Latest Fact-Checks In Patriotism

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Vivek Ramaswamy
Vivek Ramaswamy
stated on June 18, 2023 an interview with "Fox News Sunday"
“Young Americans across this country are no longer proud to be American.”
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By Sofia Bliss-Carrascosa • June 28, 2023
Viral image
Viral image
stated on June 19, 2020 a viral image
NFL player “stood alone" while his whole team stayed in the locker room during the national anthem, “a real American patriot!”
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July 1, 2020
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on July 27, 2016 a tweet
"Not one American flag on the massive stage at the Democratic National Convention until people started complaining- then a small one. Pathetic."
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By Aaron Sharockman • July 27, 2016
Rush Limbaugh
Rush Limbaugh
stated on July 20, 2015 a segment on his radio show
"Al Franken said almost exactly what Trump said" about John McCain’s military record.
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By Will Cabaniss • July 22, 2015
Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz
stated on May 11, 2013 the commencement address at Hillsdale College
Says Americans "invented ‘Pong,’ ‘Space Invaders’ and the iPhone."
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By W. Gardner Selby • June 6, 2013
Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz
stated on February 14, 2013 a news article.
Says he "has repeatedly praised Chuck Hagel’s character, patriotism, bravery, and personal service defending our nation."
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By W. Gardner Selby • February 15, 2013