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stated on September 4, 2024 in an Instagram post:

“The entire family of Kamala Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz—they are all supporting Donald Trump.”

By Ciara O'Rourke • September 6, 2024
Donald Trump
stated on August 8, 2024 in a press conference:

Says his Jan. 6, 2021, speech on the White House Ellipse drew the “same number of people,” as the 1963 March on Washington where Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech.

By Louis Jacobson • August 9, 2024
Eric Swalwell
stated on June 9, 2024 in a post on X:

Says Sen. Lindsey Graham said a newly elected Donald Trump “will round up and deport LEGAL immigrants.”

By Louis Jacobson • June 10, 2024
Kimberly Klacik
stated on October 13, 2021 in a tweet:

An image of empty grocery store shelves shows the effect of President Joe Biden's “Build Back Better” plan.

By Bill McCarthy • October 13, 2021
Joe Biden
stated on August 20, 2021 in remarks:

Al-Qaida is “gone” from Afghanistan.

By Amy Sherman • August 23, 2021
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stated on August 15, 2021 in an Instagram post:

Says CNN said “Taliban fighters responsibly wearing masks.”

By Ciara O'Rourke • August 17, 2021
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stated on April 23, 2021 in a Facebook post:

Images show LeBron James standing for China's national anthem while shouting during the United States’ national anthem.

By Andy Nguyen • May 3, 2021
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stated on December 6, 2020 in a Facebook post:

Photo shows “MAYHEM in Oregon!”

By Ciara O'Rourke • December 11, 2020
Joe Biden
stated on May 21, 2020 in a video:

"You weren't allowed to own a cannon during the Revolutionary War as an individual."

By Louis Jacobson • June 29, 2020