“As of Aug. 25, "Luis Rubiales has resigned as the president of the Spanish Football Federation.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: Spain soccer president Luis Rubiales had not resigned as of Aug. 29.
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“I actually pushed the Deficit Reduction Act. That was the last time we actually reduced the national debt in the United States, when I was the leader of House conservatives.”
PolitiFact rated this: Mostly False
PolitiFact says: The U.S. last reduced its debt on a sustained basis from 1996 to 2001. This was largely before Pence entered Congress, and half a decade to a decade before the law he referred to passed.
“Vice President Mike Pence on Jan. 6, 2021, could have approved the 2020 electoral votes on the condition that Congress pass an overhaul of election law.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: A VP wouldn’t have that power, and the Constitution is clear that counting the electoral votes, not legislation, is the joint session's purpose. Such a divisive proposal wouldn't have gotten the needed Democratic backing
“Women vaccinated against COVID-19 face "unknown side effects that could perpetually go down through the lineage" to their children.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: COVID-19 vaccines don’t alter DNA, and their side effects are not transmissible, experts said.
“The World Health Organization said there is "a possible causal relationship" between COVID-19 vaccines and multiple sclerosis.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: The World Health Organization did not say COVID-19 vaccines might cause multiple sclerosis.
“Celebrities are “painting their Maui properties the same weird shade of blue.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Former President Barack Obama “reacts to chef’s wife blaming him for the death of her husband Talafi Cambell.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Images of blue things that weren’t burned in Hawaii are evidence directed energy weapons started the wildfires there.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Images of burned cars in Lahaina, Hawaii, are evidence wildfires there were started by directed energy weapons.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Marines neutralize fleeing FEMA convoy in Maui.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
“Maui, Hawaii, police chief arrests “witnesses” in part of wildfire cover-up.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Michelle Obama finally responds to Obama’s hidden gay secret.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
“Military arrests FEMA Deputy Administrator Erik Hooks.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
“New global virus called ID-10T is spreading quickly.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
“Smart-city plans are behind wildfires in Tenerife.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: Smart cities refer to cities that use technology to help them run more efficiently and improve quality of life. Installing such technology would not require the destruction of cities, despite social media claims.
“U.S. Navy SEALs rescued 807 children who were being kept as sex slaves on a barge in San Francisco Bay.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Video shows “articles of impeachment to be filed against President Joe Biden today!”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“BBC News reported that British residents “no longer need to work” thanks to an investment project from Elon Musk.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
“Country singer Jason Aldean sued “The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Fox News reported on “an energy-saving device that can save 90% of electricity” from Elon Musk. truefalse”
PolitiFact rated this: False