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The week in fact-checks Aug. 27 (video)

By Jim Tharpe
August 26, 2015

PolitiFact Georgia editor Jim Tharpe breaks down the week in fact-checks.

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stated on November 29, 2016 Townhall.com
Hillary Clinton in 2005 co-sponsored legislation that would jail flag burners.
True
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stated on October 17, 2016 social media sites
Creflo Dollar has endorsed Republican Donald Trump for president.
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Jim Barksdale
stated on September 15, 2016 On his campaign website
In Georgia, women earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by men.  
Half-True
Jimmy Carter
stated on August 22, 2016 interview with an AP reporter in Memphis
Both the Democratic and Republican candidates for president in 2016 are "quite unpopular."
True
Allen Buckley
stated on July 13, 2016 a campaign statement
"U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson has voted for $7 trillion of our national debt!"
Mostly True
Jimmy Carter
stated on March 24, 2014 Television interview
Women in the U.S. get 23 percent less pay than men for the same exact work.
Mostly False

Carter exaggerates gender pay gap

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
stated on January 7, 2026 a press briefing

stated on January 14, 2026 a statement

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stated on February 14, 2026 social media posts



stated on January 20, 2026 an op-ed


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stated on February 3, 2026 remarks in the Oval Office


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stated on stated on November 17, 2025 in remarks at George Washington University:

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stated on February 2, 2026 an interview with Dan Bongino