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5 checks for “Amy Klobuchar”

Checked by PolitiFact21 Feb 2024United States Crime and security

Social media posts

“Photo shows Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison posing at “Defund the Police” event.”

PolitiFact rated this: False

PolitiFact says: This photo was altered. The original photo, from a 2022 election event, does not show "defund the police" signs. Neither Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., nor Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison support defunding police.

Checked by FactCheck.org21 Feb 2024United States Crime and security

Social media posts

“Photo shows Sen. Amy Klobuchar attended a meeting with people holding “DEFUND THE POLICE” signs.”

FactCheck.org rated this: False

FactCheck.org says: The original image shows the people were not holding any such signs.

Checked by PolitiFact5 Mar 2021United States Crime and security

Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator, D-Minn.

“For three hours, the head of the D.C. National Guard had to wait to get the authority while we were all watching on TV these insurrectionists breach the police line, break the glass. The Defense Department didn't give authority.”

PolitiFact rated this: Basically correct

PolitiFact says: Klobuchar's summary is essentially accurate. However, a timeline of interactions between the D.C. National Guard and the Pentagon shows there are some nuances.

Checked by PolitiFact24 Feb 2020United States Crime and security

Chuck Todd, MSNBC anchor

“(Amy Klobuchar) did prosecute a black teenager who was sentenced to life in prison, despite what are now serious doubts about the evidence.”

PolitiFact rated this: AP report raises concerns

Checked by PolitiFact22 Aug 2019United States Crime and security

Amy Klobuchar, U.S. senator, D-Minn; 2020 presidential candidate

“The "boyfriend loophole" means that "if you commit a serious crime of domestic abuse against your wife, you can't get a gun, but if you do it against your girlfriend, you can.”

PolitiFact rated this: Half True