In a speech at a Michigan auto parts plant, former President Donald Trump distorted the facts about electric vehicles and the U.S. auto industry.
Stories by Lori Robertson
Managing Editor, FactCheck.org
FactChecking the Second GOP Primary Debate
Q&A on Looming Government Shutdown
Q&A on the Updated COVID-19 Vaccines
DeSantis’ Military Service as Navy Lawyer for SEAL Commander
FactChecking Trump’s Interview with Carlson
FactChecking the First GOP Debate
Q&A on Trump’s Georgia Indictment
Trump’s First Amendment Defense
Former President Donald Trump and one of his attorneys have invoked a First Amendment defense in response to the federal indictment charging Trump with trying to “subvert the legitimate election results.” But legal experts note Trump’s speech isn’t constitutionally protected if he engaged in a criminal conspiracy, as the indictment alleges.
Indictment Details Trump’s Attempt to Overturn Swing State Election Outcomes
The federal indictment against former President Donald Trump, concerning his efforts to remain in office despite losing the election, details actions Trump and his co-conspirators allegedly took to get state officials to change legitimate electoral votes. The indictment says the pressure campaign involved knowingly making false claims of voter fraud — many of which we’ve written about before.