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Chris Wright stated on April 19, 2026 in an interview on CNN's "State of the Union":

Solar and wind have not reached “3% of global energy.”

By Louis Jacobson • April 22, 2026

Donald Trump stated on January 30, 2022 in a statement given to the press:

Proposed changes to the Electoral Count act show Pence had the power and “could have overturned the election!”

By Jon Greenberg • February 1, 2022

Donald Trump stated on August 12, 2021 in Email statement:

“A Milwaukee election employee even acknowledged dropping off just the margin of ballots needed for a Biden win at 3 a.m.”

By Madeline Heim • August 23, 2021

Tucker Carlson stated on February 16, 2021 in a TV segment:

“Unbeknownst to most people, the Green New Deal came to Texas; the power grid in the state became totally reliant on windmills.”

By Noah Y. Kim • February 17, 2021

Wisconsin Republican Legislative leaders stated on December 3, 2018 in a public forum:

On how much power the Wisconsin governor should have.

By D.L. Davis • December 3, 2018

Mark Harris stated on September 20, 2018 in A campaign ad:

Says Democratic North Carolina House candidate Dan McCready "took money from the Pelosi crowd" and is "with them" in their agenda and "wants to repeal your tax cut."

By Stephen Koff • October 2, 2018

David Lewis stated on July 31, 2017 in in a blog:

Gov. Roy Cooper has "filed nearly one lawsuit a month, with every single one of them an attempt to extend his own power."

By Paul Specht • August 22, 2017

Matthew Dowd stated on December 7, 2014 in comments on ABC's "This Week":

Says President Barack Obama "has lost more members of the House and more members of the Senate than any president ever has lost" in modern times.

By Jon Greenberg • December 7, 2014

Nathan Deal stated on May 10, 2010 in pledge:

On opposing any and all efforts to increase taxes.

By Eric Stirgus • June 8, 2012

Jersey Central Power & Light stated on September 7, 2011 in an advertisement:

Hurricane "Irene was the second-largest storm to hit North America in terms of power outages -- and the first hurricane to make landfall in New Jersey since 1904."

By Caryn Shinske • September 16, 2011

Chain email stated on June 22, 2011 in a chain e-mail:

Says a quote at the top of the redesigned website for the Department of Justice comes from a socialist who wanted to impose global common law.

By Robert Farley • July 14, 2011

Reid Ribble stated on October 12, 2010 in a campaign news release:

"I lost my health insurance and my doctor because of Obamacare."

By James B. Nelson • October 27, 2010

Republican Party of Florida stated on September 21, 2010 in a television ad:

State pension fund staffers "lost billions. Then Sink gave them bonuses."

By Mary Ellen Klas • September 23, 2010

Stephen Miller stated on October 24, 2025 in an interview:

“To all ICE officers, you have federal immunity in the conduct of your duties.”

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • October 29, 2025

West Virginians For Health Freedom stated on August 29, 2025 in a billboard in Morgantown, W.Va.:

“Vaccine makers are exempt from all liability for vaccine injury and death.”

By Natalie Ribar • October 15, 2025

Donald Trump stated on August 18, 2025 in a Truth Social post:

“We are now the only country in the world that uses mail-in voting.”

By Amy Sherman • August 18, 2025

Donald Trump stated on July 22, 2025 in a press conference:

In 2016, after Donald Trump won the presidency, then-President Barack Obama was “trying to lead a coup” with Trump’s opponent, Hillary Clinton.

By Amy Sherman, Louis Jacobson • July 22, 2025

Roy Cooper stated on December 3, 2024 in comments to reporters:

North Carolina Republicans “took money out of western North Carolina” with Hurricane Helene relief bill.

By Paul Specht • January 29, 2025

Donald Trump stated on December 27, 2024 in a U.S. Supreme Court brief:

On banning TikTok

By Amy Sherman, Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, Samantha Putterman • January 16, 2025

Threads posts stated on January 7, 2025 in A Threads post:

California wildfires “are a deliberate criminal land grab in preparation for Agenda 2030 and smart cities.”

By Maria Briceño • January 9, 2025

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