“FOR REPUBLICANS, THIS SHOULD BE AN EASY YES VOTE. RIDICULOUS!!!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The statement “FOR REPUBLICANS THIS SHOULD BE AN EASY YES VOTE RIDICULOUS” was posted by Donald Trump on Truth Social during a prolonged U.S. House vote concerning the extension of the 2017 tax cuts. According to contemporary news sources, this event occurred on July 3, 2025, and was marked by several Republican holdouts, which led to Trump’s frustrated…
“Largest Tax Cuts in History and a Booming Economy vs. Biggest Tax Increase in History, and a Failed Economy. What are the Republicans waiting for??? What are you trying to prove??? MAGA IS NOT HAPPY, AND ITS COSTING YOU VOTES!!!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The TruthSocial post claims that the Trump administration delivered the “Largest Tax Cuts in History and a Booming Economy,” while the Biden administration is responsible for the “Biggest Tax Increase in History and a Failed Economy.” Fact-checking reveals that the 2017 Trump tax cuts (TCJA) were significant but not the largest in U.S. history—ranking 10th since 1940—with mostly…
When the Facts Go Viral…
Fact-Check Summary The viral meme claims that nearly 40% of Speaker Mike Johnson’s Louisiana congressional district is on Medicaid, and that 1.6 million Louisianans—about 35% of the state—also rely on Medicaid. Upon thorough review of current government reports, independent policy research, and major journalistic references, both claims are accurate. Multiple sources, including the Kaiser Family Foundation, Louisiana Department of Health,…
No One Aspires to Qualify for Medicaid
Fact-Check Summary The meme correctly states that Medicaid is a health coverage program, not a cash assistance program—recipients do not receive direct payments or checks from Medicaid. Eligibility is indeed linked to low income and limited assets, but the characterization of Medicaid as only available to the “practically destitute” is an exaggeration. States vary in their rules, with many allowing…
When Youre Low on Ammo but Still Promised Backup
Fact-Check Summary The meme’s claims that the U.S. has paused significant weapons shipments to Ukraine—including Patriot air defense interceptors, precision-guided artillery shells, and missiles for F-16 fighter jets—are supported by multiple credible news sources and official statements. The pause was officially attributed to concerns about dwindling U.S. military stockpiles and readiness. This decision was made just three days after Russia…