U.S.-China Trade Deficit

Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed that the U.S.-China trade deficit was over a trillion dollars, when in reality it was about $252 billion in 2023, the lowest in 14 years. Many economists do not believe trade deficits are necessarily bad.

Political Speech Comparisons

President Joe Biden visited Pennsylvania while former President Donald Trump was in court. Biden made misleading claims about Trump's statements on COVID-19 and the economy. He also inaccurately stated the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on Medicare. Biden also made false claims about the tax rate of billionaires and Trump's stance on Social Security and Medicare. New CDC guidance advises longer isolation for COVID-19.

Fact-Checking Claims of 2024 Presidential Nominees

Fact-checking the claims of the presumptive Democratic and Republican presidential nominees for the 2024 election. Trump falsely claims the 2020 election was rigged, while Biden misleadingly takes credit for reducing the federal budget deficit. Trump makes unsupported claims about criminals being sent to the US, while Biden exaggerates job growth. Trump falsely states the US was energy independent under his leadership. Biden misrepresents Trump's stance on Medicare and Social Security. Both candidates make dubious claims about abortion policies and billionaire taxes. Trump inaccurately boasts about the economy during his term, while Biden defends the Affordable Care Act. CDC guidance recommends isolation for COVID-19.

Net Worth Claims against Letitia James

New York Attorney General Letitia James, who won a civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump, has a net worth of about $2.7 million, but baseless claims on social media suggest she's worth $15 million. The claims are unverified and lack credibility.