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Search results for "You told me specifically that he texted 'they are going to kill me' the night before"

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Fact-checks (25380)

Jesse Watters stated on September 28, 2023 in a segment of "The Five" on Fox News:
James Biden’s text message to Hunter Biden that says, “I can work with you(r) father alone,” shows that Joe Biden was “in business” with Hunter Biden.
By Madison Czopek• October 6, 2023
Glenn Beck stated on March 18, 2011 in comments on his Fox News show.:
Says Allen West helped thwart a terrorist plot by shooting a gun in the direction of an Iraqi detainee, then reported the incident to his superior and said it was wrong.
By Aaron Sharockman• March 23, 2011
Facebook posts stated on December 04, 2020 in Facebook posts:
Say North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper was arrested for driving while intoxicated in Stanly County.
By Paul Specht• December 18, 2020
Tricia Cotham stated on April 05, 2023 in a press conference:
Minority Leader Robert Reives “sent out a statement … encouraging us to resign and/or (face) a primary challenge.”
By Paul Specht• May 4, 2023
Michele Bachmann stated on September 13, 2011 in several media interviews:
Says the vaccine to prevent HPV can cause mental retardation.
By Angie Drobnic Holan, Louis Jacobson• September 16, 2011
Viral image stated on August 02, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Says Bill Gates said, “We need to develop a digital certificate that shows who has received all the vaccinations. Only those with all the required vaccinations may travel, visit churches, participate in sports and music events, get a job, etc.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• August 4, 2020
Donald Trump stated on January 28, 2018 in a tweet:
"Because of my policies, Black Unemployment has just been reported to be at the LOWEST RATE EVER RECORDED!"
By Louis Jacobson• January 31, 2018
Jason Chaffetz stated on May 06, 2013 in an interview on Fox News:
"We had people that were getting killed (in Benghazi), we had people who are willing to risk their lives to go save them, and somebody told them to stand down."
By Becky Bowers• May 14, 2013
Joe Biden stated on February 11, 2020 in a campaign event in South Carolina:
“I had the great honor of being arrested with our U.N. ambassador on the streets of Soweto trying to get to see (Nelson Mandela) on Robbens Island.”
By Amy Sherman• March 4, 2020
Pete Hegseth stated on March 24, 2025 in an interview:
"Nobody was texting war plans" in the Trump administration Signal group text about bombing Yemen.
By Grace Abels, Amy Sherman• March 26, 2025
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
Megyn Kelly stated on August 25, 2014 in a segment on "The O'Reilly Factor":
Al Sharpton went to Ferguson, Mo., and is "declaring as a matter of fact that ... Michael Brown didn't use any deadly force or posed no deadly threat to the officer."
By Katie Sanders• August 28, 2014
Donald Trump stated on January 28, 2016 in an interview on CNN:
"I never once asked that (Megyn Kelly) be removed" as a debate moderator.
By Linda Qiu• January 29, 2016
Ron Johnson stated on July 19, 2016 in the GOP convention in Cleveland:
" ‘What difference, at this point, does it make?' I am the guy that got under her skin and provoked that infamous response from Hillary Clinton by asking a pretty simple question, 'Why didn't you just pick up the phone and call the survivors’ (of the Benghazi attack)?"
By Linda Qiu• July 20, 2016
Rick Perry stated on August 15, 2011 in a speech.:
Says the government wants to require farm tractor drivers to hold commercial driver’s licenses even if they’re just crossing a single public road.
By W. Gardner Selby• August 16, 2011
Facebook posts stated on February 27, 2023 in a post:
“The five people that died in that plane crash … were supposed to go to Ohio to test the water, the soil and the air quality in East Palestine.”
By Gabrielle Settles• March 7, 2023
John McCain stated on October 15, 2008 in a debate in Hempstead, N.Y.:
"Congressman John Lewis, an American hero, made allegations that Sarah Palin and I were somehow associated with ... the worst chapter in American history. ... And, Senator Obama, you didn't repudiate those remarks."
By David DeCamp• October 15, 2008
Mark Geist stated on July 18, 2016 in a speech at the Republican convention:
"We defied the stand-down orders" during the Benghazi attack.
By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• July 19, 2016
Joe Gruters stated on November 06, 2019 in a Tampa Bay Times forum:
"All the Democrats on the entire stage — every Democratic candidate said they want to give free health care to illegals."
By Amy Sherman• November 8, 2019
Jeff Bartos stated on October 06, 2018 in a televised debate:
Capital punishment is a "specific deterrent with the most heinous crimes."
By Colin Deppen• October 11, 2018

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By Tom Kertscher• January 25, 2018

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s new book contains 3 questionable anecdotes

By Matthew Crowley• May 10, 2024

In Context: Hillary Clinton's 'What difference does it make' comment

By Tom Kertscher• May 8, 2013

Trump VP pick JD Vance says media twisted remarks on abortion, domestic violence. We looked closer

By Maria Ramirez Uribe• July 16, 2024

Fact-check: How House members exaggerated facts in questioning Robert Mueller

By Jon Greenberg, Angie Drobnic Holan, Bill McCarthy, Miriam Valverde• July 24, 2019

Fact-checking falsehoods after shooting in hotel hosting correspondents’ dinner Trump attended

By Amy Sherman• April 26, 2026

How pundits twisted James Comey’s testimony

By Lauren Carroll, Allison Graves• June 9, 2017

UPDATE: Ad says Calif. candidate Gil Cisneros demanded sex for campaign cash. Here's what we know

By Stephen Koff• September 19, 2018

Governor's debate fact-check: Andrew Gillum's Hamilton ticket, Ron DeSantis' $145,000 trips

By Amy Sherman, Miriam Valverde• October 25, 2018

Who were the victims of illegal immigrants Trump named at the RNC?

By Allison Graves, Neelesh Moorthy• July 22, 2016

Obama's State of the Union veto threats: most ever?

By Katie Sanders• January 22, 2015

Jan. 6 hearing details Trump’s inaction as Capitol riot unfolded

By Jon Greenberg, Amy Sherman• July 22, 2022

Jan. 6 hearing focuses on Donald Trump’s pressure on states to overturn the vote

By Jon Greenberg• June 22, 2022

In Context: Sandra Fluke on contraceptives and women's health

By Molly Moorhead• March 6, 2012

In Context: Sandra Fluke on contraceptives and women's health

By Molly Moorhead• March 7, 2012

In Context: Donald Trump’s ‘very fine people on both sides’ remarks (transcript)

By Angie Drobnic Holan• April 26, 2019

What Rep. Maxine Waters said about the Chauvin trial and why it matters

By Amy Sherman• April 21, 2021

Bill Clinton's DNC speech, annotated

By Joseph Cariz, Adam Thorp• July 27, 2016

Candidates fan out ahead of New Hampshire vote

By Lauren Carroll, Joshua Gillin, Linda Qiu• February 7, 2016

Fact-checking the Las Vegas GOP debate

By Lauren Carroll, Jon Greenberg, Louis Jacobson, Linda Qiu, Katie Sanders, Amy Sherman• December 15, 2015