“The law in Wisconsin (on abortion time limit) is 20 weeks. That is way outside the international bounds.”
PolitiFact rated this: Mostly False
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“Ukraine puts Tucker Carlson on a ‘hit list’ after an interview with Vladimir Putin.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: A website called Myrotvorets lists thousands of people, including celebrities and journalists, deemed to be enemies of Ukraine. Tucker Carlson was added to the list in 2023. The site did not call for him to be killed.
“Wearing this bracelet aids in weight loss.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
PolitiFact says: Health experts say there’s no evidence that wearing magnetic jewelry or bracelets will prompt significant weight loss. Drinking water, eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly can promote a healthy lifestyle.
“El Comité Central Chino para la Calidad de los Alimentos ha anunciado la prohibición de la venta de Coca-Cola para consumo humano en todo el país".”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: No hay pruebas de que China prohibió la Coca-Cola para el consumo humano. Una página web en ruso de "parodias", publicó en 2018 un artículo diciendo que China prohibió la Coca-Cola.
“George Soros worked for Hitler. Klaus Schwab’s father also worked for Hitler.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: George Soros was a Holocaust survivor. There is some gray area on whether Klaus Schwab’s father was involved in Nazi activities, but there is no evidence he had a high-ranking position in the regime.
“Since Russia invaded Ukraine, “not a single Western journalist has bothered to interview Putin.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
PolitiFact says: This was disputed by the Kremlin’s spokesperson and numerous Western journalists. Journalists across the world have sought interviews with Putin. The Kremlin declines.
“We think the Earth’s warming” because “we’re literally cooking the books” with flawed temperature data.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: There is consensus among groups that track climate trends that Earth’s annual global average temperatures are rising.
“Biden’s strategy is to “get as many illegals in the country as possible” and “legalize them to create a permanent majority.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: It can take a decade or longer for an immigrant to become a U.S. citizen, a requirement to vote in federal elections.
“Inflation has been at the pre-pandemic level of 2% over the last half year.”
PolitiFact rated this: Half True
PolitiFact says: Using two main inflation metrics, the U.S. inflation rate has ranged from 2.6% to 3% over the past six months. The White House said it’s referring to a different calculation that's less familiar to the public.
“Martin Luther King Jr. is “rallying around President Trump!”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
PolitiFact says: Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968, when Trump was 21 years old and still attending the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.
“In Oklahoma, "I won 77 out of 77 counties. Ronald Reagan is second with 56.”
PolitiFact rated this: Mostly False
PolitiFact says: Donald Trump won each of Oklahoma’s counties in 2016 and 2020, but he was not the first Republican presidential candidate to do so. Other Republican presidential nominees accomplished this feat in 2004, 2008 and 2012.
“Wisconsin had over 1,400 opioid overdose deaths in 2022.”
PolitiFact rated this: True
“Epstein List” shows 166 people connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: Searching through flight logs, Epstein's address book, news reports and newly unsealed documents, we found no proof that more than half of the names on a popular 166-name "Epstein list" were linked to the sex offender.
“If Texas says, “‘We don’t want to be part of America anymore’ … that’s their decision to make.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: Constitutional law experts said the Civil War settled the issue of whether states can secede from the U.S. They cannot. The Supreme Court also ruled that states do not have the right to unilaterally secede.
“Killer Mike arrested at Grammy Awards for not endorsing Joe Biden on “Real Time with Bill Maher.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
PolitiFact says: The rapper Killer Mike, whose real name is Michael Render, was arrested Feb. 4 on a misdemeanor battery charge after an altercation in or near the arena where the Grammy Awards were held, Los Angeles police said.
“Photo shows explosives disguised as food cans.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: The metals cans don't have labels suggesting they contain food. Experts on military strategy and the Middle East said they are likely fuzes, which attach to landmines and detonate when a large amount of force is applied.
“The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine “shuts off” recipients’ hearts.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: Hundreds of millions of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered around the world, and public health authorities have found them to be safe and effective. Adverse effects from the vaccine are rare.
“Under President Joe Biden, “Black unemployment is the lowest in American history.”
PolitiFact rated this: Mostly True
PolitiFact says: The all-time low for Black unemployment was set less than a year ago under Joe Biden. Since that record was set, Black unemployment has risen half a percentage point.
“In April last year, our state unemployment rate hit a record low of 2.4%. Last year, Wisconsin had an all-time lowest number of unemployed workers ever in modern history.”
PolitiFact rated this: True
“Nuevo beneficio de plan de entierro que cubre el 100 % de sus gastos funerarios”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: No existe un nuevo beneficio que cubra el 100% de los gastos funerarios a los americanos mayores de 55 años.