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Donald Trump stated on November 9, 2025 in a Truth Social post:

“DOGE halts yearly payment of $2.5 million to Barack Obama for ‘royalties linked to Obamacare.’”

By Loreben Tuquero • November 10, 2025

Viral image stated on March 31, 2025 in a Facebook post:

Says Elon Musk wrote on X, “The DOGE team has discovered tens of millions of dollars spent on golf by a single government official.”

By Ciara O'Rourke • April 4, 2025

Facebook posts stated on March 13, 2025 in Facebook posts:

DOGE found former first lady Michelle Obama “has been receiving a monthly $122,000 payment from the (General Services Administration) since 2009.”

By Loreben Tuquero • March 17, 2025

Larry Kudlow stated on March 4, 2025 in on-air remarks:

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is “polling very well. It’s very popular.”

By Louis Jacobson • March 6, 2025

Social Media stated on February 26, 2025 in social media posts:

“DOGE stopped an annual payment to Barack Obama for $2.6 million for ‘royalties associated with Obamacare.’”

By Loreben Tuquero • March 5, 2025

Facebook posts stated on February 22, 2025 in Facebook posts:

“DOGE discovers Louisiana man with 34 different names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. He was collecting $1,168,646 in (Social Security) per year.”

By Loreben Tuquero • February 28, 2025

Facebook posts stated on February 23, 2025 in a post:

It’s “official” that President Donald Trump is signing an “order from Elon Musk giving taxpayers who have filed their 2024 tax returns a stimulus check for $5,000.”

By Sara Swann • February 26, 2025

Facebook posts stated on February 23, 2025 in a Facebook post:

Elon Musk “contracted a helicopter and the first DOGE payments are being” dispersed in California.

By Jeff Cercone • February 24, 2025

Social Media stated on February 7, 2025 in a post:

“US Debt Clock” numbers prove “DOGE has saved taxpayers $64 billion dollars in just 17 days.”

By Sara Swann • February 21, 2025

Facebook posts stated on February 20, 2025 in a Facebook post:

Video shows White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying Americans can get $4,800 subsidy because Department of Government Efficiency cuts found “extra money.”

By Jeff Cercone • February 21, 2025

Threads posts stated on February 15, 2025 in a photo:

“The NFL admits to canceling Elon's DOGE Super Bowl ads.”

By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu • February 18, 2025

Social Media stated on February 14, 2025 in social media posts:

“DOGE subcommittee discovered $2.7 trillion in improper” Medicaid and Medicare payments to people overseas.

By Sofia Ahmed • February 18, 2025

Facebook posts stated on February 8, 2025 in Facebook posts:

Elon Musk spent $40 million to buy five Super Bowl Commercial ads to promote DOGE.

By Sofia Ahmed • February 13, 2025

Department of Government Efficiency stated on December 18, 2024 in an X post:

Spending plan to prevent a government shutdown includes “a pay increase for members of Congress from $174,000 to $243,000 per year.”

By Madison Czopek • December 19, 2024

Viral image stated on May 8, 2021 in a Facebook post:

“Amazon accepts Dogecoin.”

By Ciara O'Rourke • May 12, 2021

Donald Trump stated on July 1, 2026 in remarks to reporters:

"You know why I'm profiting? Because the stock market's going up. ... I'm profiting because I have a lot of money and a lot of cash."

By Louis Jacobson • July 7, 2026

Donald Trump stated on November 22, 2025 in a Truth Social post:

“I have just gotten the highest poll numbers of my ‘political career.’”

By Louis Jacobson • November 24, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated on November 17, 2025 in remarks at George Washington University:

“We’re not cutting science. We’re not cutting research.”

By Madison Czopek • November 20, 2025

Ron DeSantis stated on October 15, 2025 in a speech:

In Florida, “68 to 70% of property tax revenue” is from “second homes, investment properties, commercial properties, Airbnb,” not primary residences.

By Samantha Putterman • October 30, 2025

Hakeem Jeffries stated on September 24, 2025 in remarks to reporters:

"Republicans have effectively ended medical research in the United States of America."

By Louis Jacobson • September 29, 2025

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Musk looking up and Trump in Oval Office presser 5-30-25

Trump and Musk’s public attacks on each other add to questions about DOGE’s accomplishments, future

By Amy Sherman, Madison Czopek • June 5, 2025

Fact-checking Donald Trump as DOGE adviser Elon Musk leaves White House

By Amy Sherman, Madison Czopek, Maria Ramirez Uribe • May 30, 2025

Obamas at groundbreaking in Chicago, 09-28-21

Why claims that DOGE ended a lease on Obama’s Chicago presidential library are misleading

By Jeff Cercone • March 7, 2025

Is Donald Trump keeping his promises on immigration, tariffs and DOGE?

By Amy Sherman, Louis Jacobson, Maria Ramirez Uribe • March 3, 2025

How does the US spend taxpayer money? What to know as DOGE, Elon Musk look for cuts

By Louis Jacobson • February 24, 2025

Elon Musk holding chainsaw CPAC 02-20-2025

DOGE touts billions in canceled government contracts. Where are the numbers coming from?

By Caleb McCullough • February 21, 2025

Elon Musk at Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, 1-20-2025

Do Elon Musk and DOGE have power to cut spending, close agencies?

By Louis Jacobson • February 7, 2025

Can Trump give Americans $5,000 if Republicans win midterms? It’d be complicated and expensive

By Louis Jacobson, Maria Briceño • September 10, 2026

Trump blames Minnesota for water systems cyber attack, but experts say it’s too soon to dismiss Iran

By Amy Sherman, Louis Jacobson • July 31, 2026

RFK Jr speaks about maternal healthcare during Oval Office media event.

Why is RFK Jr. so worried about sperm count?

By Jennifer Gerson, Mariel Padilla • May 14, 2026

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By Maria Briceño • December 29, 2025

Las acciones de Trump podrían afectar las elecciones de medio término de 2026. ¿Qué significaría?

By Amy Sherman • November 5, 2025

A street on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Can Trump invoke a federal takeover of Washington, DC? Experts say it’s possible, but not simple

By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman • August 6, 2025

Photo of naturalization ceremony, hand holding US flag + USCIS folder 07-3-2025

Can the U.S. government revoke your citizenship? What to know about denaturalization

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • July 14, 2025

Lutnick, Musk Trump in Oval Office 5-30-25

Is Donald Trump in the Jeffrey Epstein files? What to know after social media fight with Elon Musk

By Amy Sherman • June 6, 2025

Mexican navy ship Brooklyn Bridge crash 05-17-25

Fact-checking Chuck Schumer on Coast Guard staffing’s role in Mexican ship’s Brooklyn Bridge crash

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • May 22, 2025

Fact-checking Donald Trump’s 100-day rally in Warren, Michigan

By Amy Sherman, Louis Jacobson, Madison Czopek, Maria Ramirez Uribe • April 30, 2025

Live: Fact-checking President Donald Trump’s first 100 days of his second term

By PolitiFact Staff • April 29, 2025

PolitiFact readers’ feedback in the first 100 days of Trump presidency

By Josie Hollingsworth • April 21, 2025

Donald Trump at cryptocurrency Bitcoin conference, Tennessee, 07-27-24

Legal experts say Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency raises questions about ethics and secrecy

By Loreben Tuquero • April 17, 2025