Latest Fact-checks by Ciara O'Rourke Clear Any Rating True Mostly True Half True Mostly False False Pants on Fire Full Flop Half Flip No Flip Any Speaker Any Date Range Last 3 Months Last 6 Months Last 12 Months 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Any Category Bloggers stated on October 22, 2018: "The illegal caravan of immigrants are flying the Honduras flag as they burn the American flag as they march towards the USA wanting asylum!" Bloggers stated on October 21, 2018: "Stacey Abrams burning the flag of the state she seeks to serve as Governor." Bloggers stated on October 11, 2017: "The KKK was formed by the Democratic Party." Bloggers stated on October 7, 2017: "Man dug tunnel from home to the pub and drank every night while his wife slept." Bloggers stated on October 9, 2016: "As a 27 year old staff attorney for the House Judiciary Committee during the Watergate investigation, Hillary Rodham was fired by her supervisor, lifelong Democrat Jerry Zeifman. When asked why Hillary Rodham was fired, Zeifman said in an interview, ‘Because she was a liar. She was an unethical, dishonest lawyer, she conspired to violate the Constitution, the rules of the House, the rules of the Committee, and the rules of confidentiality.’" Bloggers stated on December 12, 2017 in a post on Facebook: "Surgeon who exposed Clinton Foundation corruption in Haiti found dead in apartment with stab wound to chest." — Intellihub Bloggers stated on October 18, 2018 in a post on Facebook: "White people are so 1960’s. Sometimes the only thing that keeps me going is the fact that they will be blended out by the time I am 30. Imagine a world without white people. —Malia Obama’s midterm speech exam" worldnewsdailyreport.com stated on October 15, 2018 in a post on Facebook: Says a pro-choice activist in California 'proudly breaks world record by getting her 27th abortion' Bloggers stated on September 30, 2018 in a post on Facebook: Says Detroit-area law enforcement is searching for a 'vigilante' serial killer after three pedophiles were killed in one week Wayne LaPierre stated on February 13, 2013 in an op-ed in the Daily Caller: "Phoenix is already one of the kidnapping capitals of the world." Judith Zaffirini stated on May 25, 2011 in remarks on the Senate floor: Says 11 percent of the nation’s fatal car crashes in 2009 were attributed to distracted driving. David Simpson stated on June 5, 2011 in an op-ed: Says the state budget includes spending on commercials for Fortune 500 companies. David Dewhurst stated on June 6, 2011 in a tweet: Says 1,000 World War II veterans die every day. Jason Isaac stated on May 30, 2011 in a tweet: Says this month’s special session will cost the state $27,300 a day just for legislators’ daily living expenses. Rob Eissler stated on May 23, 2011 in remarks on the House floor: "Obesity kills 34 children per hour." Todd Staples stated on May 12, 2011 in a Texas Tribune interview: Says the Obama administration approved a major disaster declaration for Oklahoma in 2009, when nine of the state’s 77 counties burned for "about three days," while Texas wildfires have been burning for longer without such a declaration. Jay Carney stated on May 10, 2011 in a press gaggle: Says the Obama Administration has fulfilled all of Texas’ requests for fire management assisting grants. John Whitmire stated on May 3, 2011 in remarks on the Senate floor: Says the Texas Board of Nursing has a backlog of "3,000 complaints against nurses, many of them sexual assaults, malfeasance." Leo Berman stated on April 4, 2011 in a House committee hearing: Says judges are using Shariah law in Dearborn, Mich. Rick Hardcastle stated on April 28, 2011 in remarks on the House floor: Benzene has "never been proven to be harmful." Ron Paul stated on May 5, 2011 in a presidential debate: "Prices are going up. Unemployment is continuing to go up." Leo Berman stated on April 27, 2011 in a Texas Tribune article: Says the hospital listed on Barack Obama’s just-publicized long-form birth certificate denies the president was born there. Rachel Maddow stated on April 12, 2011 in an episode of The Rachel Maddow Show.: Says Texas routinely gets "a lot more federal spending" than it pays in taxes. Joaquin Castro stated on April 4, 2011 in House floor debate.: "43,000 people are going to be kicked out of nursing homes or denied nursing home entrance" if the Texas House version of the state budget passes into law. Donna Howard stated on April 3, 2011 in remarks on the House floor: "Fifty percent of our students who enter higher education need to take remedial courses because they are not prepared for college-level work." Mike Villarreal stated on April 22, 2011 in a press conference: "The only segment in the beer market that is growing is the craft beer segment." Sylvester Turner stated on March 31, 2011 in remarks on the House floor: "Ninety percent of Texans say they do not want the nursing homes to close. It polls higher than anything else." Michael McCaul stated on February 28, 2011 in a statement: Says a Lubbock terror suspect’s alleged plan "to use baby dolls to conceal chemical explosives" is similar to a 1995 plot "to blow up 12 jumbo jets over the Pacific Ocean." Leticia Van de Putte stated on February 16, 2011 in a press release: "Since 1980, over 145 incidents have been documented of suction entrapment in swimming pools and spas, including 36 deaths of children." Jeff Wentworth stated on February 22, 2011 in a TV interview: "We have over 25 million people who live in Texas and less than 2 percent of them have" concealed handgun licenses.
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Bloggers stated on October 22, 2018: "The illegal caravan of immigrants are flying the Honduras flag as they burn the American flag as they march towards the USA wanting asylum!" Bloggers stated on October 21, 2018: "Stacey Abrams burning the flag of the state she seeks to serve as Governor." Bloggers stated on October 11, 2017: "The KKK was formed by the Democratic Party." Bloggers stated on October 7, 2017: "Man dug tunnel from home to the pub and drank every night while his wife slept." Bloggers stated on October 9, 2016: "As a 27 year old staff attorney for the House Judiciary Committee during the Watergate investigation, Hillary Rodham was fired by her supervisor, lifelong Democrat Jerry Zeifman. When asked why Hillary Rodham was fired, Zeifman said in an interview, ‘Because she was a liar. She was an unethical, dishonest lawyer, she conspired to violate the Constitution, the rules of the House, the rules of the Committee, and the rules of confidentiality.’" Bloggers stated on December 12, 2017 in a post on Facebook: "Surgeon who exposed Clinton Foundation corruption in Haiti found dead in apartment with stab wound to chest." — Intellihub Bloggers stated on October 18, 2018 in a post on Facebook: "White people are so 1960’s. Sometimes the only thing that keeps me going is the fact that they will be blended out by the time I am 30. Imagine a world without white people. —Malia Obama’s midterm speech exam" worldnewsdailyreport.com stated on October 15, 2018 in a post on Facebook: Says a pro-choice activist in California 'proudly breaks world record by getting her 27th abortion' Bloggers stated on September 30, 2018 in a post on Facebook: Says Detroit-area law enforcement is searching for a 'vigilante' serial killer after three pedophiles were killed in one week Wayne LaPierre stated on February 13, 2013 in an op-ed in the Daily Caller: "Phoenix is already one of the kidnapping capitals of the world." Judith Zaffirini stated on May 25, 2011 in remarks on the Senate floor: Says 11 percent of the nation’s fatal car crashes in 2009 were attributed to distracted driving. David Simpson stated on June 5, 2011 in an op-ed: Says the state budget includes spending on commercials for Fortune 500 companies. David Dewhurst stated on June 6, 2011 in a tweet: Says 1,000 World War II veterans die every day. Jason Isaac stated on May 30, 2011 in a tweet: Says this month’s special session will cost the state $27,300 a day just for legislators’ daily living expenses. Rob Eissler stated on May 23, 2011 in remarks on the House floor: "Obesity kills 34 children per hour." Todd Staples stated on May 12, 2011 in a Texas Tribune interview: Says the Obama administration approved a major disaster declaration for Oklahoma in 2009, when nine of the state’s 77 counties burned for "about three days," while Texas wildfires have been burning for longer without such a declaration. Jay Carney stated on May 10, 2011 in a press gaggle: Says the Obama Administration has fulfilled all of Texas’ requests for fire management assisting grants. John Whitmire stated on May 3, 2011 in remarks on the Senate floor: Says the Texas Board of Nursing has a backlog of "3,000 complaints against nurses, many of them sexual assaults, malfeasance." Leo Berman stated on April 4, 2011 in a House committee hearing: Says judges are using Shariah law in Dearborn, Mich. Rick Hardcastle stated on April 28, 2011 in remarks on the House floor: Benzene has "never been proven to be harmful." Ron Paul stated on May 5, 2011 in a presidential debate: "Prices are going up. Unemployment is continuing to go up." Leo Berman stated on April 27, 2011 in a Texas Tribune article: Says the hospital listed on Barack Obama’s just-publicized long-form birth certificate denies the president was born there. Rachel Maddow stated on April 12, 2011 in an episode of The Rachel Maddow Show.: Says Texas routinely gets "a lot more federal spending" than it pays in taxes. Joaquin Castro stated on April 4, 2011 in House floor debate.: "43,000 people are going to be kicked out of nursing homes or denied nursing home entrance" if the Texas House version of the state budget passes into law. Donna Howard stated on April 3, 2011 in remarks on the House floor: "Fifty percent of our students who enter higher education need to take remedial courses because they are not prepared for college-level work." Mike Villarreal stated on April 22, 2011 in a press conference: "The only segment in the beer market that is growing is the craft beer segment." Sylvester Turner stated on March 31, 2011 in remarks on the House floor: "Ninety percent of Texans say they do not want the nursing homes to close. It polls higher than anything else." Michael McCaul stated on February 28, 2011 in a statement: Says a Lubbock terror suspect’s alleged plan "to use baby dolls to conceal chemical explosives" is similar to a 1995 plot "to blow up 12 jumbo jets over the Pacific Ocean." Leticia Van de Putte stated on February 16, 2011 in a press release: "Since 1980, over 145 incidents have been documented of suction entrapment in swimming pools and spas, including 36 deaths of children." Jeff Wentworth stated on February 22, 2011 in a TV interview: "We have over 25 million people who live in Texas and less than 2 percent of them have" concealed handgun licenses.
Bloggers stated on October 22, 2018: "The illegal caravan of immigrants are flying the Honduras flag as they burn the American flag as they march towards the USA wanting asylum!"
Bloggers stated on October 21, 2018: "Stacey Abrams burning the flag of the state she seeks to serve as Governor."
Bloggers stated on October 7, 2017: "Man dug tunnel from home to the pub and drank every night while his wife slept."
Bloggers stated on October 9, 2016: "As a 27 year old staff attorney for the House Judiciary Committee during the Watergate investigation, Hillary Rodham was fired by her supervisor, lifelong Democrat Jerry Zeifman. When asked why Hillary Rodham was fired, Zeifman said in an interview, ‘Because she was a liar. She was an unethical, dishonest lawyer, she conspired to violate the Constitution, the rules of the House, the rules of the Committee, and the rules of confidentiality.’"
Bloggers stated on December 12, 2017 in a post on Facebook: "Surgeon who exposed Clinton Foundation corruption in Haiti found dead in apartment with stab wound to chest." — Intellihub
Bloggers stated on October 18, 2018 in a post on Facebook: "White people are so 1960’s. Sometimes the only thing that keeps me going is the fact that they will be blended out by the time I am 30. Imagine a world without white people. —Malia Obama’s midterm speech exam"
worldnewsdailyreport.com stated on October 15, 2018 in a post on Facebook: Says a pro-choice activist in California 'proudly breaks world record by getting her 27th abortion'
Bloggers stated on September 30, 2018 in a post on Facebook: Says Detroit-area law enforcement is searching for a 'vigilante' serial killer after three pedophiles were killed in one week
Wayne LaPierre stated on February 13, 2013 in an op-ed in the Daily Caller: "Phoenix is already one of the kidnapping capitals of the world."
Judith Zaffirini stated on May 25, 2011 in remarks on the Senate floor: Says 11 percent of the nation’s fatal car crashes in 2009 were attributed to distracted driving.
David Simpson stated on June 5, 2011 in an op-ed: Says the state budget includes spending on commercials for Fortune 500 companies.
Jason Isaac stated on May 30, 2011 in a tweet: Says this month’s special session will cost the state $27,300 a day just for legislators’ daily living expenses.
Rob Eissler stated on May 23, 2011 in remarks on the House floor: "Obesity kills 34 children per hour."
Todd Staples stated on May 12, 2011 in a Texas Tribune interview: Says the Obama administration approved a major disaster declaration for Oklahoma in 2009, when nine of the state’s 77 counties burned for "about three days," while Texas wildfires have been burning for longer without such a declaration.
Jay Carney stated on May 10, 2011 in a press gaggle: Says the Obama Administration has fulfilled all of Texas’ requests for fire management assisting grants.
John Whitmire stated on May 3, 2011 in remarks on the Senate floor: Says the Texas Board of Nursing has a backlog of "3,000 complaints against nurses, many of them sexual assaults, malfeasance."
Leo Berman stated on April 4, 2011 in a House committee hearing: Says judges are using Shariah law in Dearborn, Mich.
Rick Hardcastle stated on April 28, 2011 in remarks on the House floor: Benzene has "never been proven to be harmful."
Ron Paul stated on May 5, 2011 in a presidential debate: "Prices are going up. Unemployment is continuing to go up."
Leo Berman stated on April 27, 2011 in a Texas Tribune article: Says the hospital listed on Barack Obama’s just-publicized long-form birth certificate denies the president was born there.
Rachel Maddow stated on April 12, 2011 in an episode of The Rachel Maddow Show.: Says Texas routinely gets "a lot more federal spending" than it pays in taxes.
Joaquin Castro stated on April 4, 2011 in House floor debate.: "43,000 people are going to be kicked out of nursing homes or denied nursing home entrance" if the Texas House version of the state budget passes into law.
Donna Howard stated on April 3, 2011 in remarks on the House floor: "Fifty percent of our students who enter higher education need to take remedial courses because they are not prepared for college-level work."
Mike Villarreal stated on April 22, 2011 in a press conference: "The only segment in the beer market that is growing is the craft beer segment."
Sylvester Turner stated on March 31, 2011 in remarks on the House floor: "Ninety percent of Texans say they do not want the nursing homes to close. It polls higher than anything else."
Michael McCaul stated on February 28, 2011 in a statement: Says a Lubbock terror suspect’s alleged plan "to use baby dolls to conceal chemical explosives" is similar to a 1995 plot "to blow up 12 jumbo jets over the Pacific Ocean."
Leticia Van de Putte stated on February 16, 2011 in a press release: "Since 1980, over 145 incidents have been documented of suction entrapment in swimming pools and spas, including 36 deaths of children."
Jeff Wentworth stated on February 22, 2011 in a TV interview: "We have over 25 million people who live in Texas and less than 2 percent of them have" concealed handgun licenses.
