Latest Mostly False Fact-checks 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 Bruce Rauner stated on December 4, 2017 in a press conference: "The candidates controlled by Madigan, all of them have said, ‘The answer to our problems is a massive income tax hike.’ " Nancy Pelosi stated on December 8, 2017 in a statement released by her office: "Even with full control of the House, Senate and White House, Republicans have still failed to deliver on their promise of higher wages for working families." Doug Jones stated on November 30, 2017 in a campaign ad: "In a 2014 case involving a man convicted of abusing two underage girls, Judge Roy Moore disagreed and wrote the dissenting opinion." PuppetStringNews.com stated on November 26, 2017 in a headline: "Obama released 10 Russian agents from U.S. custody in 2010 during Hillary’s uranium deal." Lou Barletta stated on November 29, 2017 in a tweet: "GDP is booming. Let’s spread the prosperity to the middle class with big #TaxCuts. Our #TaxReform package doubles standard deduction, brings $$$ back home, and reduces rates for ALL taxpayers. We will #MAGA." Gordon Hintz stated on November 21, 2017 in an interview: Wisconsin's Lincoln Hills youth prison has a "66 percent recidivism rate," while "states like Missouri, that have more of a regional model -- 8 percent." Tom Luce stated on November 15, 2017 in testimony before the House Select Committee on Economic Competitiveness: "Only 20 percent of our current graduates from Texas high schools go ahead and achieve either a national certificate or a community college degree -- or a college degree." Mahlon Mitchell stated on November 19, 2017 in an interview: Wisconsin has "the fastest-shrinking middle class in the country." Donald Trump stated on November 26, 2017 in a tweet: Says Alabama Senate candidate Doug Jones "wants to raise taxes." Claire McCaskill stated on October 10, 2017 in a campaign statement: Says Josh Hawley "broke his promise to create a Public Corruption Unit to crack down on the pay-to-play culture of Jefferson City." Pat McCrory stated on October 25, 2017 in a radio appearance: The North Carolina bathroom bill "was really never repealed." Andrew Cuomo stated on November 6, 2017 in a conference call: "Bump stocks are already illegal in the state of New York. You can't buy one." Activist Mommy stated on November 10, 2017 in a headline: "Breaking! Roy Moore’s accuser worked for Democratic leaders and is actively campaigning for Moore’s opponent." Ted Cruz stated on November 6, 2017 in Fox News interview: "The Democrats filibustered the legislation that would’ve resulted in this shooter being in federal prison instead of murdering those innocents in that Texas church." Michael Madigan stated on October 31, 2017 in a committee hearing: "The Legislative Ethics Commission continues to function." Alyssa Milano stated on November 5, 2017 in a tweet: "There are no background checks on long guns (AR15s) in Texas." Patrick Morrisey stated on October 12, 2017 in a radio interview: Says Evan "Jenkins has the same positions on the issues as Joe Manchin: supporting Hillary (Clinton), supporting cap-and-trade, supporting Planned Parenthood, many tax increases." Nancy McFarlane stated on November 6, 2017 in on a mailer: Charles Francis "vows to slash funding for parks and open space." Philip Levine stated on November 1, 2017 in a speech : Says Florida "workers are paid $8.10 an hour, and our current governor (Rick Scott) runs ads bragging about it." Bloggers stated on October 6, 2017 in Internet posts: "California Democrat Maxine Waters charged on 3 counts." Donald Trump stated on November 1, 2017 in a tweet: Says the diversity visa lottery program is "a Chuck Schumer beauty." Edward Markey stated on October 26, 2017 in a statement: Says HIV and AIDS rates have spiked "due to increased heroin and fentanyl use." Eric Greitens stated on August 23, 2017 in a Facebook live video: The University of Missouri saw "the biggest drop in enrollment of any major university in the country" since the 2015 protests. Donald Trump stated on October 30, 2017 in a tweet: Says Paul Manafort’s alleged crimes were "years ago, before Paul Manafort was part of the Trump campaign." Michael Moore stated on October 4, 2017 in a Facebook post: "People who die from a home invasion make up a sad but minuscule .04% of all gun murders in the U.S. And over a third of them are killed by their own gun that the criminal has either stolen or wrestled from them." Matt Gaetz stated on October 17, 2017 in a tweet: "Opioid crisis (is) the worst in ObamaCare expansion states!" Rahm Emanuel stated on October 18, 2017 in a speech: "And over the last six years, Chicago’s economy has grown faster than the economies of New York City, Washington, D.C., or the national average." Nikki Haley stated on October 15, 2017 in comments on ABC: "And I think that his engagement with Congress is something that never happened under President Obama. They were never allowed to debate it. They were never allowed to discuss it. So, now Congress is going to be fully engaged on the threats of Iran." Donald Trump stated on October 16, 2017 in a White House cabinet meeting: "The cost-sharing reductions (were) a gift (that) they gave the insurance companies." Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs stated on October 5, 2017 in an op-ed in the "Tulsa World": "State government spending is at an all-time high. The state is on track to spend more in this fiscal year — more than $17.9 billion — than at any time in state history."
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Bruce Rauner stated on December 4, 2017 in a press conference: "The candidates controlled by Madigan, all of them have said, ‘The answer to our problems is a massive income tax hike.’ " Nancy Pelosi stated on December 8, 2017 in a statement released by her office: "Even with full control of the House, Senate and White House, Republicans have still failed to deliver on their promise of higher wages for working families." Doug Jones stated on November 30, 2017 in a campaign ad: "In a 2014 case involving a man convicted of abusing two underage girls, Judge Roy Moore disagreed and wrote the dissenting opinion." PuppetStringNews.com stated on November 26, 2017 in a headline: "Obama released 10 Russian agents from U.S. custody in 2010 during Hillary’s uranium deal." Lou Barletta stated on November 29, 2017 in a tweet: "GDP is booming. Let’s spread the prosperity to the middle class with big #TaxCuts. Our #TaxReform package doubles standard deduction, brings $$$ back home, and reduces rates for ALL taxpayers. We will #MAGA." Gordon Hintz stated on November 21, 2017 in an interview: Wisconsin's Lincoln Hills youth prison has a "66 percent recidivism rate," while "states like Missouri, that have more of a regional model -- 8 percent." Tom Luce stated on November 15, 2017 in testimony before the House Select Committee on Economic Competitiveness: "Only 20 percent of our current graduates from Texas high schools go ahead and achieve either a national certificate or a community college degree -- or a college degree." Mahlon Mitchell stated on November 19, 2017 in an interview: Wisconsin has "the fastest-shrinking middle class in the country." Donald Trump stated on November 26, 2017 in a tweet: Says Alabama Senate candidate Doug Jones "wants to raise taxes." Claire McCaskill stated on October 10, 2017 in a campaign statement: Says Josh Hawley "broke his promise to create a Public Corruption Unit to crack down on the pay-to-play culture of Jefferson City." Pat McCrory stated on October 25, 2017 in a radio appearance: The North Carolina bathroom bill "was really never repealed." Andrew Cuomo stated on November 6, 2017 in a conference call: "Bump stocks are already illegal in the state of New York. You can't buy one." Activist Mommy stated on November 10, 2017 in a headline: "Breaking! Roy Moore’s accuser worked for Democratic leaders and is actively campaigning for Moore’s opponent." Ted Cruz stated on November 6, 2017 in Fox News interview: "The Democrats filibustered the legislation that would’ve resulted in this shooter being in federal prison instead of murdering those innocents in that Texas church." Michael Madigan stated on October 31, 2017 in a committee hearing: "The Legislative Ethics Commission continues to function." Alyssa Milano stated on November 5, 2017 in a tweet: "There are no background checks on long guns (AR15s) in Texas." Patrick Morrisey stated on October 12, 2017 in a radio interview: Says Evan "Jenkins has the same positions on the issues as Joe Manchin: supporting Hillary (Clinton), supporting cap-and-trade, supporting Planned Parenthood, many tax increases." Nancy McFarlane stated on November 6, 2017 in on a mailer: Charles Francis "vows to slash funding for parks and open space." Philip Levine stated on November 1, 2017 in a speech : Says Florida "workers are paid $8.10 an hour, and our current governor (Rick Scott) runs ads bragging about it." Bloggers stated on October 6, 2017 in Internet posts: "California Democrat Maxine Waters charged on 3 counts." Donald Trump stated on November 1, 2017 in a tweet: Says the diversity visa lottery program is "a Chuck Schumer beauty." Edward Markey stated on October 26, 2017 in a statement: Says HIV and AIDS rates have spiked "due to increased heroin and fentanyl use." Eric Greitens stated on August 23, 2017 in a Facebook live video: The University of Missouri saw "the biggest drop in enrollment of any major university in the country" since the 2015 protests. Donald Trump stated on October 30, 2017 in a tweet: Says Paul Manafort’s alleged crimes were "years ago, before Paul Manafort was part of the Trump campaign." Michael Moore stated on October 4, 2017 in a Facebook post: "People who die from a home invasion make up a sad but minuscule .04% of all gun murders in the U.S. And over a third of them are killed by their own gun that the criminal has either stolen or wrestled from them." Matt Gaetz stated on October 17, 2017 in a tweet: "Opioid crisis (is) the worst in ObamaCare expansion states!" Rahm Emanuel stated on October 18, 2017 in a speech: "And over the last six years, Chicago’s economy has grown faster than the economies of New York City, Washington, D.C., or the national average." Nikki Haley stated on October 15, 2017 in comments on ABC: "And I think that his engagement with Congress is something that never happened under President Obama. They were never allowed to debate it. They were never allowed to discuss it. So, now Congress is going to be fully engaged on the threats of Iran." Donald Trump stated on October 16, 2017 in a White House cabinet meeting: "The cost-sharing reductions (were) a gift (that) they gave the insurance companies." Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs stated on October 5, 2017 in an op-ed in the "Tulsa World": "State government spending is at an all-time high. The state is on track to spend more in this fiscal year — more than $17.9 billion — than at any time in state history."
Bruce Rauner stated on December 4, 2017 in a press conference: "The candidates controlled by Madigan, all of them have said, ‘The answer to our problems is a massive income tax hike.’ "
Nancy Pelosi stated on December 8, 2017 in a statement released by her office: "Even with full control of the House, Senate and White House, Republicans have still failed to deliver on their promise of higher wages for working families."
Doug Jones stated on November 30, 2017 in a campaign ad: "In a 2014 case involving a man convicted of abusing two underage girls, Judge Roy Moore disagreed and wrote the dissenting opinion."
PuppetStringNews.com stated on November 26, 2017 in a headline: "Obama released 10 Russian agents from U.S. custody in 2010 during Hillary’s uranium deal."
Lou Barletta stated on November 29, 2017 in a tweet: "GDP is booming. Let’s spread the prosperity to the middle class with big #TaxCuts. Our #TaxReform package doubles standard deduction, brings $$$ back home, and reduces rates for ALL taxpayers. We will #MAGA."
Gordon Hintz stated on November 21, 2017 in an interview: Wisconsin's Lincoln Hills youth prison has a "66 percent recidivism rate," while "states like Missouri, that have more of a regional model -- 8 percent."
Tom Luce stated on November 15, 2017 in testimony before the House Select Committee on Economic Competitiveness: "Only 20 percent of our current graduates from Texas high schools go ahead and achieve either a national certificate or a community college degree -- or a college degree."
Mahlon Mitchell stated on November 19, 2017 in an interview: Wisconsin has "the fastest-shrinking middle class in the country."
Donald Trump stated on November 26, 2017 in a tweet: Says Alabama Senate candidate Doug Jones "wants to raise taxes."
Claire McCaskill stated on October 10, 2017 in a campaign statement: Says Josh Hawley "broke his promise to create a Public Corruption Unit to crack down on the pay-to-play culture of Jefferson City."
Pat McCrory stated on October 25, 2017 in a radio appearance: The North Carolina bathroom bill "was really never repealed."
Andrew Cuomo stated on November 6, 2017 in a conference call: "Bump stocks are already illegal in the state of New York. You can't buy one."
Activist Mommy stated on November 10, 2017 in a headline: "Breaking! Roy Moore’s accuser worked for Democratic leaders and is actively campaigning for Moore’s opponent."
Ted Cruz stated on November 6, 2017 in Fox News interview: "The Democrats filibustered the legislation that would’ve resulted in this shooter being in federal prison instead of murdering those innocents in that Texas church."
Michael Madigan stated on October 31, 2017 in a committee hearing: "The Legislative Ethics Commission continues to function."
Alyssa Milano stated on November 5, 2017 in a tweet: "There are no background checks on long guns (AR15s) in Texas."
Patrick Morrisey stated on October 12, 2017 in a radio interview: Says Evan "Jenkins has the same positions on the issues as Joe Manchin: supporting Hillary (Clinton), supporting cap-and-trade, supporting Planned Parenthood, many tax increases."
Nancy McFarlane stated on November 6, 2017 in on a mailer: Charles Francis "vows to slash funding for parks and open space."
Philip Levine stated on November 1, 2017 in a speech : Says Florida "workers are paid $8.10 an hour, and our current governor (Rick Scott) runs ads bragging about it."
Bloggers stated on October 6, 2017 in Internet posts: "California Democrat Maxine Waters charged on 3 counts."
Donald Trump stated on November 1, 2017 in a tweet: Says the diversity visa lottery program is "a Chuck Schumer beauty."
Edward Markey stated on October 26, 2017 in a statement: Says HIV and AIDS rates have spiked "due to increased heroin and fentanyl use."
Eric Greitens stated on August 23, 2017 in a Facebook live video: The University of Missouri saw "the biggest drop in enrollment of any major university in the country" since the 2015 protests.
Donald Trump stated on October 30, 2017 in a tweet: Says Paul Manafort’s alleged crimes were "years ago, before Paul Manafort was part of the Trump campaign."
Michael Moore stated on October 4, 2017 in a Facebook post: "People who die from a home invasion make up a sad but minuscule .04% of all gun murders in the U.S. And over a third of them are killed by their own gun that the criminal has either stolen or wrestled from them."
Matt Gaetz stated on October 17, 2017 in a tweet: "Opioid crisis (is) the worst in ObamaCare expansion states!"
Rahm Emanuel stated on October 18, 2017 in a speech: "And over the last six years, Chicago’s economy has grown faster than the economies of New York City, Washington, D.C., or the national average."
Nikki Haley stated on October 15, 2017 in comments on ABC: "And I think that his engagement with Congress is something that never happened under President Obama. They were never allowed to debate it. They were never allowed to discuss it. So, now Congress is going to be fully engaged on the threats of Iran."
Donald Trump stated on October 16, 2017 in a White House cabinet meeting: "The cost-sharing reductions (were) a gift (that) they gave the insurance companies."
Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs stated on October 5, 2017 in an op-ed in the "Tulsa World": "State government spending is at an all-time high. The state is on track to spend more in this fiscal year — more than $17.9 billion — than at any time in state history."
