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 […]
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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
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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
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Fact-Check Summary The meme circulating with text attributed to Bernie Sanders accurately reflects recent actions and proposals by the Trump administration. Independent sources confirm that approximately $7 billion in congressionally appropriated federal education funds has been withheld, directly impacting critical K-12 support services such as after-school programs, teacher training, and interventions for vulnerable student populations.
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Fact-Check Summary The social media post claims that the United States is “on track to break every record on GROWTH” and asserts that “Tax Cuts never fail.” An in-depth review of official economic data and recent forecasts shows these claims are inaccurate. Real GDP growth projections for 2025 are modest, with the economy having contracted
Fact-Check Summary The TruthSocial post attributed to Donald Trump makes several claims about Representative Jamie Raskin, including personal insults and allegations regarding his understanding of tax legislation and alleged defeats by Trump. A careful review of Raskin’s career, public record, and legislative expertise reveals these claims are largely without factual basis. Raskin is an experienced
Fact-Check Summary The Truth Social post asserts that the House was set to vote imminently on major tax legislation, touts unified Republican support, describes the bill as featuring the “Biggest Tax Cuts in History,” and predicts “MASSIVE Growth” from its passage. Examination of multiple recent sources reveals: the House vote was delayed amid internal Republican
Fact-Check Summary The recent social media post details the fears of a self-identified Trump supporter who is concerned about losing Medicaid coverage due to the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1). According to nonpartisan sources, including Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates and major healthcare policy analysts, the bill passed the Senate on
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Fact-Check Summary A recent TruthSocial post claims June 2025 saw the lowest border encounters in U.S. history, with zero releases of undocumented migrants into the country and a drastic reduction compared to previous years. These main statistical assertions are largely accurate according to official Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data, which confirms that June 2025
Fact-Check Summary The social media post claims that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should resign immediately and that Congress should investigate him, citing the FHFA head’s statement. Fact-checking against reputable news and summary sources confirms that Bill Pulte, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), has indeed called for a congressional investigation into Powell.