Latest Pants on Fire! Fact-checks in Ethics Facebook posts stated on August 23, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says Nancy Pelosi passed a bill awarding a $9 billion contract to her husband’s company. Eric Trump stated on October 15, 2019 in a Fox News appearance: "When my father became commander in chief of this country, we got out of all international business." 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 June 6, 2018 in in a blog post: "Mitt Romney: ‘Trump has some very serious emotional problems, he must resign before we…’" Rod Blagojevich stated on May 28, 2018 in a Wall Street Journal op-ed: "I’m in prison for practicing politics." Charles Schumer stated on January 27, 2017 in a tweet: Says Rex "Tillerson won't divest from Exxon." Ed Rendell stated on July 27, 2016 in an interview with Politico's Burgess Everett: "I’m not one for name calling." Donald Trump stated on July 24, 2016 in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press": On gift taking, "Bob McDonnell took a fraction of what (Tim) Kaine took." Colorado Citizens for Accountable Government stated on June 21, 2016 in a political mailer : Says "while serving in the city council, Rachel Zenzinger voted to use tax dollars to take a taxpayer-funded junket to China." Shawn O'Connor stated on April 25, 2016 in a press release: "A simple review of the Backroom’s health code records will reveal that the restaurant already has a long-standing problem with rodent infestations." Wendy Davis stated on September 23, 2014 in speaking to reporters: "Greg Abbott and his surrogates have referred to women who have been the victims of rape or incest as though somehow what they are confronting is a minor issue." Facebook posts stated on September 18, 2014 in a Facebook meme: Congress includes 36 people accused of spousal abuse, 84 arrested for drunk driving in the past year, 71 with terrible credit and more. Facebook posts stated on July 14, 2014 in posts on Facebook: Fox News is "banned in Canada" because it violates a law that "prevents ‘news’ channels from lying to their viewers." Wayne Rogers stated on May 3, 2014 in a broadcast of "Cashin' In" on Fox News: "There are over 200 documented cases where (Obama) has lied." Terry McAuliffe stated on July 20, 2013 in a debate.: Says an investigative report concluded Ken Cuccinelli "should have been prosecuted" for disclosure violations, but Virginia's law was too weak. Republican Governors Association stated on April 24, 2013 in a news release reacting to FitzGerald's run for governor: Accuses Ed FitzGerald of "pay-to-play and corruption politics." People's Majority stated on October 30, 2012 in a TV commercial: "Sheldon Whitehouse [got] a secret closed-door briefing, warning of the [2008 economic] crash." Newt Gingrich stated on February 10, 2012 in a radio interview: Says he was "exonerated in every single case" in 1990s ethics violations charges. Newt Gingrich stated on December 6, 2011 in an interview with Fox News' Greta Van Susteren: Says the congressional ethics investigation against him was conducted by "a very partisan political committee" in a way that "related more to the politics of the Democratic Party than to ethics." Future PAC (Oregon House Democrats) stated on October 9, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Say Matt Wand cut Troutdale police, created a slush fund for himself. Michele Bachmann stated on September 17, 2010 in a speech to the Values Voter Summit: "Speaker Pelosi ... has been busy sticking the taxpayer with her $100,000 bar tab for alcohol on the military jets that she's flying." Peter Kilmartin stated on September 1, 2010 in a campaign commercial: "When the mayor of Providence's brother wrote over 100 grand in bad checks to the city, Joe Fernandez didn't have the guts to prosecute him. He let him off the hook." Bill White stated on June 17, 2010 in a press conference.: Says Gov. Rick Perry is "by far and away the highest-paid state employee on an hourly basis." Boyd Richie stated on May 20, 2010 in an e-mail blast.: Says Gov. Rick Perry is "spending Texans’ hard-earned money to live like Louie XIV." Bill White stated on May 19, 2010 in a Facebook post: "In three days last week, (Gov. Rick) Perry flew to five cities at taxpayers’ expense, holding press conferences, delivering $2,325,000 in checks." Charles Rangel stated on February 26, 2010 in a press conference: "I'm glad for the wording of it (an ethics report on corporate-sponsored Congressional trips) because clearly the wording exonerates me."
Facebook posts stated on August 23, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says Nancy Pelosi passed a bill awarding a $9 billion contract to her husband’s company. Eric Trump stated on October 15, 2019 in a Fox News appearance: "When my father became commander in chief of this country, we got out of all international business." 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 June 6, 2018 in in a blog post: "Mitt Romney: ‘Trump has some very serious emotional problems, he must resign before we…’" Rod Blagojevich stated on May 28, 2018 in a Wall Street Journal op-ed: "I’m in prison for practicing politics." Charles Schumer stated on January 27, 2017 in a tweet: Says Rex "Tillerson won't divest from Exxon." Ed Rendell stated on July 27, 2016 in an interview with Politico's Burgess Everett: "I’m not one for name calling." Donald Trump stated on July 24, 2016 in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press": On gift taking, "Bob McDonnell took a fraction of what (Tim) Kaine took." Colorado Citizens for Accountable Government stated on June 21, 2016 in a political mailer : Says "while serving in the city council, Rachel Zenzinger voted to use tax dollars to take a taxpayer-funded junket to China." Shawn O'Connor stated on April 25, 2016 in a press release: "A simple review of the Backroom’s health code records will reveal that the restaurant already has a long-standing problem with rodent infestations." Wendy Davis stated on September 23, 2014 in speaking to reporters: "Greg Abbott and his surrogates have referred to women who have been the victims of rape or incest as though somehow what they are confronting is a minor issue." Facebook posts stated on September 18, 2014 in a Facebook meme: Congress includes 36 people accused of spousal abuse, 84 arrested for drunk driving in the past year, 71 with terrible credit and more. Facebook posts stated on July 14, 2014 in posts on Facebook: Fox News is "banned in Canada" because it violates a law that "prevents ‘news’ channels from lying to their viewers." Wayne Rogers stated on May 3, 2014 in a broadcast of "Cashin' In" on Fox News: "There are over 200 documented cases where (Obama) has lied." Terry McAuliffe stated on July 20, 2013 in a debate.: Says an investigative report concluded Ken Cuccinelli "should have been prosecuted" for disclosure violations, but Virginia's law was too weak. Republican Governors Association stated on April 24, 2013 in a news release reacting to FitzGerald's run for governor: Accuses Ed FitzGerald of "pay-to-play and corruption politics." People's Majority stated on October 30, 2012 in a TV commercial: "Sheldon Whitehouse [got] a secret closed-door briefing, warning of the [2008 economic] crash." Newt Gingrich stated on February 10, 2012 in a radio interview: Says he was "exonerated in every single case" in 1990s ethics violations charges. Newt Gingrich stated on December 6, 2011 in an interview with Fox News' Greta Van Susteren: Says the congressional ethics investigation against him was conducted by "a very partisan political committee" in a way that "related more to the politics of the Democratic Party than to ethics." Future PAC (Oregon House Democrats) stated on October 9, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Say Matt Wand cut Troutdale police, created a slush fund for himself. Michele Bachmann stated on September 17, 2010 in a speech to the Values Voter Summit: "Speaker Pelosi ... has been busy sticking the taxpayer with her $100,000 bar tab for alcohol on the military jets that she's flying." Peter Kilmartin stated on September 1, 2010 in a campaign commercial: "When the mayor of Providence's brother wrote over 100 grand in bad checks to the city, Joe Fernandez didn't have the guts to prosecute him. He let him off the hook." Bill White stated on June 17, 2010 in a press conference.: Says Gov. Rick Perry is "by far and away the highest-paid state employee on an hourly basis." Boyd Richie stated on May 20, 2010 in an e-mail blast.: Says Gov. Rick Perry is "spending Texans’ hard-earned money to live like Louie XIV." Bill White stated on May 19, 2010 in a Facebook post: "In three days last week, (Gov. Rick) Perry flew to five cities at taxpayers’ expense, holding press conferences, delivering $2,325,000 in checks." Charles Rangel stated on February 26, 2010 in a press conference: "I'm glad for the wording of it (an ethics report on corporate-sponsored Congressional trips) because clearly the wording exonerates me."
Facebook posts stated on August 23, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says Nancy Pelosi passed a bill awarding a $9 billion contract to her husband’s company.
Eric Trump stated on October 15, 2019 in a Fox News appearance: "When my father became commander in chief of this country, we got out of all international business."
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 June 6, 2018 in in a blog post: "Mitt Romney: ‘Trump has some very serious emotional problems, he must resign before we…’"
Rod Blagojevich stated on May 28, 2018 in a Wall Street Journal op-ed: "I’m in prison for practicing politics."
Ed Rendell stated on July 27, 2016 in an interview with Politico's Burgess Everett: "I’m not one for name calling."
Donald Trump stated on July 24, 2016 in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press": On gift taking, "Bob McDonnell took a fraction of what (Tim) Kaine took."
Colorado Citizens for Accountable Government stated on June 21, 2016 in a political mailer : Says "while serving in the city council, Rachel Zenzinger voted to use tax dollars to take a taxpayer-funded junket to China."
Shawn O'Connor stated on April 25, 2016 in a press release: "A simple review of the Backroom’s health code records will reveal that the restaurant already has a long-standing problem with rodent infestations."
Wendy Davis stated on September 23, 2014 in speaking to reporters: "Greg Abbott and his surrogates have referred to women who have been the victims of rape or incest as though somehow what they are confronting is a minor issue."
Facebook posts stated on September 18, 2014 in a Facebook meme: Congress includes 36 people accused of spousal abuse, 84 arrested for drunk driving in the past year, 71 with terrible credit and more.
Facebook posts stated on July 14, 2014 in posts on Facebook: Fox News is "banned in Canada" because it violates a law that "prevents ‘news’ channels from lying to their viewers."
Wayne Rogers stated on May 3, 2014 in a broadcast of "Cashin' In" on Fox News: "There are over 200 documented cases where (Obama) has lied."
Terry McAuliffe stated on July 20, 2013 in a debate.: Says an investigative report concluded Ken Cuccinelli "should have been prosecuted" for disclosure violations, but Virginia's law was too weak.
Republican Governors Association stated on April 24, 2013 in a news release reacting to FitzGerald's run for governor: Accuses Ed FitzGerald of "pay-to-play and corruption politics."
People's Majority stated on October 30, 2012 in a TV commercial: "Sheldon Whitehouse [got] a secret closed-door briefing, warning of the [2008 economic] crash."
Newt Gingrich stated on February 10, 2012 in a radio interview: Says he was "exonerated in every single case" in 1990s ethics violations charges.
Newt Gingrich stated on December 6, 2011 in an interview with Fox News' Greta Van Susteren: Says the congressional ethics investigation against him was conducted by "a very partisan political committee" in a way that "related more to the politics of the Democratic Party than to ethics."
Future PAC (Oregon House Democrats) stated on October 9, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Say Matt Wand cut Troutdale police, created a slush fund for himself.
Michele Bachmann stated on September 17, 2010 in a speech to the Values Voter Summit: "Speaker Pelosi ... has been busy sticking the taxpayer with her $100,000 bar tab for alcohol on the military jets that she's flying."
Peter Kilmartin stated on September 1, 2010 in a campaign commercial: "When the mayor of Providence's brother wrote over 100 grand in bad checks to the city, Joe Fernandez didn't have the guts to prosecute him. He let him off the hook."
Bill White stated on June 17, 2010 in a press conference.: Says Gov. Rick Perry is "by far and away the highest-paid state employee on an hourly basis."
Boyd Richie stated on May 20, 2010 in an e-mail blast.: Says Gov. Rick Perry is "spending Texans’ hard-earned money to live like Louie XIV."
Bill White stated on May 19, 2010 in a Facebook post: "In three days last week, (Gov. Rick) Perry flew to five cities at taxpayers’ expense, holding press conferences, delivering $2,325,000 in checks."
Charles Rangel stated on February 26, 2010 in a press conference: "I'm glad for the wording of it (an ethics report on corporate-sponsored Congressional trips) because clearly the wording exonerates me."
