Latest Fact-checks in Ethics 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 Pat McCrory stated on August 2, 2016 in a press release: "Roy Cooper's refusal to do his job is costing taxpayers money." Ed Rendell stated on July 27, 2016 in an interview with Politico's Burgess Everett: "I’m not one for name calling." Matt Mackowiak stated on July 1, 2016 in a commentary in the Austin American-Statesman: "In 2009, his first year as mayor," Julián Castro "received a seven-figure referral fee" that smells like a dirty financial gift "from notorious personal injury lawyer Mikal Watts, a major Obama donor." Donald Trump stated on July 24, 2016 in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press": On gift taking, "Bob McDonnell took a fraction of what (Tim) Kaine took." Hillary Clinton stated on July 2, 2016 in an interview on MSNBC: Says she "never received nor sent any material that was marked classified" on her private email server while secretary of state. Colorado Citizens for Accountable Government stated on June 21, 2016 in a political mailer : Says "while serving in the city council, Rachel Zenzinger voted to use tax dollars to take a taxpayer-funded junket to China." Donald Trump stated on June 21, 2016 in an email: "As Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton laundered money to Bill Clinton through Laureate Education, while Bill Clinton was an honorary chairman of the group." Donald Trump stated on June 22, 2016 in in a speech critiquing Hillary Clinton: Says Hillary Clinton’s State Department "approved the transfer of 20 percent of America’s uranium holdings to Russia, while nine investors in the deal funneled $145 million to the Clinton Foundation." Jim Kenney stated on April 25, 2015: On eliminating the influence of money in policy campaigns Donald Trump stated on June 22, 2016 in a speech in New York City: Says Hillary Clinton "said she was under attack (in Bosnia) but the attack turned out to be young girls handing her flowers." Freedom Partners Action Fund stated on May 2, 2016 in a television ad: "During the (housing) crisis, Catherine Cortez Masto gave a sweetheart contract worth millions to a D.C. law firm that then donated thousands to her political campaigns." Todd Wilcox stated on May 20, 2016 in a newspaper interview: "I can tell you that the enhanced interrogation techniques that have since been banned by this administration — specifically waterboarding — work." Shawn O'Connor stated on April 25, 2016 in a press release: "A simple review of the Backroom’s health code records will reveal that the restaurant already has a long-standing problem with rodent infestations." Bernie Sanders stated on April 15, 2016 in a television ad: "Washington politicians are paid over $200,000 an hour for speeches." Donald Trump stated on April 11, 2016 in a TV interview: The Colorado caucus system for selecting Republican delegates is "rigged." Alan Grayson stated on April 5, 2016 in a Tampa Bay Times interview: In every ethics case that has resulted in a formal sanction, "there's been an investigative subcommittee that's been established first." Ted Cruz stated on April 3, 2016 in ad paid for by campaign for Ted Cruz: Says a company that got tax breaks from the state later "laid off 100 Ohioans, even as its CEO cut a half-million-dollar check to Kasich’s super PAC." Phil Berger stated on March 31, 2016 in a Facebook post: "Attorney General Roy Cooper refuses to do his job" by not defending House Bill 2 in a lawsuit. Hillary Clinton stated on March 22, 2016 in a speech at Stanford University.: When it comes to fighting terrorism, "Another thing we know that does not work, based on lots of empirical evidence, is torture." Rebecca Bradley stated on March 21, 2016 in a radio interview: Says her representation of an ex-boyfriend "who was then my friend" in a family law case is "something that lawyers do on a regular basis." John Kasich stated on March 14, 2016 in comments at a town hall in North Canton, Ohio: "You know what Truman said, ‘You want a friend in Washington, buy a dog.’ " Donald Trump stated on March 7, 2016 in a campaign ad: "As a legislator, (Marco Rubio) flipped on a key vote after making a quick $200,000 from selling the house to the mother of the bill's lobbyist." Chris Danou stated on October 20, 2015 in remarks in Assembly debate: A Republican bill that would change John Doe criminal investigations is "creating exceptions in the law for politicians." Lincoln Chafee stated on October 13, 2015 in presidential debate: "I am very proud that over my almost 30 years of public service I have had no scandals." Viral image stated on June 20, 2015 in a post shared on Facebook: Says after leaving the White House, Hillary Clinton "was forced to return an estimated $200,000 in White House china, furniture and artwork that she had stolen." Brad Woodhouse stated on June 5, 2015 in an interview on CNN's "New Day": The New York Times "had to retract" its story that Hillary Clinton’s email handling had broken certain laws. George Will stated on May 31, 2015 in a broadcast of "Fox News Sunday": "We spend more money on lobbying than we do on campaigns." Joe Scarborough stated on April 30, 2015 in a broadcast of MSNBC's "Morning Joe": Says the Clintons "burst through their own self-pronounced guidelines" by accepting foreign donations. "There is a clip of Bill Clinton saying we're not going to take foreign donations." Joe Scarborough stated on April 27, 2015 in a segment on 'Morning Joe': Algeria "wanted to be taken off of the terror list" at the time it made an unreported donation to the Clinton Foundation. Reince Priebus stated on April 12, 2015 in an interview: In recent polling in battleground states, a "majority of the people" said Hillary Clinton "is untrustworthy."
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Pat McCrory stated on August 2, 2016 in a press release: "Roy Cooper's refusal to do his job is costing taxpayers money." Ed Rendell stated on July 27, 2016 in an interview with Politico's Burgess Everett: "I’m not one for name calling." Matt Mackowiak stated on July 1, 2016 in a commentary in the Austin American-Statesman: "In 2009, his first year as mayor," Julián Castro "received a seven-figure referral fee" that smells like a dirty financial gift "from notorious personal injury lawyer Mikal Watts, a major Obama donor." Donald Trump stated on July 24, 2016 in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press": On gift taking, "Bob McDonnell took a fraction of what (Tim) Kaine took." Hillary Clinton stated on July 2, 2016 in an interview on MSNBC: Says she "never received nor sent any material that was marked classified" on her private email server while secretary of state. Colorado Citizens for Accountable Government stated on June 21, 2016 in a political mailer : Says "while serving in the city council, Rachel Zenzinger voted to use tax dollars to take a taxpayer-funded junket to China." Donald Trump stated on June 21, 2016 in an email: "As Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton laundered money to Bill Clinton through Laureate Education, while Bill Clinton was an honorary chairman of the group." Donald Trump stated on June 22, 2016 in in a speech critiquing Hillary Clinton: Says Hillary Clinton’s State Department "approved the transfer of 20 percent of America’s uranium holdings to Russia, while nine investors in the deal funneled $145 million to the Clinton Foundation." Jim Kenney stated on April 25, 2015: On eliminating the influence of money in policy campaigns Donald Trump stated on June 22, 2016 in a speech in New York City: Says Hillary Clinton "said she was under attack (in Bosnia) but the attack turned out to be young girls handing her flowers." Freedom Partners Action Fund stated on May 2, 2016 in a television ad: "During the (housing) crisis, Catherine Cortez Masto gave a sweetheart contract worth millions to a D.C. law firm that then donated thousands to her political campaigns." Todd Wilcox stated on May 20, 2016 in a newspaper interview: "I can tell you that the enhanced interrogation techniques that have since been banned by this administration — specifically waterboarding — work." Shawn O'Connor stated on April 25, 2016 in a press release: "A simple review of the Backroom’s health code records will reveal that the restaurant already has a long-standing problem with rodent infestations." Bernie Sanders stated on April 15, 2016 in a television ad: "Washington politicians are paid over $200,000 an hour for speeches." Donald Trump stated on April 11, 2016 in a TV interview: The Colorado caucus system for selecting Republican delegates is "rigged." Alan Grayson stated on April 5, 2016 in a Tampa Bay Times interview: In every ethics case that has resulted in a formal sanction, "there's been an investigative subcommittee that's been established first." Ted Cruz stated on April 3, 2016 in ad paid for by campaign for Ted Cruz: Says a company that got tax breaks from the state later "laid off 100 Ohioans, even as its CEO cut a half-million-dollar check to Kasich’s super PAC." Phil Berger stated on March 31, 2016 in a Facebook post: "Attorney General Roy Cooper refuses to do his job" by not defending House Bill 2 in a lawsuit. Hillary Clinton stated on March 22, 2016 in a speech at Stanford University.: When it comes to fighting terrorism, "Another thing we know that does not work, based on lots of empirical evidence, is torture." Rebecca Bradley stated on March 21, 2016 in a radio interview: Says her representation of an ex-boyfriend "who was then my friend" in a family law case is "something that lawyers do on a regular basis." John Kasich stated on March 14, 2016 in comments at a town hall in North Canton, Ohio: "You know what Truman said, ‘You want a friend in Washington, buy a dog.’ " Donald Trump stated on March 7, 2016 in a campaign ad: "As a legislator, (Marco Rubio) flipped on a key vote after making a quick $200,000 from selling the house to the mother of the bill's lobbyist." Chris Danou stated on October 20, 2015 in remarks in Assembly debate: A Republican bill that would change John Doe criminal investigations is "creating exceptions in the law for politicians." Lincoln Chafee stated on October 13, 2015 in presidential debate: "I am very proud that over my almost 30 years of public service I have had no scandals." Viral image stated on June 20, 2015 in a post shared on Facebook: Says after leaving the White House, Hillary Clinton "was forced to return an estimated $200,000 in White House china, furniture and artwork that she had stolen." Brad Woodhouse stated on June 5, 2015 in an interview on CNN's "New Day": The New York Times "had to retract" its story that Hillary Clinton’s email handling had broken certain laws. George Will stated on May 31, 2015 in a broadcast of "Fox News Sunday": "We spend more money on lobbying than we do on campaigns." Joe Scarborough stated on April 30, 2015 in a broadcast of MSNBC's "Morning Joe": Says the Clintons "burst through their own self-pronounced guidelines" by accepting foreign donations. "There is a clip of Bill Clinton saying we're not going to take foreign donations." Joe Scarborough stated on April 27, 2015 in a segment on 'Morning Joe': Algeria "wanted to be taken off of the terror list" at the time it made an unreported donation to the Clinton Foundation. Reince Priebus stated on April 12, 2015 in an interview: In recent polling in battleground states, a "majority of the people" said Hillary Clinton "is untrustworthy."
Pat McCrory stated on August 2, 2016 in a press release: "Roy Cooper's refusal to do his job is costing taxpayers money."
Ed Rendell stated on July 27, 2016 in an interview with Politico's Burgess Everett: "I’m not one for name calling."
Matt Mackowiak stated on July 1, 2016 in a commentary in the Austin American-Statesman: "In 2009, his first year as mayor," Julián Castro "received a seven-figure referral fee" that smells like a dirty financial gift "from notorious personal injury lawyer Mikal Watts, a major Obama donor."
Donald Trump stated on July 24, 2016 in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press": On gift taking, "Bob McDonnell took a fraction of what (Tim) Kaine took."
Hillary Clinton stated on July 2, 2016 in an interview on MSNBC: Says she "never received nor sent any material that was marked classified" on her private email server while secretary of state.
Colorado Citizens for Accountable Government stated on June 21, 2016 in a political mailer : Says "while serving in the city council, Rachel Zenzinger voted to use tax dollars to take a taxpayer-funded junket to China."
Donald Trump stated on June 21, 2016 in an email: "As Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton laundered money to Bill Clinton through Laureate Education, while Bill Clinton was an honorary chairman of the group."
Donald Trump stated on June 22, 2016 in in a speech critiquing Hillary Clinton: Says Hillary Clinton’s State Department "approved the transfer of 20 percent of America’s uranium holdings to Russia, while nine investors in the deal funneled $145 million to the Clinton Foundation."
Donald Trump stated on June 22, 2016 in a speech in New York City: Says Hillary Clinton "said she was under attack (in Bosnia) but the attack turned out to be young girls handing her flowers."
Freedom Partners Action Fund stated on May 2, 2016 in a television ad: "During the (housing) crisis, Catherine Cortez Masto gave a sweetheart contract worth millions to a D.C. law firm that then donated thousands to her political campaigns."
Todd Wilcox stated on May 20, 2016 in a newspaper interview: "I can tell you that the enhanced interrogation techniques that have since been banned by this administration — specifically waterboarding — work."
Shawn O'Connor stated on April 25, 2016 in a press release: "A simple review of the Backroom’s health code records will reveal that the restaurant already has a long-standing problem with rodent infestations."
Bernie Sanders stated on April 15, 2016 in a television ad: "Washington politicians are paid over $200,000 an hour for speeches."
Donald Trump stated on April 11, 2016 in a TV interview: The Colorado caucus system for selecting Republican delegates is "rigged."
Alan Grayson stated on April 5, 2016 in a Tampa Bay Times interview: In every ethics case that has resulted in a formal sanction, "there's been an investigative subcommittee that's been established first."
Ted Cruz stated on April 3, 2016 in ad paid for by campaign for Ted Cruz: Says a company that got tax breaks from the state later "laid off 100 Ohioans, even as its CEO cut a half-million-dollar check to Kasich’s super PAC."
Phil Berger stated on March 31, 2016 in a Facebook post: "Attorney General Roy Cooper refuses to do his job" by not defending House Bill 2 in a lawsuit.
Hillary Clinton stated on March 22, 2016 in a speech at Stanford University.: When it comes to fighting terrorism, "Another thing we know that does not work, based on lots of empirical evidence, is torture."
Rebecca Bradley stated on March 21, 2016 in a radio interview: Says her representation of an ex-boyfriend "who was then my friend" in a family law case is "something that lawyers do on a regular basis."
John Kasich stated on March 14, 2016 in comments at a town hall in North Canton, Ohio: "You know what Truman said, ‘You want a friend in Washington, buy a dog.’ "
Donald Trump stated on March 7, 2016 in a campaign ad: "As a legislator, (Marco Rubio) flipped on a key vote after making a quick $200,000 from selling the house to the mother of the bill's lobbyist."
Chris Danou stated on October 20, 2015 in remarks in Assembly debate: A Republican bill that would change John Doe criminal investigations is "creating exceptions in the law for politicians."
Lincoln Chafee stated on October 13, 2015 in presidential debate: "I am very proud that over my almost 30 years of public service I have had no scandals."
Viral image stated on June 20, 2015 in a post shared on Facebook: Says after leaving the White House, Hillary Clinton "was forced to return an estimated $200,000 in White House china, furniture and artwork that she had stolen."
Brad Woodhouse stated on June 5, 2015 in an interview on CNN's "New Day": The New York Times "had to retract" its story that Hillary Clinton’s email handling had broken certain laws.
George Will stated on May 31, 2015 in a broadcast of "Fox News Sunday": "We spend more money on lobbying than we do on campaigns."
Joe Scarborough stated on April 30, 2015 in a broadcast of MSNBC's "Morning Joe": Says the Clintons "burst through their own self-pronounced guidelines" by accepting foreign donations. "There is a clip of Bill Clinton saying we're not going to take foreign donations."
Joe Scarborough stated on April 27, 2015 in a segment on 'Morning Joe': Algeria "wanted to be taken off of the terror list" at the time it made an unreported donation to the Clinton Foundation.
Reince Priebus stated on April 12, 2015 in an interview: In recent polling in battleground states, a "majority of the people" said Hillary Clinton "is untrustworthy."
