“Biden’s FBI has even stated that practicing Catholics present an elevated risk of domestic terrorism, simply because of their faith.”
Callista Gingrich
Former ambassador to the Holy See. at the 2024 Republican National Convention. Claim dated 18 Jul 2024.
PolitiFact rated thisMissing context
What PolitiFact found
Gingrich was referring to a leaked FBI memo that warned of possible threats from "radical" Catholics. A report found no evidence "anyone ordered or directed" FBI agents to investigate Catholics because of their religion.
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In short
Callista Gingrich (Former ambassador to the Holy See) made this claim around 18 July 2024. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 18 July 2024. Its rating was “Missing context”.
Where the claim appeared
- gopconvention2024.comhttps://gopconvention2024.com/
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