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Ron Paul stated on December 29, 2011 in a radio interview:

Says there were only "about eight or 10" inflammatory sentences in his newsletters.

By Meghan Ashford-Grooms, Sue Owen • December 31, 2011

Byron Donalds stated on August 8, 2026 in an ad:

Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly said he supports "gender-changing surgeries on kids."

By Samantha Putterman • August 19, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed stated on July 6, 2026 in an interview:

A Michigan Senate primary poll “seems to be funded by AIPAC.”

By Caleb McCullough • July 24, 2026

Pine Tree Results PAC stated on April 26, 2026 in an ad:

“Graham Platner blames Maine’s women for getting raped because he says they get f----- up drunk"

By Amy Sherman • April 29, 2026

Elise Stefanik stated on November 7, 2025 in a television interview:

Gov. Kathy Hochul has raised taxes.

By Jill Terreri Ramos • December 11, 2025

X posts stated on November 15, 2025 in an X post:

A pro-Donald Trump Montana town planned a “pedophile bonfire” in a park for burning Trump flags and MAGA hats.

By Maria Briceño • November 21, 2025

Bernie Sanders stated on May 12, 2025 in a post on X:

“Republicans just unveiled their ‘big, beautiful bill,’ which will take Medicaid & health insurance away from 13.7 million Americans.”

By Amy Sherman, Louis Jacobson • May 16, 2025

X posts stated on April 29, 2025 in an X post:

California Democrats “block bill to make sex trafficking minors a felony.”

By Grace Abels • May 5, 2025

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

Pete Buttigieg stated on August 11, 2024 in an interview on CNN State of the Union:

Gov. Tim Walz delivered paid family leave in Minnesota but “Republicans are blocking” a Biden-Harris proposal.

By Amy Sherman • August 16, 2024

Instagram posts stated on July 22, 2024 in an Instagram post:

There are nine states “where Biden’s name can’t be removed and no one can be added. That’s over 130 electoral votes in the toilet.”

By Amy Sherman, Ranjan Jindal • July 23, 2024

Facebook posts stated on October 25, 2023 in a Facebook post:

Switzerland’s distribution of iodine tablets means the government is worried about nuclear war.

By Ciara O'Rourke • November 3, 2023

Brian Krassenstein stated on October 12, 2023 in a post on X:

It has been U.S. policy “for at least 79 years" to require Americans who intend to be evacuated from overseas to sign a promissory note.

By Amy Sherman • October 13, 2023

Kevin McCarthy stated on September 12, 2023 in a speech:

On moving forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden with a House vote.

By Amy Sherman, Louis Jacobson • September 13, 2023

Viral image stated on August 22, 2023 in a Facebook post:

Fox News reported that California Gov. Gavin Newsom said former President Donald Trump “is not eligible for future presidential elections & has asked the California’s State Assembly to pass a bill that will remove Trump’s name on any future ballots.”

By Ciara O'Rourke • August 25, 2023

Facebook posts stated on August 7, 2023 in in a video:

Hillary Clinton was “EXECUTED December 31, 2018.”

By Grace Abels • August 25, 2023

Tom Cotton stated on February 6, 2023 in a tweet:

"It's President Biden who is proposing to cut Medicare Advantage."

By Madison Czopek, Yacob Reyes • February 15, 2023

Facebook posts stated on January 18, 2023 in a Facebook post:

Document shows that Hunter Biden paid Joe Biden $50,000 a month in rent.

By Samantha Putterman • January 19, 2023

Instagram posts stated on January 8, 2023 in a post:

“Lula's staff infiltrated and caused damage while the Brazilian Patriots cleaned up.”

By Gabrielle Settles • January 12, 2023

Kathy Hochul stated on September 28, 2022 in a speech:

New York state is outpacing the rest of the country, because shootings in New York are down 10%, and across the country the drop is only 2%.

By Jill Terreri Ramos • October 24, 2022

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