We found the Democratic speakers made a few false and misleading claims on opening night.
Democratic Convention Day 1
Locations: National
Trump on Tim Kaine’s Gifts
Donald Trump falsely claimed that former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine “took far more money” in gifts than another Virginia governor who was convicted on bribery charges.
Clinton’s Greatest Hits
A compendium of the top false and misleading claims by the Democratic presidential candidate.
Trump Defends Oswald Claim
Donald Trump doubled down on his baseless insinuation that a photograph published by the National Enquirer shows Ted Cruz’s father with “crazy Lee Harvey Oswald.”
FactChecking Trump’s Big Speech
The GOP nominee promises ‘no lies,’ but twists facts on taxes, crime, foreign affairs and more.
FactCheck.org on BBC World Service
After the conclusion of the Republican National Convention, FactCheck.org Managing Editor Lori Robertson discusses Donald Trump’s speech on the BBC World Service’s “Newsday.”
Pence on Employment Record
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence claimed his “common-sense Republican leadership” is responsible for record employment in his state. But Indiana’s job growth lags the national trend.
Video: Day 3 of the Convention
FactCheck.org’s Lori Robertson talks with USA Today’s Paul Singer about claims made during the third day of the Republican National Convention.
FactChecking Day 3 of the GOP Convention
We found fact-twisting on jobs, the debt, taxes and oil.
Video: Day 2 of GOP Convention
FactCheck.org’s Lori Robertson discusses fact-checking Day 2 of the Republican National Convention with USA Today’s Paul Singer.