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All Fact-checks for Wisconsin

stated on October 3, 2024 in X, formerly Twitter

"FEMA is out of money and doesn't have money to transfer to those people affected by the hurricane ... they used the money to assist illegal immigrants."

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stated on September 16, 2024 in Radio interview

Says opponent Sen. Tammy Baldwin “gave our taxpayer money to a transgender-affirming clinic … that does it without even telling parents."

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stated on August 15, 2024 in News conference

“400,000 workers are now in a union that were not in a union when (Biden) became president.”

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stated on September 16, 2024 in Social media ads

“If you make less than $100,000, Trump is about to raise your taxes. Currently, you’re taxed at 10% and then 12%. He would raise that to a flat rate of 15%.”

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stated on September 3, 2024 in TV interview

"Typically you have three to four debates in a U.S. Senate race. (Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. has) given me one debate, almost a month after early voting has started."

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stated on September 14, 2024 in a speech

“In Project 2025, you’re going to have to register with a new federal agency when you get pregnant.”

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stated on July 12, 2024 in Radio address

“The most recent State Budget increased funding for the Department of Tourism by 98 percent.”

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stated on May 13, 2024 in News conference

In Wisconsin, “a legislative committee cannot release funding.”

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stated on April 28, 2024 in TV interview

Says U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin "believes taxpayer dollars should be used for abortion."

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stated on August 13, 2024 in Public appearance

Says U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin “has done absolutely nothing” about the fentanyl crisis.

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stated on July 23, 2024 in Public appearance

Eric Hovde “wants to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and kick millions off their health insurance.”

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stated on July 17, 2024 in Speech

After being shot at a Milwaukee rally in 1912, former President Teddy Roosevelt “finished his speech and he kept fighting.”

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stated on July 16, 2024 in TV appearance

Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center – where 'The Daily Show' had been scheduled – “was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter,’ they called it, security-wise” but “was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’”

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stated on May 16, 2024 in News release

"The Trump administration handed out taxpayer dollars to a foreign company. Hundreds of homes and farms were bulldozed, and over $500 million in taxpayer dollars were wasted preparing for Foxconn."

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stated on July 8, 2024 in X, formerly Twitter

“Deadlines have passed in … Wisconsin” to replace President Joe Biden on the ballot.

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stated on June 25, 2024 in Facebook post

“Planes full of unvetted ‘refugees’ are being accepted at the Milw. & Madison airports!”

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stated on June 18, 2024 in an Instagram post

The Gates Foundation “awarded $9.5 million to UW-Madison to make H5N1 bird flu transmissible to humans.”

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stated on May 16, 2024 in Public appearance

“Under (the Biden) administration we have witnessed the fastest growth of Black-owned small businesses in more than 30 years.”

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stated on June 11, 2024 in X, formerly Twitter

Wisconsin had a “record-breaking year” for tourism in 2023.

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stated on June 18, 2024 in Public appearance

Says he “saved Kenosha” and the “governor wouldn’t move” on sending the National Guard.

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Has a Venezuelan gang member been arrested in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin?

Has a Venezuelan gang member been arrested in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin?

By Hope Karnopp • September 27, 2024

Ron Johnson called Joe Biden dropping out of the race for president a 'coup.' Is that accurate?

Ron Johnson called Joe Biden dropping out of the race for president a 'coup.' Is that accurate?

By Madeline Heim • August 23, 2024

Ahead of RNC, a look back at our fact-checks of Trump’s Wisconsin claims

Ahead of RNC, a look back at our fact-checks of Trump’s Wisconsin claims

By Hope Karnopp • July 12, 2024

Can we compare Republicans’ 2020 voter fraud claims with what Clinton said about the 2016 election?

Can we compare Republicans’ 2020 voter fraud claims with what Clinton said about the 2016 election?

By Madeline Heim • May 31, 2024

Here’s a look back at Wisconsin absentee voting trends

Here’s a look back at Wisconsin absentee voting trends

By Hope Karnopp • May 10, 2024

Were more bills signed into law, vetoed this year than normal in Wisconsin? Here’s our analysis.

Were more bills signed into law, vetoed this year than normal in Wisconsin? Here’s our analysis.

By Hope Karnopp • May 8, 2024

The Republican Party wants more poll watchers. Here’s what they can, and can’t, do.

The Republican Party wants more poll watchers. Here’s what they can, and can’t, do.

By Amy Sherman • May 7, 2024

Fact-checking Trump’s claims about tax cuts, job numbers and inflation in Wisconsin, Michigan

Fact-checking Trump’s claims about tax cuts, job numbers and inflation in Wisconsin, Michigan

By Louis Jacobson • May 2, 2024

In context: Judging Milwaukee’s crime rate

In context: Judging Milwaukee’s crime rate

By Elliot Hughes • March 22, 2024

What is Wisconsin U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde’s stance on abortion?

What is Wisconsin U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde’s stance on abortion?

By Hope Karnopp • February 22, 2024

What's going on at the US-Mexico border, and what are asylum and parole?

What's going on at the US-Mexico border, and what are asylum and parole?

By Sophie Carson • February 16, 2024

Did Democrats want expansion of slavery, while Republicans opposed it?

Did Democrats want expansion of slavery, while Republicans opposed it?

By Laura Schulte • January 9, 2024

Has Act 10 saved Wisconsin taxpayers $16.8 billion? Here’s what we could find

Has Act 10 saved Wisconsin taxpayers $16.8 billion? Here’s what we could find

By Hope Karnopp • December 13, 2023

Impeachment articles against Wisconsin elections official riddled with false and misleading claims

Impeachment articles against Wisconsin elections official riddled with false and misleading claims

By Tyler Katzenberger • October 5, 2023

Fact-checking ‘Succession’: What happens if a fire destroys 100,000 absentee ballots in Milwaukee?

Fact-checking ‘Succession’: What happens if a fire destroys 100,000 absentee ballots in Milwaukee?

By Loreben Tuquero • May 19, 2023

PolitiFact Wisconsin’s recent ‘High Five’ fact checks

PolitiFact Wisconsin’s recent ‘High Five’ fact checks

By D.L. Davis • January 9, 2023

Who has been more press friendly, Tim Michels or Tony Evers?

Who has been more press friendly, Tim Michels or Tony Evers?

By Lawrence Andrea • November 7, 2022

Politifact Wisconsin’s top campaign season claims on abortion, other hot-button issues

Politifact Wisconsin’s top campaign season claims on abortion, other hot-button issues

By Madeline Heim • November 7, 2022

5 key fact checks on Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and GOP challenger Tim Michels

5 key fact checks on Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and GOP challenger Tim Michels

By D.L. Davis • November 1, 2022

We fact-check claims in the U.S. Senate race between Ron Johnson and Mandela Barnes

We fact-check claims in the U.S. Senate race between Ron Johnson and Mandela Barnes

By D.L. Davis • October 24, 2022