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11 checks for “Rick Scott”

Sen. Rick Scott, U.S. Senator

“President Joe Biden "cheated on his taxes. ... Biden improperly used a loophole to dodge half a million dollars in taxes that should have gone to Medicare.”

FactCheck.org rated this: Not the Whole Story

FactCheck.org says: The White House said during an audit of the Bidens’ 2021 tax return, “the IRS did review the S corporation income, including whether the 3.8% Medicare tax should apply. And the IRS conclusively agreed it did not apply."

Sen. Rick Scott, Florida Republican

“Vice President Kamala “Harris said yesterday that — or day before yesterday — that, you know, if you have a different skin color, you’re going to get relief.”

FactCheck.org rated this: Misleading

FactCheck.org says: She discussed the need to help poorer countries often bearing the brunt of the consequences of climate change, and the need in the U.S. to make sure that low-income communities are not left behind in mitigation planning.

Rick Scott, U.S. Senator

“(I) am proud that Senator Rubio and I were able to help secure an unprecedented $1 billion for Everglades restoration, the largest single amount ever allocated by the federal government.”

PolitiFact rated this: Voted against bill

PolitiFact says: Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., voted against the bipartisan infrastructure bill, saying it cost too much. Other lawmakers have also promoted the fruits of legislation they criticized and voted against.

Rick Scott, United States Senator

“In 2015, when Terry McAuliffe was governor, the Virginia Department of Education promoted incorporating critical race theory lens in education...They were trying to indoctrinate kids.”

PolitiFact rated this: Mostly False

PolitiFact says: Scott cited information from Virginia Dept. of Education as evidence that it is teaching critical race theory, but the documents he referenced were suggested reading and training material for educators, not students.