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Latest Fact-Checks In Vermont

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Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on October 14, 2023 a Facebook post:
President Joe Biden declared a federal emergency and deployed the National Guard in October.
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • October 18, 2023
Molly Gray
Molly Gray
stated on September 24, 2020 a candidate debate:
"I proudly voted for Hillary Clinton."
False
By Colin Meyn • September 29, 2020
Vermont Democratic Party
Vermont Democratic Party
stated on June 10, 2020 a statement:
"Advertisements for [Scott] Milne’s travel company allow Milne to illegally use corporate funds."
False
By Xander Landen • July 1, 2020
John Rodgers
John Rodgers
stated on January 10, 2020 an interview with VTDigger:
"And the number one killer of teens in the United States is driving while using cell phones."
False
By Ellie French • January 17, 2020
Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders
stated on December 17, 2019 a video posted on his presidential campaign’s social media accounts.:
"I am very proud that I am the only candidate in the Democratic primary to have voted against all of Trump's defense budgets."
False
By Kit Norton • December 20, 2019
Phil Scott
Phil Scott
stated on October 25, 2019 Statement responding to Energizer's plans to close a factory in Bennington.:
"This decision is an unfortunate example of why those of us in Montpelier need to work together to make Vermont a more affordable place to do business and make sure our policies help businesses thrive rather than creating unique burdens and barriers to growth that make us less competitive with other states."
False
By Xander Landen • October 31, 2019
Matthew Birmingham
Matthew Birmingham
stated on March 16, 2019 a press release:
"Now there is a new threat that we’re seeing up close: the risk of exposure to powerful drugs that can kill in even tiny amounts."
False
By Colin Meyn • March 20, 2019
Phil Scott
Phil Scott
stated on January 24, 2019 his budget address in the Statehouse.:
"Every county, including Chittenden, has fewer people available for work."
False
By Colin Meyn, Felippe Rodrigues • January 26, 2019
Christine Hallquist
Christine Hallquist
stated on October 10, 2018 a press conference:
"There have been 44 plans submitted affecting 90 school districts. And the Scott administration has rejected all of them."
False
By Lola Duffort • October 30, 2018