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Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on September 7, 2024 in a rally in Mosinee, Wis.:
Vice President Kamala Harris “cast the tiebreaking votes that caused the worst inflation in American history, costing a typical American family $28,000.”
Mostly False
By Louis Jacobson • September 8, 2024
National Republican Senatorial Committee
National Republican Senatorial Committee
stated on August 28, 2024 in an Instagram ad:
Elissa Slotkin “gave your hard-earned tax money to illegal immigrants.”
False
By Caleb McCullough • September 6, 2024
Instagram posts
Instagram posts
stated on September 5, 2024 in a post:
Video shows Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz dancing to Beyoncé in a cowboy hat and crop top.
False
By Sara Swann • September 6, 2024
X posts
X posts
stated on September 3, 2024 in X posts:
A group of 32 armed Venezuelans took over an apartment building in Chicago.
False
September 6, 2024
Instagram posts
Instagram posts
stated on September 2, 2024 in una publicación en Instagram:
"Kamala Harris aboga por censurar X en Estados Unidos al estilo de Brasil si es elegida presidenta en noviembre”.
False
By Maria Briceño • September 6, 2024
Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris
stated on August 28, 2024 in an ad:
Project 2025 would defund K-12 schools.
Half-True
By Samantha Putterman • September 6, 2024
Viral image
Viral image
stated on September 4, 2024 in an Instagram post:
“The entire family of Kamala Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz—they are all supporting Donald Trump.”
False
September 6, 2024
Josh Stein
Josh Stein
stated on September 5, 2024 in a press release:
“Mark Robinson skips Board of Education vote on teacher bonuses to hold campaign event.”
Mostly False
By Paul Specht • September 6, 2024
Viral image
Viral image
stated on September 4, 2024 in an Instagram post:
An image shows the social media profile of the accused suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting.
False
September 5, 2024
Social Media
Social Media
stated on August 31, 2024 in a post:
McDonald’s “said they have no record whatsoever of Kamala Harris ever working at any of their locations.”
False
By Sara Swann • September 5, 2024
X posts
X posts
stated on September 4, 2024 in an X post:
“BREAKING: Apalachee High School shooter has been identified as non-binary trans girl Samantha Hyde.”
Pants on Fire!
By Loreben Tuquero • September 5, 2024
Instagram posts
Instagram posts
stated on September 3, 2024 in an Instagram post:
“Kamala Harris said she will shut down X if elected.”
False
September 5, 2024
Viral image
Viral image
stated on September 2, 2024 in an Instagram post:
“In less than 48 hours the United States government is shutting down for good.”
Pants on Fire!
September 5, 2024
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on September 2, 2024 in a Facebook post:
Photo shows a child “saved” by Deputy Ryan Braidley in Elko County, Nevada.
False
September 5, 2024
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on August 30, 2024 in an interview at a Moms for Liberty Conference:
“The transgender thing is incredible... your kid goes to school and comes home a few days later with an operation. The school decides what’s going to happen with your child."
Pants on Fire!
By Grace Abels • September 5, 2024
Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris
stated on August 22, 2024 in su discurso de aceptación en la Convención Nacional Demócrata:
El expresidente Donald Trump “tiene la intención de promulgar lo que, en efecto, es un impuesto nacional sobre las ventas…que elevaría los precios para las familias de clase media a casi $4,000 al año”.
Half-True
By Louis Jacobson • September 5, 2024
X posts
X posts
stated on September 3, 2024 in a video posted on X:
On June 7, 2011, Kamala Harris was involved in a San Francisco hit-and-run crash that injured a woman named Alicia Brown.
Pants on Fire!
By Loreben Tuquero • September 5, 2024
Threads posts
Threads posts
stated on September 2, 2024 in a Threads post:
Photo shows Vice President Kamala Harris “in the 90s.”
False
September 4, 2024
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on August 23, 2024 in a campaign event in Glendale, Ariz.:
“There’s been a 43% increase in violent crimes since I left office.”
Mostly False
By Louis Jacobson • September 4, 2024
Instagram posts
Instagram posts
stated on September 2, 2024 in an Instagram reel:
NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles endorsed Kamala Harris for president.
False
September 4, 2024
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