Latest Pants on Fire! Fact-checks in Congress Clear Any Rating True Mostly True Half True Mostly False False Pants on Fire Full Flop Half Flip No Flip Any Speaker Any Date Range Last 3 Months Last 6 Months Last 12 Months 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Any Category Matthew Rosendale stated on June 16, 2021 in a tweet: The intent behind the bill recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday "is to replace the Fourth of July.” Facebook posts stated on May 26, 2021 in a Facebook post: “Maxine Waters just introduced a bill to re-name Memorial Day — George Floyd Day." Bloggers stated on June 1, 2021 in a blog post: Video shows the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was a “completely peaceful protest.” Andrew Clyde stated on May 12, 2021 in a House hearing: “Watching the TV footage of those who entered the Capitol. … If you didn't know the TV footage was from Jan. 6, you would actually think it was a normal tourist visit.” Facebook posts stated on March 7, 2021 in a Facebook post: The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill "awards a $25 million bonus" to House members. Facebook posts stated on January 28, 2021 in a Facebook post: “U.S. military at the White House arresting Congress.” Facebook posts stated on June 30, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says Democratic leaders aren’t wearing masks or social distancing in private Facebook posts stated on April 26, 2020 in on social media: The government must have planned the coronavirus pandemic because the coronavirus relief bill had been introduced three years earlier. Facebook posts stated on March 20, 2020 in a text post: Says the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act gives members of Congress a pay increase. Bloggers stated on February 25, 2020 in a blog post: “Congress files charges against Nancy Pelosi.” Donald Trump stated on February 7, 2020 in a comment to reporters: "I thought it was a terrible thing when (Nancy Pelosi) ripped up the speech. First of all, it's an official document. You're not allowed. It's illegal what she did. She broke the law." Charlie Kirk stated on February 4, 2020 in a tweet: "Nancy Pelosi may have just committed a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2071, Section 2071 (a) when she ripped up President Trump’s State of the Union address. This violation is punishable by up to three years in prison.” Viral image stated on December 11, 2019 in a post on Facebook: Says Adam Schiff’s family Christmas card has a photo of the whistleblower, who is dating Schiff’s daughter. Facebook posts stated on September 23, 2019 in a Facebook post: Says Warren Buffett asked people to forward a chain email about the "Congressional Reform Act of 2019." Viral image stated on September 26, 2019 in a Facebook post: "President Trump is asking everyone to forward this email… The TRUMP Rules: Congressional Reform Act of 2017." Politics WatchDog stated on May 22, 2019 in a Facebook post: Video shows Nancy Pelosi slurring her speech at a public event. Chuck Woolery stated on January 17, 2019 in in a tweet: "Nancy Pelosi's bill for alcohol on her flights from Washington to San Fran every week? We pay for it. 1000 dollars. On average 52,000 Bucks, a year for BOOZE. Tax payer money." Bloggers stated on December 18, 2018 in a Facebook post: Says "Three Muslim congresswomen just refused" to sign an oath of office to uphold the U.S. Constitution. Rick Scott stated on September 19, 2018 in a campaign appearance: Says Sen. Bill Nelson is a socialist. Bloggers stated on August 26, 2018 in a blog post: "BREAKING: Sheriff Joe Arpaio will take over (John) McCain’s seat in the Senate." Tom Palzewicz stated on May 14, 2018 in a tweet: Says Jim Sensenbrenner "has been in office for 40 years" and "he's led on exactly one bill," the Patriot Act. Matthew Rosendale stated on March 28, 2018 in in a debate: Says Sen. Jon Tester "took an income raise in the omnibus bill." International News Trends stated on March 23, 2018 in headline: Congressional Black Caucus introduces bill to "tax people for being white." Uncle Sam's Misguided Children stated on March 23, 2018 in a headline: Says U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis "voted in favor of food stamps for illegal immigrants." CSC Mediagroup.USA stated on January 30, 2018 in a headline: Democrats "booed families of children murdered by MS13." The Patriot Report stated on January 18, 2018 in a headline: "Mueller will be forced to resign over Pelosi affair." USA In Front stated on December 10, 2017 in a headline: "Update: Chuck Schumer’s steamy affair with a high school cheerleader confirmed." Bloggers stated on September 18, 2017 in a blog post: "House Dems introduce bill to remove citizenship requirement from presidency." Bloggers stated on August 29, 2017 in Internet posts: Says video shows Mike Pence quoting the Bible as justification for "Congress not to fund Katrina relief effort." US Daily News 24 stated on July 28, 2017 in a headline: Says Debbie Wasserman Schultz "going to mental hospital after what she did overnight desperate to escape arrest."
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Matthew Rosendale stated on June 16, 2021 in a tweet: The intent behind the bill recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday "is to replace the Fourth of July.” Facebook posts stated on May 26, 2021 in a Facebook post: “Maxine Waters just introduced a bill to re-name Memorial Day — George Floyd Day." Bloggers stated on June 1, 2021 in a blog post: Video shows the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was a “completely peaceful protest.” Andrew Clyde stated on May 12, 2021 in a House hearing: “Watching the TV footage of those who entered the Capitol. … If you didn't know the TV footage was from Jan. 6, you would actually think it was a normal tourist visit.” Facebook posts stated on March 7, 2021 in a Facebook post: The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill "awards a $25 million bonus" to House members. Facebook posts stated on January 28, 2021 in a Facebook post: “U.S. military at the White House arresting Congress.” Facebook posts stated on June 30, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says Democratic leaders aren’t wearing masks or social distancing in private Facebook posts stated on April 26, 2020 in on social media: The government must have planned the coronavirus pandemic because the coronavirus relief bill had been introduced three years earlier. Facebook posts stated on March 20, 2020 in a text post: Says the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act gives members of Congress a pay increase. Bloggers stated on February 25, 2020 in a blog post: “Congress files charges against Nancy Pelosi.” Donald Trump stated on February 7, 2020 in a comment to reporters: "I thought it was a terrible thing when (Nancy Pelosi) ripped up the speech. First of all, it's an official document. You're not allowed. It's illegal what she did. She broke the law." Charlie Kirk stated on February 4, 2020 in a tweet: "Nancy Pelosi may have just committed a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2071, Section 2071 (a) when she ripped up President Trump’s State of the Union address. This violation is punishable by up to three years in prison.” Viral image stated on December 11, 2019 in a post on Facebook: Says Adam Schiff’s family Christmas card has a photo of the whistleblower, who is dating Schiff’s daughter. Facebook posts stated on September 23, 2019 in a Facebook post: Says Warren Buffett asked people to forward a chain email about the "Congressional Reform Act of 2019." Viral image stated on September 26, 2019 in a Facebook post: "President Trump is asking everyone to forward this email… The TRUMP Rules: Congressional Reform Act of 2017." Politics WatchDog stated on May 22, 2019 in a Facebook post: Video shows Nancy Pelosi slurring her speech at a public event. Chuck Woolery stated on January 17, 2019 in in a tweet: "Nancy Pelosi's bill for alcohol on her flights from Washington to San Fran every week? We pay for it. 1000 dollars. On average 52,000 Bucks, a year for BOOZE. Tax payer money." Bloggers stated on December 18, 2018 in a Facebook post: Says "Three Muslim congresswomen just refused" to sign an oath of office to uphold the U.S. Constitution. Rick Scott stated on September 19, 2018 in a campaign appearance: Says Sen. Bill Nelson is a socialist. Bloggers stated on August 26, 2018 in a blog post: "BREAKING: Sheriff Joe Arpaio will take over (John) McCain’s seat in the Senate." Tom Palzewicz stated on May 14, 2018 in a tweet: Says Jim Sensenbrenner "has been in office for 40 years" and "he's led on exactly one bill," the Patriot Act. Matthew Rosendale stated on March 28, 2018 in in a debate: Says Sen. Jon Tester "took an income raise in the omnibus bill." International News Trends stated on March 23, 2018 in headline: Congressional Black Caucus introduces bill to "tax people for being white." Uncle Sam's Misguided Children stated on March 23, 2018 in a headline: Says U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis "voted in favor of food stamps for illegal immigrants." CSC Mediagroup.USA stated on January 30, 2018 in a headline: Democrats "booed families of children murdered by MS13." The Patriot Report stated on January 18, 2018 in a headline: "Mueller will be forced to resign over Pelosi affair." USA In Front stated on December 10, 2017 in a headline: "Update: Chuck Schumer’s steamy affair with a high school cheerleader confirmed." Bloggers stated on September 18, 2017 in a blog post: "House Dems introduce bill to remove citizenship requirement from presidency." Bloggers stated on August 29, 2017 in Internet posts: Says video shows Mike Pence quoting the Bible as justification for "Congress not to fund Katrina relief effort." US Daily News 24 stated on July 28, 2017 in a headline: Says Debbie Wasserman Schultz "going to mental hospital after what she did overnight desperate to escape arrest."
Matthew Rosendale stated on June 16, 2021 in a tweet: The intent behind the bill recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday "is to replace the Fourth of July.”
Facebook posts stated on May 26, 2021 in a Facebook post: “Maxine Waters just introduced a bill to re-name Memorial Day — George Floyd Day."
Bloggers stated on June 1, 2021 in a blog post: Video shows the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was a “completely peaceful protest.”
Andrew Clyde stated on May 12, 2021 in a House hearing: “Watching the TV footage of those who entered the Capitol. … If you didn't know the TV footage was from Jan. 6, you would actually think it was a normal tourist visit.”
Facebook posts stated on March 7, 2021 in a Facebook post: The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill "awards a $25 million bonus" to House members.
Facebook posts stated on January 28, 2021 in a Facebook post: “U.S. military at the White House arresting Congress.”
Facebook posts stated on June 30, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says Democratic leaders aren’t wearing masks or social distancing in private
Facebook posts stated on April 26, 2020 in on social media: The government must have planned the coronavirus pandemic because the coronavirus relief bill had been introduced three years earlier.
Facebook posts stated on March 20, 2020 in a text post: Says the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act gives members of Congress a pay increase.
Donald Trump stated on February 7, 2020 in a comment to reporters: "I thought it was a terrible thing when (Nancy Pelosi) ripped up the speech. First of all, it's an official document. You're not allowed. It's illegal what she did. She broke the law."
Charlie Kirk stated on February 4, 2020 in a tweet: "Nancy Pelosi may have just committed a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2071, Section 2071 (a) when she ripped up President Trump’s State of the Union address. This violation is punishable by up to three years in prison.”
Viral image stated on December 11, 2019 in a post on Facebook: Says Adam Schiff’s family Christmas card has a photo of the whistleblower, who is dating Schiff’s daughter.
Facebook posts stated on September 23, 2019 in a Facebook post: Says Warren Buffett asked people to forward a chain email about the "Congressional Reform Act of 2019."
Viral image stated on September 26, 2019 in a Facebook post: "President Trump is asking everyone to forward this email… The TRUMP Rules: Congressional Reform Act of 2017."
Politics WatchDog stated on May 22, 2019 in a Facebook post: Video shows Nancy Pelosi slurring her speech at a public event.
Chuck Woolery stated on January 17, 2019 in in a tweet: "Nancy Pelosi's bill for alcohol on her flights from Washington to San Fran every week? We pay for it. 1000 dollars. On average 52,000 Bucks, a year for BOOZE. Tax payer money."
Bloggers stated on December 18, 2018 in a Facebook post: Says "Three Muslim congresswomen just refused" to sign an oath of office to uphold the U.S. Constitution.
Rick Scott stated on September 19, 2018 in a campaign appearance: Says Sen. Bill Nelson is a socialist.
Bloggers stated on August 26, 2018 in a blog post: "BREAKING: Sheriff Joe Arpaio will take over (John) McCain’s seat in the Senate."
Tom Palzewicz stated on May 14, 2018 in a tweet: Says Jim Sensenbrenner "has been in office for 40 years" and "he's led on exactly one bill," the Patriot Act.
Matthew Rosendale stated on March 28, 2018 in in a debate: Says Sen. Jon Tester "took an income raise in the omnibus bill."
International News Trends stated on March 23, 2018 in headline: Congressional Black Caucus introduces bill to "tax people for being white."
Uncle Sam's Misguided Children stated on March 23, 2018 in a headline: Says U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis "voted in favor of food stamps for illegal immigrants."
CSC Mediagroup.USA stated on January 30, 2018 in a headline: Democrats "booed families of children murdered by MS13."
The Patriot Report stated on January 18, 2018 in a headline: "Mueller will be forced to resign over Pelosi affair."
USA In Front stated on December 10, 2017 in a headline: "Update: Chuck Schumer’s steamy affair with a high school cheerleader confirmed."
Bloggers stated on September 18, 2017 in a blog post: "House Dems introduce bill to remove citizenship requirement from presidency."
Bloggers stated on August 29, 2017 in Internet posts: Says video shows Mike Pence quoting the Bible as justification for "Congress not to fund Katrina relief effort."
US Daily News 24 stated on July 28, 2017 in a headline: Says Debbie Wasserman Schultz "going to mental hospital after what she did overnight desperate to escape arrest."
