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Live fact-checking the first 2020 Democratic presidential debate

National

Aaron Sharockman

By Aaron Sharockman June 25, 2019

By PolitiFact Staff June 25, 2019

PolitiFact is live fact-checking the first Democratic presidential debate. Follow along with our live coverage below.

Live fact-checking from PolitiFact.

Sources for live tweets are embedded via link in each post

Instagram posts

stated on November 1, 2024 in a post:

Dominion Voting Systems employee Eric Coomer told an Antifa meeting he “made sure” Donald Trump wouldn’t win.

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stated on October 29, 2024 in a post:

“Joe Rogan says he will not be voting for Trump after having him on the podcast.”

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stated on August 5, 2021 in a viral image:

Says there are fewer than 2,000 confirmed COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S.

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stated on June 21, 2021 in a post on Facebook:

Says President John F. Kennedy said, “There are people in Washington, D.C., in positions of power to whom the border is just a nuisance, and I think some of them believe that illegal immigration is a moral good. It is not.”

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stated on October 7, 2020 in a post on Facebook:

“Shredded Pennsylvania Mail in ballot Applications were discovered in a trailer. The applications were for @realDonaldTrump.”

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stated on October 4, 2020 in comments on ABC's "This Week":

Says Joe Biden stays in his basement.

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stated on August 14, 2020 in a post on Facebook:

“As of the last 24 hours this is the protocol regarding masks: Masks should only be used by healthcare workers, caretakers or by people who are sick with symptoms like fever and cough.”

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stated on June 30, 2020 in a post on Facebook:

An image from the St. Louis protest is “what MSM (mainstream media) won’t show you. Peaceful demonstrator pointing weapon at homeowner.”

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stated on June 24, 2020 in a Facebook post:

Tennis star Serena Williams wrote that she’s “sick of COVID-19. I’m sick of black vs. white. I’m sick of Democrats vs. Republicans. I’m sick of gay vs. straight. I’m sick of Christians vs atheists. I’m REALLY sick of the media.”

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stated on June 12, 2020 in a post on Facebook:

Says Tim Tebow “kneeled in protest of abortion during the National Anthem in 2012. He was praised by fans as being a ‘model American.’”

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stated on February 29, 2020 in posts on Twitter and Facebook:

Says Sen. Chuck Schumer deleted a Feb. 5 tweet criticizing President Donald Trump’s decision to ban some forms of travel to and from China.

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stated on February 29, 2020 in a post on Facebook:

“Bernie Logic: Nobody can live on $7 an hour. We must raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Also we must raise the tax rate to 52%. $15 an hour * 52% = $7.80. $15 an hour - $7.80 = $7.20. $7.20 an hour!!!”

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stated on December 20, 2019 in the sixth Democratic presidential debate:

Says Pete Buttigieg ran statewide in Indiana and "lost by 20 points."

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stated on October 29, 2018 in a post on Facebook:

"As some of you may know I am the recent $3.4 million lotto winner. I’d like to spread some positivity so I’m sending $1,000 to the first 100k people that share this."

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stated on February 7, 2018 in a blog post:

"FBI RAIDS OBAMA – Find Massive Secret That Was Hidden For YEARS."

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Threads posts
stated on December 11, 2024 in a post on Threads:

Photos show mysterious drones reported flying over parts of New Jersey in November and December 2024.

By Madison Czopek • December 13, 2024
Instagram posts
stated on December 12, 2024 in an Instagram post:

Video shows Mitch McConnell appearing in a press conference with a bandage around his head.

By Sofia Ahmed • December 13, 2024
Facebook posts
stated on December 12, 2024 in a post:

Images show Taylor Swift with Elon Musk promoting a household energy consumption reduction device.

By Sara Swann • December 13, 2024
Instagram posts
stated on December 5, 2024 in an Instagram post:

“After meeting with Elon Musk, Republican leader Sen. John Thune announces plans to cut Social Security.”

By Madison Czopek • December 13, 2024
Facebook posts
stated on November 30, 2024 in a video:

Six hundred body bags were “filled the first day” of Hurricane Helene recovery in North Carolina.

By Ciara O'Rourke • December 13, 2024
Viral image
stated on December 10, 2024 in an Instagram post:

“Dr. Assad will return to ophthalmology after being deposed as president of Syria and plans to set up an eye clinic in Russia.”

By Ciara O'Rourke • December 13, 2024
Threads posts
stated on December 10, 2024 in a Threads post:

“Texas declares bringing a pride flag to the classroom a crime.”

By Sofia Ahmed • December 12, 2024
TikTok posts
stated on December 10, 2024 in una publicación enTikTok:

Usuarios en redes sociales leen ‘manifiesto’ escrito por Luigi Mangione, el sospechoso de la muerte del ejecutivo de UnitedHealthcare.

By Maria Briceño • December 12, 2024
Threads posts
stated on November 26, 2024 in a Threads post:

“Elon Musk said he might run for governor of California.”

By Ciara O'Rourke • December 12, 2024
Facebook posts
stated on December 3, 2024 in a Facebook post:

Video shows actor Kevin Costner and Dr. Mehmet Oz discussing treatment for chronic lung diseases.

By Ciara O'Rourke • December 12, 2024