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** FactCheck.org's Weekly Update
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November 16, 2019


** FactCheck Posts
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Discrepancy in White House Versions of First Trump-Zelensky Phone Call ([link removed]) Posted on Friday, November 15th, 2019
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A White House statement issued April 21 said President Trump in a phone call with Volodymyr Zelensky “expressed his commitment to work together with President-elect Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people to implement reforms that strengthen democracy, increase prosperity, and root out corruption.” But a newly released White House memo of the April call showed Trump did not discuss any of that.

Trump’s Exaggerated Judicial Boasts ([link removed]) Posted on Friday, November 15th, 2019
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President Donald Trump recently boasted about the unusually high number of judicial appointments he has made so far, but in doing so he exaggerated and mischaracterized some of the facts.

Trump’s Economic Falsehoods ([link removed]) Posted on Friday, November 15th, 2019
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President Donald Trump rattled off several false claims in his Nov. 12 speech to the Economic Club of New York, in which he contrasted the supposedly “bleak” outlook at the end of his predecessor’s term with an exaggerated portrayal of the economy’s strong performance during his own tenure.

Trump Misrepresents Impeachment Exchange ([link removed]) Posted on Thursday, November 14th, 2019
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President Donald Trump wrongly claimed that the two “‘star’ witnesses” from the first day of public impeachment hearings “stared straight ahead with a blank look on their face, remained silent, & were unable to answer” when asked whether Trump’s phone call with the Ukrainian president constituted an impeachable offense.

FactChecking Biden’s CNN Town Hall ([link removed]) Posted on Thursday, November 14th, 2019
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In a televised town hall, former Vice President Joe Biden made several false or misleading statements while commenting on climate change, veterans and health care.

Day One of the Public Impeachment Hearings ([link removed]) Posted on Wednesday, November 13th, 2019
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We provide context for some of the statements made at the first day of the public impeachment hearings.

The Data on DACA and Crime ([link removed]) Posted on Wednesday, November 13th, 2019
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Hours before the Supreme Court heard oral arguments over whether the Trump administration could end a deferred deportation program for so-called “Dreamers,” the president tweeted that “some” of those receiving that protection “are very tough, hardened criminals.” But certain criminal activity, such as a felony or significant misdemeanor conviction, is grounds for denial or ejection from the program.

Trump Muddies Impeachment Timeline ([link removed]) Posted on Monday, November 11th, 2019
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President Donald Trump continues to muddle the timeline of events to falsely suggest that the White House release of a memo summarizing his July phone call with the president of Ukraine silenced whistleblowers and contradicted Democratic leaders.


** Debunking False Stories
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Donald Trump and New York’s Veterans Day Parade ([link removed]) Posted on Friday, November 15th, 2019
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A meme circulating on Facebook exaggerates the role played by President Donald Trump in funding a 1995 Veterans Day parade in New York. He donated $200,000, which was less than 10% of the total raised, according to press reports at the time.

Meme Falsely Attributes Quote to CNN Anchor ([link removed]) Posted on Friday, November 15th, 2019
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A meme falsely attributes a quote to CNN anchor Don Lemon about Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s death.

Viral Posts Misidentify Soros’ Son as the Whistleblower ([link removed]) Posted on Friday, November 15th, 2019
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Social media users, including a Republican congressman, falsely identified George Soros’ son, Alexander, as the whistleblower who triggered the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

Interview Prompts Erroneous Claim of Vindman Firing ([link removed]) Posted on Thursday, November 14th, 2019
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Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a Ukraine expert working in the White House, was not fired by President Donald Trump — as posts circulating online continue to perpetuate. The confusion was born out of a recent television interview with Trump’s national security adviser.

Old Meme Misinforms on CHIP Funding ([link removed]) Posted on Wednesday, November 13th, 2019
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A 2017 meme has resurfaced on Facebook, spreading outdated speculation that the Republicans would not fund the federal Children’s Health Insurance Program. In fact, President Donald Trump signed bipartisan legislation in February 2018 that funds CHIP through fiscal year 2027.

Posts Falsely Claim Trump ‘Stole’ From Vets ([link removed]) Posted on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019
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Viral Facebook posts falsely claim that President Donald Trump “stole” charitable donations meant for veterans. A court ruled Trump illegally used his foundation for political purposes when it held a fundraiser for veterans, but all of the money raised went to veterans’ groups.

Blowing the Whistle on a Misinforming Meme ([link removed]) Posted on Monday, November 11th, 2019
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Memes circulating widely on social media misidentify a former White House staffer as the whistleblower who touched off the impeachment inquiry into President Trump.

Misleading Meme on First Three Bills by Democrats ([link removed]) Posted on Monday, November 11th, 2019
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An old Facebook meme from April recently went viral again, wrongly identifying the first three bills introduced by House Democrats in January. The first three Democratic bills did not seek to impeach the president, end the Electoral College or provide “$54 billion in foreign aid.”

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