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Trump Makes Unsupported Claim About ‘Massive CHEATING’ in Philadelphia

Trump Makes Unsupported Claim About ‘Massive CHEATING’ in Philadelphia

Former President Donald Trump posted to social media an unsupported claim about “massive CHEATING” in Philadelphia, which he claimed had drawn the attention of law enforcement. The Philadelphia Police Department, the Philadelphia district attorney, a Republican city council member and the Pennsylvania Department of State all refuted the claim.

Election Night Expectations

Election Night Expectations

It is possible, even likely, that we will not have a projected winner of the presidential race on Nov. 5 – Election Day. And that doesn’t mean there’s something nefarious going on with the vote-counting.

Donald Trump’s Closing Arguments

Donald Trump’s Closing Arguments

In his third campaign for the nation’s top office, former President Donald Trump’s closing messages have run the gamut, touching on the economy, immigration, the military, crime, taxes and more. In lengthy speeches, he rattles off a stream of claims. We reviewed Trump’s remarks from Oct. 18 through Oct. 22.

FactChecking the Harris-Trump Debate

FactChecking the Harris-Trump Debate

The highly anticipated debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris was a combative event in which facts were repeatedly trampled and distorted.

Second Night of the GOP Convention

Second Night of the GOP Convention

On a night when the focus was on safety and unity at the Republican convention, a number of GOP leaders also offered up some misleading and false claims we have seen before.

Posts Misleadingly Link Town Clerk’s Case to 2020 Presidential Election

Posts Misleadingly Link Town Clerk’s Case to 2020 Presidential Election

A Michigan town clerk pleaded no contest in 2023 to a charge of misconduct in office. Social media posts misleadingly highlight her case to push the false narrative that the 2020 presidential election was “rigged.” The clerk’s case was related to her local primary race, not the presidential election.