Campaign Finance Scorecard true 0% 37 Checks mostly-true 0% 71 Checks Half True 0% 67 Checks mostly-false 0% 64 Checks false 0% 77 Checks Pants on Fire 0% 27 Checks For more details, see the Principles of PolitiFact All Fact-checks for Campaign Finance Social Media stated on February 18, 2025 in X, formerly Twitter: The Chicago Cubs owner is bankrolling Brad Schimel. By Madeline Heim • February 25, 2025 Instagram posts stated on November 9, 2024 in Instagram posts: Kamala Harris’ campaign paid Oprah $1 million, Megan Thee Stallion $5 million, and Eminem $1.8 million. November 13, 2024 Donald Trump stated on October 9, 2024 in a Truth Social post: Vice President Kamala Harris’ “60 Minutes” interview may be “a major Campaign Finance Violation.” By Sara Swann • October 12, 2024 Instagram posts stated on August 26, 2024 in a post: Four government agencies donated nearly $900,000 of taxpayer money to Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. By Sara Swann • September 3, 2024 Katie Porter stated on March 7, 2024 in a post on X: Billionaires “rigged” the California Senate primary election through “dishonest means.” By Louis Jacobson • March 7, 2024 Facebook posts stated on June 19, 2023 in a video: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez “faces 5 Years in Jail For FEC Crimes." By Gabrielle Settles • June 23, 2023 Facebook posts stated on April 29, 2023 in a Facebook post: Former President Barack Obama was arrested after his campaign “took $30 million illegally from Commie China fugitive.” By Loreben Tuquero • May 3, 2023 Facebook posts stated on March 23, 2023 in a Facebook post: “Trump just shared a bombshell letter from Stormy Daniels debunking DA Bragg's case.” March 27, 2023 TikTok posts stated on March 24, 2023 in a TikTok video: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced that his office “has decided to drop all charges against Donald Trump.” By Loreben Tuquero • March 27, 2023 Instagram posts stated on November 13, 2022 in an Instagram post: U.S. tax dollars sent to help Ukraine were laundered back by cryptocurrency firm FTX to help Democrats in midterms. November 15, 2022 Ashley Hinson stated on October 18, 2022 in a tweet: Nancy Pelosi gave “$30,000 … to boost @LizMathis1’s campaign” By Jami Martin-Trainor • November 4, 2022 Catherine Cortez Masto stated on August 18, 2022 in an ad: Adam Laxalt took “campaign cash” from drug companies “and used his office to block local attempts at holding one of the worst offenders accountable.” By Maria Ramirez Uribe • September 23, 2022 Abigail Spanberger stated on September 2, 2022 in a tweet.: “I don’t accept a dime of corporate money.” By Warren Fiske • September 14, 2022 Facebook posts stated on August 30, 2022 in social media posts: An obscure filing with the Federal Election Commission shows Biden has formally announced his bid for another term. By Louis Jacobson • August 31, 2022 Catherine Cortez Masto stated on June 17, 2022 in an ad: "Adam Laxalt fought an investigation into the oil industry, then they funded his campaign." August 12, 2022 Cindy Axne stated on June 14, 2022 in a campaign ad: “Zach Nunn took money from Adventureland’s CEO, then sponsored legislation to loosen amusement park safety rules. A child died. Zach Nunn put his big donor first, ahead of the safety of Iowa families.” By Lyle Muller • June 18, 2022 X posts stated on May 8, 2022 in a tweet: “Is ANYONE asking how Ron DeSantis was worth $340,000 in 2020 and is now worth $52 million?" By Yacob Reyes • May 12, 2022 Mehmet Oz stated on March 10, 2022 in an ad: "David McCormick paid for attacks on Donald Trump." March 16, 2022 Marjorie Taylor Greene stated on February 19, 2022 in a talk before a rally: "Ukraine was the No. 1 donor to Hillary Clinton when she was running for president.” By Bill McCarthy • February 22, 2022 Israel O'Quinn stated on February 2, 2022 in a Virginia House subcommittee: On banning personal use of campaign funds. By Warren Fiske • February 9, 2022 Load More Latest Articles Legal experts say Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency raises questions about ethics and secrecy By Loreben Tuquero • April 17, 2025 Would the federal government prosecute Elon Musk for his $1 million lottery? Don’t hold your breath By Louis Jacobson • October 22, 2024 Fact-check: Donald Trump’s false and misleading responses after charges over role in Jan. 6 riot By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Samantha Putterman • August 2, 2023 Trump’s indictment, explained: Falsifying business records, prosecutors’ challenges, and what’s next By Amy Sherman, Louis Jacobson • April 5, 2023 Trump’s attacks on Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s backing by George Soros: What to know By Amy Sherman • March 23, 2023 Fact-checking Trump on the Stormy Daniels case: The statute of limitations and the FEC’s role By Louis Jacobson • March 21, 2023 How Bill Clinton’s settlement with Paula Jones differs from Donald Trump’s Stormy Daniels payment By Samantha Putterman • March 21, 2023 What we know about Trump’s fundraising off the false claim of election fraud By Louis Jacobson • January 8, 2021 Joe Biden takes lead in money race over Donald Trump By Louis Jacobson • October 22, 2020 Trump vs. Biden: Another update on the money race By Louis Jacobson • September 4, 2020 Trump vs. Biden: An updated look at the money race By Louis Jacobson • July 9, 2020 Trump vs. Biden: Where the money race stands today By Louis Jacobson • May 29, 2020 Latest promises about Campaign Finance Joe Biden Introduce a constitutional amendment to eliminate private dollars from federal elections Narrow constitutional amendment proposals went nowhere under Biden | December 9, 2024 Joe Biden Increase transparency of election spending Election transparency effort withers after initial progress | December 9, 2024 Joe Biden Restrict super PACs Proposal to restrict super PACs fizzles after House passage in 2021 | December 6, 2024 Latest promises about Campaign Finance
Joe Biden Introduce a constitutional amendment to eliminate private dollars from federal elections Narrow constitutional amendment proposals went nowhere under Biden | December 9, 2024
Joe Biden Increase transparency of election spending Election transparency effort withers after initial progress | December 9, 2024
Joe Biden Restrict super PACs Proposal to restrict super PACs fizzles after House passage in 2021 | December 6, 2024
