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Social Media
Social Media
stated on February 18, 2025 X, formerly Twitter
The Chicago Cubs owner is bankrolling Brad Schimel.
Mostly True
By Madeline Heim • February 25, 2025
Instagram posts
Instagram posts
stated on November 9, 2024 Instagram posts
Kamala Harris’ campaign paid Oprah $1 million, Megan Thee Stallion $5 million, and Eminem $1.8 million.
Mostly False
November 13, 2024
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on October 9, 2024 a Truth Social post
Vice President Kamala Harris’ “60 Minutes” interview may be “a major Campaign Finance Violation.”
False
By Sara Swann • October 12, 2024
Instagram posts
Instagram posts
stated on August 26, 2024 a post
Four government agencies donated nearly $900,000 of taxpayer money to Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.
False
By Sara Swann • September 3, 2024
Katie Porter
Katie Porter
stated on March 7, 2024 a post on X
Billionaires “rigged” the California Senate primary election through “dishonest means.”
False
By Louis Jacobson, Madison Czopek • March 7, 2024
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on June 19, 2023 a video
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez “faces 5 Years in Jail For FEC Crimes."
False
By Gabrielle Settles • June 23, 2023
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on April 29, 2023 a Facebook post
Former President Barack Obama was arrested after his campaign “took $30 million illegally from Commie China fugitive.”
False
By Loreben Tuquero • May 3, 2023
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on March 23, 2023 a Facebook post
“Trump just shared a bombshell letter from Stormy Daniels debunking DA Bragg's case.”
False
March 27, 2023
TikTok posts
TikTok posts
stated on March 24, 2023 a TikTok video
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced that his office “has decided to drop all charges against Donald Trump.”
Pants on Fire!
By Loreben Tuquero • March 27, 2023
Instagram posts
Instagram posts
stated on November 13, 2022 an Instagram post
U.S. tax dollars sent to help Ukraine were laundered back by cryptocurrency firm FTX to help Democrats in midterms.
False
November 15, 2022
Ashley Hinson
Ashley Hinson
stated on October 18, 2022 a tweet
Nancy Pelosi gave “$30,000 … to boost @LizMathis1’s campaign”
True
By Jami Martin-Trainor • November 4, 2022
Catherine Cortez Masto
Catherine Cortez Masto
stated on August 18, 2022 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.”
Mostly False
By Maria Ramirez Uribe • September 23, 2022
Abigail Spanberger
Abigail Spanberger
stated on September 2, 2022 a tweet.
“I don’t accept a dime of corporate money.”
Mostly True
By Warren Fiske • September 14, 2022
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on August 30, 2022 social media posts
An obscure filing with the Federal Election Commission shows Biden has formally announced his bid for another term.
False
By Louis Jacobson • August 31, 2022
Catherine Cortez Masto
Catherine Cortez Masto
stated on June 17, 2022 an ad
"Adam Laxalt fought an investigation into the oil industry, then they funded his campaign."
Half-True
August 12, 2022
Cindy Axne
Cindy Axne
stated on June 14, 2022 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.”
Mostly False
By Lyle Muller • June 18, 2022
X posts
X posts
stated on May 8, 2022 a tweet
“Is ANYONE asking how Ron DeSantis was worth $340,000 in 2020 and is now worth $52 million?"
False
By Yacob Reyes • May 12, 2022
Mehmet Oz
Mehmet Oz
stated on March 10, 2022 an ad
"David McCormick paid for attacks on Donald Trump."
False
March 16, 2022
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Marjorie Taylor Greene
stated on February 19, 2022 a talk before a rally
"Ukraine was the No. 1 donor to Hillary Clinton when she was running for president.”
False
By Bill McCarthy • February 22, 2022
Israel O'Quinn
Israel O'Quinn
stated on February 2, 2022 a Virginia House subcommittee
On banning personal use of campaign funds.
Full Flop
By Warren Fiske • February 9, 2022
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