Bono is the frontman of the rock group U2 and co-founder of the ONE Campaign.
Recent statements involving Bono
When it comes to aid, "the United States is still about half as what European countries give as a percentage."
Recent stories featuring Bono
Achtung, baby! Bono mixes up foreign aid stats:
In his spare time, U2's frontman advocates for an end to global poverty, and that earns him a gig with the Truth-O-Meter.
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