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Elections
It's not true that zero voting machines will be certified before the next presidential election
Elections
Not true that no voting machines will be certified by the 2024 election
After Trump questioned Biden’s 2020 victory, new certification standards were made for voting machines. But they don’t decertify old systems.
Donald Trump
Yes, the RICO Act was created to prosecute the Mafia and other mobsters
Donald Trump is charged with violating Georgia’s RICO Act. His former lawyer Rudy Giuliani used the federal version of the law to prosecute mobsters.
Donald Trump
Yes, you can be elected president if you've been indicted or found guilty in a criminal case
Presidential eligibility is outlined in the Constitution and doesn't exclude anyone who's been charged with a crime or found guilty in a criminal case.
Donald Trump
Trump cannot pardon himself in state cases if he's re-elected
One of the top questions we’ve received from our readers is whether former President Trump could be pardoned if he is convicted. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Donald Trump
Fact checking if the 14th Amendment applies to Trump's eligibility to run
People are wondering if the 14th Amendment could bar Trump from becoming president again, if elected. But law experts say there are key points to answer first.
Elections
Felons can run for president even if they can’t vote
Can felons run for president, Senate, or House of Representatives even if their state denies them voting rights? Yes, the Constitution allows it.
Donald Trump
Comparing Trump's federal indictment to the Biden, Pence, Clinton investigations
Joe Biden, Mike Pence, and Hillary Clinton have all been investigated for mishandling classified documents. But only Donald Trump has faced criminal charges.
Donald Trump
Why Trump’s case is different from Biden, Pence, Clinton
Trump was indicted in Florida on 37 charges related to mishandling classified documents after an investigation led by special counsel Jack Smith.
AI
DeSantis campaign posts AI-generated pictures of Trump and Fauci
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s ‘War Room’ shared a video containing deepfake images of Donald Trump and Anthony Fauci.
Elections
Yes, you can be elected president if you’ve been charged with a crime
The eligibility requirements for president are outlined in the Constitution and don't exclude anyone with a criminal conviction or indictment.
Government
The president can declassify documents but there are no protocols
Former President Trump claimed documents found at Mar-a-Lago were “all declassified.” We explain why sitting presidents can declassify documents and how it works.
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