amy Sherman• April 7, 2026

Donald Trump’s cargo toll plan in Strait of Hormuz would have been unprecedented, and likely illegal

By Louis Jacobson• July 14, 2026

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

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

By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• March 11, 2026

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

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 8, 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

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

By Louis Jacobson• March 17, 2026

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

By Louis Jacobson• June 4, 2026

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

By Louis Jacobson• March 4, 2026

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

By Loreben Tuquero• April 10, 2026

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

By Amy Sherman• June 15, 2026

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

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

By Louis Jacobson• May 12, 2026

How Iran and the United States came to the brink

By Jon Greenberg• January 7, 2020

Can President Obama claim economic victory?

By Louis Jacobson• February 12, 2013

Can President Obama claim economic victory?

By Louis Jacobson• February 12, 2013

Despite Trump’s Suggestion, Voting Twice In An Election Is Illegal Under California And Federal Law

By Chris Nichols• September 3, 2020