We fact-checked Biden’s speech — which included many claims we’ve heard before — as well as the remarks of other speakers.
Opening Night of the Democratic National Convention
Issues: lead pipes
FactChecking Biden’s Promises ‘Kept’
President Joe Biden punctuated a campaign speech in Philadelphia with the phrase “a promise made and a promise kept,” when chronicling several actions his administration has taken. But in a few cases, he hasn’t kept the promise or he misleadingly described his accomplishments.
FactChecking Biden’s Press Conference
In a nearly two-hour press conference, President Joe Biden stretched the facts and left out important context on vaccinations, funding for lead pipe removal, child poverty and more.