Lucy McBath

U.S. representative, D-Ga.. 2 claims checked by other fact-checking organisations, from 2020 to 2020. The ratings are theirs, in their own words.

Checked by PolitiFact23 Oct 2020United States Health

Lucy McBath, U.S. representative, D-Ga.

“Says Karen Handel "slashed the Centers for Disease Control's ability to fight diseases, cutting millions in research funding.”

PolitiFact rated this: Mostly False

PolitiFact says: McBath cites a Handel vote for a large budget bill. The vote isn’t proof that Handel supported any particular measure in the bill.

Checked by PolitiFact14 Sep 2020United States Health

Lucy McBath, U.S. representative, D-Ga.

“Says Karen Handel voted with Donald Trump, "gutting health care for millions, supporting horrific child separation policies" and for "abortion bans.”

PolitiFact rated this: Half True

PolitiFact says: As a House member, Handel was a strong Trump supporter. But a repeal-Obamacare vote occurred before she took office, and she opposed Trump’s child-separation policy at the border.