Claims from the president, a former president and other presidential hopefuls made the list.
The Whoppers of 2023
Stories by Robert Farley
Deputy Managing Editor, FactCheck.org
GOP Misleading Claims in Biden Impeachment Investigation
House Republicans passed a resolution on Dec. 13 to formalize their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. In attempts to build momentum for the vote, Republicans continued to present misleadingly incomplete information in service of the claim that Biden benefited from his family members’ “influence peddling” with foreign businesses and governments.
FactChecking the Fourth GOP Primary Debate
We referee several disputes between the candidates.
FactChecking DeSantis-Newsom Debate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom — who head two of the largest states in the country — squared off in a debate on Nov. 30 on Fox News. The governors spun, mangled and exaggerated some of the facts on issues including COVID-19, migration, abortion, book bans and gasoline prices.
Unpacking Democratic Ad Attacking DeSantis, Florida Abortion Law
An ad from a political action committee tied to California Gov. Gavin Newsom claims that a law signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would subject women who get an abortion after six weeks to felony charges. DeSantis’ campaign calls the claim “a lie.” We look at what the law says — and doesn’t say — that has caused some concern and confusion.
What’s in the Ethics Report on George Santos?
The investigative subcommittee of the House Committee on Ethics released a 56-page report on Nov. 16 that found Rep. George Santos of New York “placed his desire for private gain above his duty to uphold the Constitution, federal law, and ethical principles.” Here we recap the findings of the ethics committee.
Trump’s Latest Election Fraud Spin
In his latest election fraud spin, former President Donald Trump falsely suggested that 3,600 criminally duplicated ballots were counted in Atlanta’s Fulton County in the 2020 presidential election. He is referring to news reported months ago about errors made during an audit — not during the official ballot count.
Trump’s False Claim That U.S. Military Moving to Electric Tanks
The military is moving toward the electrification of its vehicle fleets. It’s not, as former President Donald Trump falsely claims, going “to make our great Army tanks all-electric.”
FactChecking the Third GOP Primary Debate
Five candidates took the stage in Miami and twisted the facts on China, abortion and U.S. life expectancy.
Pro-Trump PAC Spars with DeSantis over Puerto Rican Statehood
A pro-Donald Trump super PAC and Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign are both spinning the facts about support for Puerto Rican statehood.