Matt Walsh

Conservative columnist for The Daily Wire. 2 claims checked by other fact-checking organisations, from 2023 to 2023. The ratings are theirs, in their own words.

Checked by PolitiFact23 May 2023United States

Matt Walsh, Conservative columnist for The Daily Wire

“Tuck-friendly” bathing suits at Target “are available in kids’ sizes.”

PolitiFact rated this: False

PolitiFact says: As part of its LGBTQ+ Pride collection, Target is selling adult swimwear with "tuck-friendly construction." The swimwear is available only in adult sizes, a Target spokesperson said.

Checked by PolitiFact10 Mar 2023United States

Matt Walsh, Conservative columnist

“The youth suicide rate has increased exponentially alongside trans affirmation. Trans affirmation causes the suicide rate, not the other way around.”

PolitiFact rated this: Mostly False

PolitiFact says: Although youth suicide rates and gender-affirming care are both on the rise, experts say there is no evidence the increases are related. Research shows that GAC is associated with reduced suicide and depression.