“It takes hardworking taxpayer money and gives it to candidates" to finance their federal campaigns.”
Rep. Kevin McCarthy
House Republican leader. Fox News. Claim dated 18 Jun 2021.
FactCheck.org rated thisSpins the Facts
What FactCheck.org found
The public matching fund would be financed through a 4.75% surcharge on certain criminal fines and civil settlements and fines imposed on corporate defendants and their executive officers.
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In short
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (House Republican leader) made this claim around 18 June 2021. FactCheck.org (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 23 June 2021, 5 days later. Its rating was “Spins the Facts”.
Where the claim appeared
- video.foxnews.comhttps://video.foxnews.com/v/6259561950001#sp=show-clips
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