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Elections
Yes, the RNC can recruit and train poll workers who handle ballots
Elections
RNC can train ballot handlers for 2024 election
Co-chair Lara Trump announced plans to recruit thousands of poll watchers and workers to assure Republican voters can trust election integrity.
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VERIFYING whether gag orders are constitutional
Court-imposed gag orders put limits on speech, so how are they legal under the First Amendment? We VERIFY what the Supreme Court has said on the issue.
Donald Trump
Are gag orders constitutional? SCOTUS says it depends
After Trump was fined for violating a gag order, VERIFY readers asked if gag orders violate the First Amendment. Here’s what the Supreme Court has said.
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No, the Time cover where Donald Trump appears to have devil horns is not real
The real TIME cover does not create the appearance of devil horns on the former president’s head. A version spreading on social media was edited.
Donald Trump
No, the TIME cover of Donald Trump with devil horns is not real
Donald Trump TIME cover was digitally altered to make the TIME lettering look like devil horns. Real published image does not create the appearance of devil horns.
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No, a New York judge didn’t bar Donald Trump from going to Barron Trump's graduation
On April 30, Judge Merchan approved the former president's request to attend son Barron's graduation on May 17.
National
No, photo doesn’t show Marines at a Trump campaign fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago
The Marines photographed at Mar-a-Lago were there to support a charity seeking to reduce veteran suicides. Former President Trump was not in attendance.
Donald Trump
No, photo doesn’t show Marines at a Trump campaign fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago
Four U.S. Marines attended a fundraiser for a charity seeking to reduce veteran suicides at the Mar-a-Lago Club.
Government
Would a former president get Secret Service protection in prison? What we can VERIFY
Many readers asked if former President Trump would get Secret Service protection if he’s convicted of a crime and goes to prison. Here’s why the answer is unclear.
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No, Judge Merchan did not say that Trump won’t be able to attend his son’s graduation
Former President Donald Trump claimed the judge in his criminal trial won't allow him to attend his son's graduation.
Donald Trump
No, all courts do not have the same camera policy
Federal and state courts have different rules for cameras during trials. That’s why Trump’s hush money trial isn’t being televised in New York.
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