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stated on May 6, 2019 a Facebook post
"70% of Americans in poverty are white."  
Half-True
By Ciara O'Rourke • May 16, 2019
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stated on May 8, 2019 a Facebook post
Says a "Local Hero" was "arrested after killing 30 pedophiles in murder spree"  
Pants on Fire!
By Samantha Putterman • May 16, 2019
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stated on May 6, 2019 a Facebook post
"In 2010, Maxine Waters steered $12 million in TARP funds to her husband’s private bank account. She was indicted but served no time."
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • May 16, 2019
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on May 9, 2019 comments delivered during a White House event on surprise medical bills
"We will always protect patients with pre-existing conditions, very importantly."
False
By Shefali Luthra • May 16, 2019
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
stated on May 13, 2019 a speech
Says "Nicolás Maduro is carrying out a genocide on his people."
False
By Amy Sherman, Louis Jacobson • May 16, 2019
Natasha Marcus
Natasha Marcus
stated on May 8, 2019 a speech on the Senate floor
Says there’s "no wait list" for private school vouchers
Half-True
By Paul Specht • May 16, 2019
Tracy McCreery
Tracy McCreery
stated on April 8, 2019 a legislative debate
"Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among 15-19 year olds and 25-34 year olds in Missouri."
True
By Gaëlle Fournier, Zara McDowell-Barker • May 15, 2019
Anthony Scaramucci
Anthony Scaramucci
stated on May 11, 2019 an interview
China’s developing country status in the World Trade Organization "means they can tariff and embargo."
Half-True
By John Kruzel • May 15, 2019
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stated on May 3, 2019 a Facebook post
Says Donald Trump scored a 73 on an IQ test administered to him while in high school at New York Military Academy.
Pants on Fire!
By Samantha Putterman • May 14, 2019
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stated on May 7, 2019 a Facebook post
An app called Talking Angela asks children personal questions and takes their photo.
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • May 14, 2019
Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders
stated on May 10, 2019 a tweet
Says Wisconsin payday loans have a 574% average annual interest rate, "exploitative lending that keeps Americans trapped in debt"
Mostly True
By Eric Litke • May 14, 2019
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on May 9, 2019 remarks at the White House
Tariffs are "paid for mostly by China, by the way, not by us."
False
By Louis Jacobson • May 14, 2019
Beto O'Rourke
Beto O'Rourke
stated on April 29, 2019 climate change plan
"Race is the No. 1 indicator for where toxic and polluting facilities are today."
Mostly True
By Miriam Valverde • May 14, 2019
Eric Swalwell
Eric Swalwell
stated on May 8, 2019 posted on Twitter
"The so-called ‘heartbeat’ law outlaws abortion before most women even know that they're pregnant. This is one of the most restrictive anti-abortion laws in our country." 
Mostly True
By Shefali Luthra • May 13, 2019
Kelly Cassidy
Kelly Cassidy
stated on May 4, 2019 press conference remarks
"In states that have legalized (recreational marijuana), you see steady decreases in youth use if you do it right."
Mostly False
By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller • May 12, 2019
Greg Abbott
Greg Abbott
stated on February 5, 2019 a speech
Says he met a teacher in Dallas "who was only in his third year of teaching and already making more than $90,000 a year in salary."
Mostly False
By Allie Morris • May 10, 2019
Joe Manchin
Joe Manchin
stated on March 29, 2019 a tweet
"19% of WVians rely on SNAP," or food stamps.
Mostly True
By Kenneth Harmonay, Patrick Downey • May 10, 2019
Brandon Creighton
Brandon Creighton
stated on May 7, 2019 the Texas Senate
"Texas actually leads in the number of (Confederate) monuments removed."
True
By Madlin Mekelburg • May 10, 2019
Joe Manchin
Joe Manchin
stated on April 17, 2019 a tweet
"Nearly 20 million Americans ... have gained health insurance since (the Affordable Care Act) passed in 2010."
Mostly True
By Garrett Spikes, Jack Tolman • May 10, 2019
West Virginia Republican Party
West Virginia Republican Party
stated on April 5, 2019 a tweet
"West Virginia spends more tax dollars on public education than all but 13 other states and the District of Columbia."
False
By Mylana Chico, Rebecca Jerome • May 10, 2019
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