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stated on September 13, 2021 a Facebook post:
Says Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spent $30,000 to attend the Met Gala and “God knows how much on that dress.”
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • September 16, 2021
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on August 31, 2021 a Facebook post:
Says Nancy Pelosi on Aug. 31 blocked members of Congress from reading aloud on the House floor the names of the 13 U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan.
Mostly False
By Gabrielle Settles • September 9, 2021
Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy
stated on August 31, 2021 a statement via Twitter:
“If these (telecom and internet) companies comply with the Democrat order to turn over private information, they are in violation of federal law and subject to losing their ability to operate in the United States.”
False
By Jon Greenberg • September 2, 2021
Warren Davidson
Warren Davidson
stated on August 17, 2021 an interview with Breitbart:
Former President Donald Trump “was blocked from getting troops out of (Afghanistan) by Liz Cheney and others.”
Mostly False
By Louis Jacobson • August 24, 2021
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X posts
stated on August 19, 2021 in tweets:
The bomb threat near the U.S. Capitol on Aug. 19 was a false flag.
Pants on Fire!
By Bill McCarthy • August 24, 2021
Rodney Davis
Rodney Davis
stated on July 27, 2021 remarks at a press conference:
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s “office was calling the shots on all of their (Capitol security officials’) actions on Jan. 6.”
Mostly False
By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller • August 5, 2021
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Facebook posts
stated on July 27, 2021 a Facebook post:
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried “suspended gun rights — no due process — just because she says these people were merely ‘involved’ in January 6.”
Mostly False
By Amy Sherman • August 3, 2021
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Instagram posts
stated on July 28, 2021 Instagram and Facebook posts:
Says D.C. police officer Michael Fanone is the same person who was arrested after carrying a Confederate flag through the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Pants on Fire!
By Bill McCarthy • July 30, 2021
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on July 11, 2021 a Facebook post:
A bodyguard of a high-ranking Democrat in Congress fired the shot that killed Ashli Babbitt on Jan. 6.
False
By Samantha Putterman • July 14, 2021
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Instagram posts
stated on June 22, 2021 an Instagram post:
"President Trump's net gain while in office $0, Nancy Pelosi's net gain while in office $191 million."
Half-True
By Tom Kertscher • July 7, 2021
Matthew Rosendale
Matthew Rosendale
stated on June 16, 2021 a tweet:
The intent behind the bill recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday "is to replace the Fourth of July.”
Pants on Fire!
By Brandon Mulder • June 25, 2021
National Republican Senatorial Committee
National Republican Senatorial Committee
stated on June 22, 2021 an ad:
Sen. Raphael Warnock “voted for welfare for politicians plan. Up to $25 million of government money for Warnock’s own political campaign.”
False
By Amy Sherman • June 25, 2021
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Facebook posts
stated on May 26, 2021 a Facebook post:
“Maxine Waters just introduced a bill to re-name Memorial Day — George Floyd Day."
Pants on Fire!
By Isabella Fertel • June 25, 2021
Mark Pocan
Mark Pocan
stated on May 20, 2021 Twitter:
During the pandemic, “I’ve been in D.C. voting regularly.”
Half-True
By Laura Schulte • June 15, 2021
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on June 1, 2021 a blog post:
Video shows the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was a “completely peaceful protest.”
Pants on Fire!
By Ciara O'Rourke • June 4, 2021
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stated on June 1, 2021 a Facebook post:
“In 38 days Pelosi and Schiff are up for reelection. Nadler up June 23.”
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • June 4, 2021
Joe Biden
Joe Biden
stated on June 1, 2021 a speech in Tulsa, Okla.:
"Two members of the Senate," Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, "voted more with my Republican friends" than with the president from their own party.
Mostly False
By Louis Jacobson • June 2, 2021
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on June 1, 2021 an interview with Ezra Klein:
“The filibuster, if it does not get reformed, still means that maybe 30% of the population potentially controls the majority of Senate seats.”
Half-True
By Louis Jacobson • June 2, 2021
Mike Gallagher
Mike Gallagher
stated on May 11, 2021 Public statement:
On supporting Liz Cheney for House Republican leadership position
Full Flop
By D.L. Davis • May 14, 2021
Andrew Clyde
Andrew Clyde
stated on May 12, 2021 a House hearing:
“Watching the TV footage of those who entered the Capitol. … If you didn't know the TV footage was from Jan. 6, you would actually think it was a normal tourist visit.”
Pants on Fire!
By Amy Sherman • May 13, 2021
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