Fact Check Posts – Page 425

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stated on April 23, 2020 a widely-circulated social media post

COVID-19’s “contagion probability” between two people is 70% if the carrier is not masked, 5% if the carrier is masked, and 1.5% if both parties are.

By Victoria Knight • July 1, 2020

Rick Scott
stated on June 28, 2020 an interview

Says “Joe Biden supported the Castro regime and meeting with Maduro.”

By Amy Sherman • July 1, 2020

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stated on June 17, 2020 a Facebook post

“Four kids who took the coronavirus vaccine died immediately.”

By Madison Czopek • July 1, 2020

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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!”

By Tom Kertscher • July 1, 2020

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stated on June 26, 2020 a Facebook post

A Denver International Airport mural of people wearing masks was painted in 1994.

By Samantha Putterman • July 1, 2020

Facebook posts
stated on June 30, 2020 a post on Facebook

An image from the St. Louis protest is “what MSM (mainstream media) won’t show you. Peaceful demonstrator pointing weapon at homeowner.”

By Aaron Sharockman • July 1, 2020

Vermont Democratic Party
stated on June 10, 2020 a statement

"Advertisements for [Scott] Milne’s travel company allow Milne to illegally use corporate funds."

By Xander Landen • July 1, 2020

Levar Stoney
stated on June 16, 2020 a news conference.

On conducting a national search for a new Richmond police chief.

By Warren Fiske • July 1, 2020

Joe Biden
stated on June 24, 2020 an ad

“Trump lost a trade war that he started.”

By Louis Jacobson • June 30, 2020

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stated on June 25, 2020 a Facebook post

Old photo shows Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and his mother wearing KKK garb.

By Samantha Putterman • June 30, 2020

Facebook posts
stated on April 2, 2020 a Facebook post

Says Nancy Pelosi “made millions in coronavirus insider trading.”

By Tom Kertscher • June 30, 2020

Facebook posts
stated on July 27, 2016 on social media

Say Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn support Trump by wearing t-shirt

By Patrick Orsagos • June 30, 2020

Robin Vos
stated on June 9, 2020 Facebook post

Wisconsin was the last state to start paying COVID-related federal unemployment benefits.

By Laura Schulte • June 30, 2020

Joe Biden
stated on May 21, 2020 a video

"You weren't allowed to own a cannon during the Revolutionary War as an individual."

By Louis Jacobson • June 29, 2020

Facebook posts
stated on June 12, 2020 a Facebook post

Says Gov. Tony Evers “removed the American flag from the Capitol building”

By Eric Litke • June 29, 2020

Facebook posts
stated on June 17, 2020 a Facebook post

Says Maine Gov. Janet Mills is “using taxpayer money to buy cars for those on welfare, without a public hearing on the rules. If someone on welfare sells the car for cash without the state’s approval, the rules don’t allow the state to prosecute them for car theft.”

By Bill McCarthy • June 29, 2020

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stated on June 20, 2020 a viral image

Says Kamala Harris said “once Trump’s gone” from the White House, “we’ll be coming for you next. You will feel the vengeance of a nation.”

By Tom Kertscher • June 29, 2020

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stated on June 23, 2020 a Facebook post

“1977: Biden said integrating black students would turn schools into ‘a jungle… a racial jungle.’”

By Ciara O'Rourke • June 29, 2020

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stated on June 23, 2020 a viral image

If you are licensed to carry a concealed weapon, wearing a face covering for coronavirus "removes your conceal carry ability."

By Tom Kertscher • June 29, 2020

Facebook posts
stated on June 8, 2020 a Facebook post

“Drunk” Nancy Pelosi “was removed from the House floor for cursing at Republicans.”

By Tom Kertscher • June 29, 2020

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