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Checked by PolitiFact17 Feb 2022United StatesHealth
Social media posts

“Says the FDA said that Pfizer “falsely misled” the agency about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines and that the shots are killing more people than they save.”

PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire

PolitiFact says: The FDA didn't make the statement and doesn’t agree with it. The claim was made by Steve Kirsch, a tech entrepreneur who promotes vaccine misinformation. He has no medical background and isn't affiliated with the FDA.

Checked by PolitiFact16 Feb 2022United StatesEconomy and jobs
Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO, Center for American Progress

“Inflation has been caused by the global economies shutting down all at once, reopening all at once. And … the U.S. economy is recovering at a far faster pace than any other country in the OECD.”

PolitiFact rated this: Mostly True

PolitiFact says: The U.S. has experienced faster economic growth than most of its most direct global competitors, and experts agree that this has contributed to inflationary pressures. Other pressures include Biden's fiscal policy.

Checked by PolitiFact15 Feb 2022United StatesCrime and security
Social media posts

“The NFL asked Eminem not to kneel and Dr. Dre was told to take out negative references to police in his lyrics for the Super Bowl halftime show.”

PolitiFact rated this: Inconclusive evidence

PolitiFact says: There’s a lot that remains unclear about what unfolded and we can’t say for sure until more people involved speak up. If you see comments about NFL censorship, know that fact-checkers are unable to verify or debunk them.