Harris cites Charlottesville riot narrative before Trump fact checks her during debate: ‘Debunked’
Former President Donald Trump fact-checked Vice President Kamala Harris' reference to the 2017 Charlottesville riots during a presidential debate in Philadelphia, saying the story was allegedly “false.” “When it comes to Charlottesville, as you say, that story has been debunked,” Trump said. “Laura Ingraham, Sean Hannity, Jesse, they've all covered it. If they write one […]
FACT CHECK: Fact-Checking Harris’ Claim That Trump Wants To Impose A ‘National Sales Tax’
At a campaign event in Pittsburgh on September 2, 2024 Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris Claimed Former President Donald Trump, a 2024 Republican candidate, wants to impose a nationwide sales tax on everyday items, which would cost the typical American family about $4,000 a year. Verdict: No evidence According to multiple sources and comments […]
FACT CHECK: Fake Photo Of J.D. Vance Smoking On Couch Shared On Social Media
Posts Share on social media The photo reportedly shows vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance sitting on a couch smoking a cigarette. What am I looking at? pic.twitter.com/s5OX1gl2BA — Morgan J. Freeman (@mjfree) September 6, 2024 Verdict: False Image has been digitally altered. Fact check: Ron Howard, director of the film adaptation of Senator J.D. Vance's […]
FACT CHECK: Did Liz Cheney Share Post Trump’s Arlington ‘Photo Op’?
Posts Share on social media The post, purportedly from former Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney, criticizes former President Donald Trump over a photo taken at Arlington National Cemetery. Posted by @raynaliv View by thread Verdict: False This post originated from a satire article. Fact check: President Trump will face Vice President Kamala Harris in the first […]
FACT CHECK: Did Navy JAG Arrest Judge Juan Merchan?
Posts Share on Facebook Investigators from the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) have reportedly arrested New York Judge Juan Marchan on multiple charges, including treason. Verdict: False The allegations are false and originated from an article originally published on satire website Real Raw News on September 7. Additionally, a spokesperson for the U.S. Navy […]
FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Falsely Attributes Quotes About Guns To Harris And Walz
Posts Share on Facebook It purports to feature two quotes about guns allegedly made by 2024 Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. Verdict: False This assertion is false. There is no evidence that either Harris or Waltz was cited. Fact check: Harris and Waltz are set to kick […]
FACT CHECK: No, Philadelphia Eagles Did Not Endorse Kamala Harris With Ad Campaign
Posts Share with X The Philadelphia Eagles claim to have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign with an ad. It's very strange to see an NFL team endorsing a particular candidate, as I don't recall that happening when I was growing up. pic.twitter.com/Dq6PTLWqF9 — Lois Lopez (@hippojuicefilm) September 2, 2024 Verdict: Misleading The image […]
FACT CHECK: Did Klaus Schwab Say An ‘Era Of Shock Events’ Is Coming Ahead Of The 2024 Election?
Headline screenshot Share on Facebook Klaus Schwab, founder and non-executive chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), said a “period of shocking events” was coming ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Verdict: False The claim is false and originates from an article published on August 19 on The People's Voice, a website known for spreading […]
School Shootings Are a ‘Fact of American Life’
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) discussed the shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on CNN's “State of the Union” on Sunday, saying school shootings are “a fact of life in America.” Host Dana Bash said, “Senator J.D. Vance is calling for more protections for schools. He's saying, 'I hate to acknowledge this. I hate […]
MSNBC’s, POLITICO’s Lemire Falsely Claims Vance Dismissed Shootings as ‘Fact of Life’
On Friday's MSNBC broadcast of “Morning Joe,” MSNBC host and POLITICO White House bureau chief Jonathan Lemire criticized Republicans for not banning “AR-15-style rifles” — “even when they were one of the weapons that shot Donald Trump about six weeks ago. And even then, there was no call from the Republican Party for change,” and […]