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Fact check: Trump falsely claims, again, that anybody who wants a test can get one
Washington (CNN)On Monday, President Donald Trump made the same claim about coronavirus testing that he did in ."If somebody wants to be tested right now," Trump at a Monday news conference, "they'll be able to be tested." Two months later, it's still not true.Some states they are offering tests to everyone. But multiple states still say tests should go to people who meet certain criteria -- having symptoms of the virus, having or working in a health care facility or in a In addition to official guidelines on who should get a test, of key testing materials -- which may prevent even people...…Washington (CNN)On Monday, President Donald Trump made the same claim about coronavirus testing that he did in ."If somebody wants to be tested right now," Trump at a Monday news conference, "they'll be able to be tested." Two months later, it's still not true.Some states they are offering tests to everyone. But multiple states still say tests should go to people who meet certain criteria -- having symptoms of the virus, having or working in a health care facility or in a In addition to official guidelines on who should get a test, of key testing materials -- which may prevent even people...WW…
Fact check: Trump campaign hits Biden for being soft on China with deceptive images and audio clips | CNN Politics
By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A new from President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign that attempts to portray former Vice President Joe Biden as being overly friendly to China is rife with deceptive images and audio clips.The ad suggests that a former governor of Washington is a Chinese official. It takes Biden remarks grossly out of context to twist their meaning. It assails Biden for being friendly to China while omitting Trump’s own praise of China’s president and China’s response to the coronavirus. It makes a claim about Biden’s son for which there is no evidence....…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A new from President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign that attempts to portray former Vice President Joe Biden as being overly friendly to China is rife with deceptive images and audio clips.The ad suggests that a former governor of Washington is a Chinese official. It takes Biden remarks grossly out of context to twist their meaning. It assails Biden for being friendly to China while omitting Trump’s own praise of China’s president and China’s response to the coronavirus. It makes a claim about Biden’s son for which there is no evidence....WW…
Fact check: Ignoring years of warnings, Trump falsely claims 'nobody in their wildest dreams' predicted a ventilator shortage | CNN Politics
By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — President Donald Trump faced new and troubling questions Thursday about his response to the coronavirus pandemic, as it became clear that there is a nationwide , masks and other crucial medical equipment.During a White House news conference, Trump was asked about the shortages and responded by falsely suggesting that the problem was unforeseen. He also for the crisis and encouraged states to find their own resources.“Where you have a problem with ventilators – we’re working very hard trying to find (ventilators),” the President said. “Nobody...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — President Donald Trump faced new and troubling questions Thursday about his response to the coronavirus pandemic, as it became clear that there is a nationwide , masks and other crucial medical equipment.During a White House news conference, Trump was asked about the shortages and responded by falsely suggesting that the problem was unforeseen. He also for the crisis and encouraged states to find their own resources.“Where you have a problem with ventilators – we’re working very hard trying to find (ventilators),” the President said. “Nobody...WW…
Fact checking CPAC: speakers make false claims about the election, the Capitol attack, immigration, Covid, and The Muppets | CNN Politics
By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Conservative Political Action Conference began Friday and continued Saturday with a series of false claims about the 2020 election and many other subjects.The CPAC schedule that the conference – taking place in Orlando instead of its usual home just outside Washington, DC – would feature election-related lying. Over three days, the CPAC agenda includes seven separate panels or speeches under the title of “protecting elections” – plus appearances by other prominent figures, including former President Donald Trump himself, who have...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Conservative Political Action Conference began Friday and continued Saturday with a series of false claims about the 2020 election and many other subjects.The CPAC schedule that the conference – taking place in Orlando instead of its usual home just outside Washington, DC – would feature election-related lying. Over three days, the CPAC agenda includes seven separate panels or speeches under the title of “protecting elections” – plus appearances by other prominent figures, including former President Donald Trump himself, who have...WW…
Fact check: Interrupted by shooting, Trump continues to spin false narrative around mail-in voting and coronavirus | CNN Politics
By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — President Donald Trump turned his into a dishonesty spree, blitzing reporters with rapid-fire false claims on a variety of his favorite topics – the coronavirus pandemic, mail-in voting, China, Democrats generally and President Barack Obama in particular. Trump made a false claim in the opening minutes of the briefing, wrongly saying it is easy for foreign countries to interfere with mail-in voting. After he was because of a Secret Service shooting near the White House, he returned to make a whole bunch more.Trump uttered at least 12 false...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — President Donald Trump turned his into a dishonesty spree, blitzing reporters with rapid-fire false claims on a variety of his favorite topics – the coronavirus pandemic, mail-in voting, China, Democrats generally and President Barack Obama in particular. Trump made a false claim in the opening minutes of the briefing, wrongly saying it is easy for foreign countries to interfere with mail-in voting. After he was because of a Secret Service shooting near the White House, he returned to make a whole bunch more.Trump uttered at least 12 false...WW…
Fact check: Trump falsely suggests large number of NYPD cops were fired, misleads on European coronavirus numbers | CNN Politics
By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — President Donald Trump held a relatively brief “news conference” at the White House on Tuesday. He still made a bunch of false and misleading claims.Trump misleadingly cited recent increases in reported European coronavirus cases to suggest the US is doing better than European countries whose case levels are far lower. He falsely claimed former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Joe Biden committed “treason.”He made a baseless blanket declaration that college football players would not have serious problems with the coronavirus...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — President Donald Trump held a relatively brief “news conference” at the White House on Tuesday. He still made a bunch of false and misleading claims.Trump misleadingly cited recent increases in reported European coronavirus cases to suggest the US is doing better than European countries whose case levels are far lower. He falsely claimed former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Joe Biden committed “treason.”He made a baseless blanket declaration that college football players would not have serious problems with the coronavirus...WW…
Fact-checking Biden's speech announcing new executive actions on gun control
(CNN)In the wake of another series of mass shootings around the US, President Joe Biden several gun-control focused executive actions on Thursday. The actions include expanding background checks for certain types of guns, regulating stabilizing braces built for pistols, making new investments in intervention programs for violence-prone communities, and creating model "red flag" legislation for states to pass. Here's a look at some of the claims Biden made during his Rose Garden announcement and the facts around them: Biden claimed that "the only industry in America -- a billion-dollar...…(CNN)In the wake of another series of mass shootings around the US, President Joe Biden several gun-control focused executive actions on Thursday. The actions include expanding background checks for certain types of guns, regulating stabilizing braces built for pistols, making new investments in intervention programs for violence-prone communities, and creating model "red flag" legislation for states to pass. Here's a look at some of the claims Biden made during his Rose Garden announcement and the facts around them: Biden claimed that "the only industry in America -- a billion-dollar...WW…
Fact-checking Biden's first news conference as president | CNN Politics
By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — President Joe Biden held the first formal of his presidency on Thursday, taking questions in the East Room of the White House on immigration, foreign policy, the Senate filibuster, his political future and other subjects.Here is a fact check of some of the claims he made.Defending his approach to migration at the southern border, Biden claimed that “we’re sending back the vast majority of the families that are coming.”Facts First: This was not true in February, the last month for which we have full data.Published Customs and Border...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — President Joe Biden held the first formal of his presidency on Thursday, taking questions in the East Room of the White House on immigration, foreign policy, the Senate filibuster, his political future and other subjects.Here is a fact check of some of the claims he made.Defending his approach to migration at the southern border, Biden claimed that “we’re sending back the vast majority of the families that are coming.”Facts First: This was not true in February, the last month for which we have full data.Published Customs and Border...WW…
Fact check: Biden's pick for HHS secretary says he never sued nuns as California attorney general | CNN Politics
ByLink Copied!Ad Feedback — President Joe Biden’s pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services, California’s Attorney General Xavier Becerra, faced a good deal of criticism from Senate Republicans during his last week over his qualifications, his stance on abortion and several lawsuits he took part in recently.During the , South Dakota Republican Senator John Thune said that as California’s attorney general, Becerra “spent an inordinate amount of time and effort suing pro-life organizations, like the Little Sisters of the Poor,” a group of nuns whose ministry focuses on...…ByLink Copied!Ad Feedback — President Joe Biden’s pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services, California’s Attorney General Xavier Becerra, faced a good deal of criticism from Senate Republicans during his last week over his qualifications, his stance on abortion and several lawsuits he took part in recently.During the , South Dakota Republican Senator John Thune said that as California’s attorney general, Becerra “spent an inordinate amount of time and effort suing pro-life organizations, like the Little Sisters of the Poor,” a group of nuns whose ministry focuses on...WW…
Fact check: Trump glosses over racial disparities in jobs numbers while invoking George Floyd
Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump had stunningly good jobs to talk about on Friday. Instead of rising, as expected, the US unemployment rate surprisingly fell to 13.3% in May, as the economy gained 2.5 million jobs. It was the largest monthly gain in new jobs since the Bureau of Labor Statistics started tracking the data series in 1939.While Trump did accurately tout these numbers, he also made his usual assortment of lies and exaggerations -- in which he misled Americans about a variety of subjects on which he has been regularly dishonest. No, Trump wasn't the one who got the Veterans...…Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump had stunningly good jobs to talk about on Friday. Instead of rising, as expected, the US unemployment rate surprisingly fell to 13.3% in May, as the economy gained 2.5 million jobs. It was the largest monthly gain in new jobs since the Bureau of Labor Statistics started tracking the data series in 1939.While Trump did accurately tout these numbers, he also made his usual assortment of lies and exaggerations -- in which he misled Americans about a variety of subjects on which he has been regularly dishonest. No, Trump wasn't the one who got the Veterans...WW…