“Says James Madison “signed the Declaration of Independence.”
Madison Cawthorn
Republican candidate for Congress. A speech at the Republican National Convention. Claim dated 26 Aug 2020.
PolitiFact rated thisFalse
What PolitiFact found
Cawthorn cited Madison's accomplishments as a young adult but was incorrect that he signed the Declaration of Independence.
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In short
Madison Cawthorn (Republican candidate for Congress) made this claim around 26 August 2020. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 27 August 2020, 1 day later. Its rating was “False”.
Where the claim appeared
- YouTube videohttps://youtu.be/ySWfsYRbr-w?t=4485
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