Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Checking the Facts

Tue Oct 29 2024

The Constitution doesn't ban felons from office

There is nothing in the Constitution that bans felons from office, and an anti-insurrectionist clause could only be enforced by Congressional action.

A claim that basic needs cost a family $11,000 more annually today than they would have 18 months ago does not add up.

The theme park only sustained minor damage and reopened two days after the storm.

This post selling pro-Trump knives falsely claims Kamala Harris attacked the company for selling "evil instruments."

The text on the shirt is digitally altered. The original photo shows Loomer wearing a shirt that says, "Donald Trump Did Nothing Wrong."

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