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Amy Klobuchar

U.S. Senator, D-Minn.. 13 claims checked by other fact-checking organisations, from 2019 to 2025. The ratings are theirs, in their own words.

Checked by PolitiFact30 Sep 2025United States
Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator, D-Minn.

“People with insurance through the Affordable Care Act will see a “75% increase in premiums starting Nov. 1” if enhanced subsidies are not extended, including “twice as much in the rural areas.”

PolitiFact rated this: Mostly True

PolitiFact says: An analysis by the health care think tank KFF found that the disappearance of enhanced subsidies would increase out-of-pocket health care costs for people insured by the Affordable Care Act by an average of 79%, which i…

Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator, D-Minn.

“One in six local election officials have received threats of violence” and threats against judges have doubled over four years and threats against members of Congress have increased by 10 times over five years.”

PolitiFact rated this: Mostly True

PolitiFact says: A survey of local election officials by the Brennan Center showed many have faced threats. Government reports show that threats are on the rise against federal court officials and members of Congress.

Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator, D-Minn.

“For three hours, the head of the D.C. National Guard had to wait to get the authority while we were all watching on TV these insurrectionists breach the police line, break the glass. The Defense Department didn't give authority.”

PolitiFact rated this: Basically correct

PolitiFact says: Klobuchar's summary is essentially accurate. However, a timeline of interactions between the D.C. National Guard and the Pentagon shows there are some nuances.