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Checked by FactCheck.org11 Jun 2025United States
Tim Walz, Minnesota Governor

“Those who “rely on SNAP to put a little extra on the table, you and your kids and 11 million of our neighbors are going to be kicked off that vital lifeline.”

FactCheck.org rated this: Misleading

FactCheck.org says: That figure comes from the left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, which said as many as 11 million are in households “at risk” of losing some or all of their SNAP assistance under the bill’s work requireme…

Liz Oyer, former U.S. Pardon Attorney

“President Trump has granted pardons that have wiped out over $1 billion in debts owed by wealthy Americans who have committed fraud and broken the law.”

PolitiFact rated this: Mostly True

PolitiFact says: Former Justice Department pardon attorney Liz Oyer cited 24 pardons President Donald Trump issued, along with fines and restitution she said the convicted people owed before their pardons erased their financial obligati…

Mike Johnson, House Speaker

“There are no Medicaid cuts in the Big Beautiful Bill. ... We’re reducing fraud, waste and abuse that is rampant in Medicaid to ensure that that program is essential for so many people, ensure that it’s available for the most vulnerable.”

FactCheck.org rated this: Misleading

FactCheck.org says: The bill’s main target is able-bodied adults who don't work, but other groups would lose coverage due to paperwork burdens and other provisions in the bill, health policy experts say.