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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Trump in 2016: “Typical Trump. All bluster, very low substance… he’s an armchair tough guy. This is a guy who said that John McCain is not a war hero yet he sought his own five military deferments.” Acyn

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Trump in 2016: “Typical Trump. All bluster, very low substance… he’s an armchair tough guy. This is a guy who said that John McCain is not a war hero yet he sought his own five military deferments.” Acyn

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Fox: “I wanna see you debate Donald Trump.” Sununu: “I would pay to do that if that coward would get on the stage with anybody.” Fox “No name-calling. We don’t do the name-calling.” Sununu: “No, he’s a coward.” *Sununu supported Trump in 2024.

Fox: “I wanna see you debate Donald Trump.” Sununu: “I would pay to do that if that coward would get on the stage with anybody.” Fox “No name-calling. We don’t do the name-calling.” Sununu: “No, he’s a coward.” *Sununu supported Trump in 2024.

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Trump: “I was sort of like a hot guy. I was hot as a pistol. I think I was hotter than I am now and I became president. Okay. I don't know. I said to somebody, was I hotter before or hotter now? I don't know.”

Trump: “I was sort of like a hot guy. I was hot as a pistol. I think I was hotter than I am now and I became president. Okay. I don't know. I said to somebody, was I hotter before or hotter now? I don't know.”

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Trump on Russia’s mass murder of Ukrainians: “It is what it is.” (2024)

Trump on Russia’s mass murder of Ukrainians: “It is what it is.” (2024)

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Trump: We're actually making money off the Russia Ukraine war because NATO is buying our equipment. (2025)

Trump: We're actually making money off the Russia Ukraine war because NATO is buying our equipment. (2025)

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Trump to the NRA: I will roll back every gun safety provision passed by President Biden if I win.

Trump to the NRA: I will roll back every gun safety provision passed by President Biden if I win.

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Greene: Did man create the ice age? Witness: No Greene: Right. None of were alive back then to know for sure. Fact-Check: Just because no one alive today lived during the last ice age doesn’t mean we cannot study it with modern technology. Acyn

Greene: Did man create the ice age? Witness: No Greene: Right. None of were alive back then to know for sure. Fact-Check: Just because no one alive today lived during the last ice age doesn’t mean we cannot study it with modern technology. Acyn

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Trump in 2024: "I think I had 9 indictments, far more than Capone, who was quite well known in Chicago...He liked killing people, but he had nothing like me." *One study estimates 700 Trump rally attendees later died of COVID-19 in 2020 following rallies

Trump in 2024: "I think I had 9 indictments, far more than Capone, who was quite well known in Chicago...He liked killing people, but he had nothing like me." *One study estimates 700 Trump rally attendees later died of COVID-19 in 2020 following rallies

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Ramaswamy: “I would negotiate a deal that ends the Ukraine war. Freeze the current lines of control. Yes, that means giving part of the Donbas region to Russia. I would make a hard commitment that NATO never admits Ukraine…”

Ramaswamy: “I would negotiate a deal that ends the Ukraine war. Freeze the current lines of control. Yes, that means giving part of the Donbas region to Russia. I would make a hard commitment that NATO never admits Ukraine…”

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In 2016, House Speaker Mike Johnson said the United States isn't a "democracy" but a "constitutional republic" based on "biblical" principles.

In 2016, House Speaker Mike Johnson said the United States isn't a "democracy" but a "constitutional republic" based on "biblical" principles.

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Trump justifies cutting food stamps because he believes it would disproportionately harm Democrats: "When you're talking about SNAP, when you look, it's largely Democrats. They're hurting their own people." Aaron Rupar (October 2025)

Trump justifies cutting food stamps because he believes it would disproportionately harm Democrats: "When you're talking about SNAP, when you look, it's largely Democrats. They're hurting their own people." Aaron Rupar (October 2025)

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Chris Cuomo “I don’t think there’s any greater risk to America with [Trump] than with Biden." Courtesy of @Out5p0k.

Chris Cuomo “I don’t think there’s any greater risk to America with [Trump] than with Biden." Courtesy of @Out5p0k.

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Boebert: “There has been a moral decay in our country because too many of our leaders have traded the truth for a lie.” Acyn

Boebert: “There has been a moral decay in our country because too many of our leaders have traded the truth for a lie.” Acyn

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Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA): “It's too rich that Donald Trump and Mike Johnson are talking to us about election integrity. That's like having to listen to a lecture by Bonnie and Clyde on bank security.”

Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA): “It's too rich that Donald Trump and Mike Johnson are talking to us about election integrity. That's like having to listen to a lecture by Bonnie and Clyde on bank security.”

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Dr. Oz: “One nice thing about this administration is you might not like us, but you're gonna get our version of the truth.”(2026)

Dr. Oz: “One nice thing about this administration is you might not like us, but you're gonna get our version of the truth.”(2026)

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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-AR): “Our message is, Arkansas is open for business ... Just remember when you get to Arkansas, don’t forget why you left California in the first place.” The Recount.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-AR): “Our message is, Arkansas is open for business ... Just remember when you get to Arkansas, don’t forget why you left California in the first place.” The Recount.

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Trump supporter on Trump: “You think about Jesus Christ, everyone went against him because he was preaching love and doing what was right for the people. Trump's doing what's right for this nation. Because he's doing that, everybody is against him.” (June)

Trump supporter on Trump: “You think about Jesus Christ, everyone went against him because he was preaching love and doing what was right for the people. Trump's doing what's right for this nation. Because he's doing that, everybody is against him.” (June)

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Trump: The environmentalists want wind. The wind is blowing today. The whole thing is a hoax. The wind kills our birds.

Trump: The environmentalists want wind. The wind is blowing today. The whole thing is a hoax. The wind kills our birds.

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Trump’s former WH Spiritual Advisor, Paula White: “To say no to Trump is like saying no to God.” Republicans against Trump

Trump’s former WH Spiritual Advisor, Paula White: “To say no to Trump is like saying no to God.” Republicans against Trump

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Treasury Secretary: "Now Putin has started making incursions into the NATO borders. The one thing I can tell you is the US is not going to get involved with troops or any of that. We will sell the Europeans weapons." Aaron Rupar (2025)

Treasury Secretary: "Now Putin has started making incursions into the NATO borders. The one thing I can tell you is the US is not going to get involved with troops or any of that. We will sell the Europeans weapons." Aaron Rupar (2025)

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Kasie Hunt: Over the summer you said, “There’s no vaccine that’s safe and effective”. Do you still believe that? RFK JR: “I never said that.” Kasie Hunt: “Play the clip.” RFK JR (clip): “There’s no vaccine that is safe and effective.” (March 2024)

Kasie Hunt: Over the summer you said, “There’s no vaccine that’s safe and effective”. Do you still believe that? RFK JR: “I never said that.” Kasie Hunt: “Play the clip.” RFK JR (clip): “There’s no vaccine that is safe and effective.” (March 2024)

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Hegseth: "Basic training is being restored to what it should be -- scary, tough, and disciplined. We're empowering drill sergeants to instill healthy fear in new recruits ... they can put hands on recruits." (2025)

Hegseth: "Basic training is being restored to what it should be -- scary, tough, and disciplined. We're empowering drill sergeants to instill healthy fear in new recruits ... they can put hands on recruits." (2025)

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Melania Trump at the UN: "A nation that makes learning sacred, protects its books, its language, its science and its mathematics. It protects its future. This leads to something powerful, to greater understanding, moral reasoning and tolerance of others."

Melania Trump at the UN: "A nation that makes learning sacred, protects its books, its language, its science and its mathematics. It protects its future. This leads to something powerful, to greater understanding, moral reasoning and tolerance of others."

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JD Vance at the National Conservatism Conference: "The professors are the enemy."

JD Vance at the National Conservatism Conference: "The professors are the enemy."

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Robert F Kennedy Jr. claims COVID-19 was genetically engineered to spare “Jews and Chinese people”. (2023)

Robert F Kennedy Jr. claims COVID-19 was genetically engineered to spare “Jews and Chinese people”. (2023)

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Here is Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense, fervently supporting the January 6 rally and promoting false election claims at the Ellipse—the very rally that incited the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. (2021)

Here is Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense, fervently supporting the January 6 rally and promoting false election claims at the Ellipse—the very rally that incited the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. (2021)

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Aaron Rodgers falsely suggests that Dr. Fauci created HIV with the help of the U.S. government. Keith Edwards

Aaron Rodgers falsely suggests that Dr. Fauci created HIV with the help of the U.S. government. Keith Edwards

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Pete Hegseth: "I don't want me son serving alongside troops who are out of shape or in combat units with females who can't meet the same combat arms physical standards as men" Aaron Rupar (2025)

Pete Hegseth: "I don't want me son serving alongside troops who are out of shape or in combat units with females who can't meet the same combat arms physical standards as men" Aaron Rupar (2025)

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Q: Do you think there is a possibility that Iran, North Korea, and the other forces such as China will join forces and retaliate? Hegseth: Unfortunately, because of the policies of the previous administration, we drove those countries together. (2025)

Q: Do you think there is a possibility that Iran, North Korea, and the other forces such as China will join forces and retaliate? Hegseth: Unfortunately, because of the policies of the previous administration, we drove those countries together. (2025)

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Montana bill sponsor: I prefer my transgender daughter commit suicide rather than allow her to transition. - Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe (R)

Montana bill sponsor: I prefer my transgender daughter commit suicide rather than allow her to transition. - Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe (R)

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Trump: "We're gonna return the world to peace. And mostly I can do it with a telephone call ... 'you go to war with another country that's friendly to us … you're not gonna do business in the US and we're gonna charge you 100% tariffs.'" Aaron Rupar (2024)

Trump: "We're gonna return the world to peace. And mostly I can do it with a telephone call ... 'you go to war with another country that's friendly to us … you're not gonna do business in the US and we're gonna charge you 100% tariffs.'" Aaron Rupar (2024)

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Trump supporter on why he supports Trump: "How many presidents -- how many politicians have come out on stage and hugged the American flag? That really means something to me." (July 2024) Acyn

Trump supporter on why he supports Trump: "How many presidents -- how many politicians have come out on stage and hugged the American flag? That really means something to me." (July 2024) Acyn

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KASIE HUNT: Over the summer you said, “There’s no vaccine that’s safe and effective”. Do you still believe that? RFK JR: “I never said that.” KASIE HUNT: “Play the clip.” RFK JR (clip): “There’s no vaccine that is safe and effective.” (March)

KASIE HUNT: Over the summer you said, “There’s no vaccine that’s safe and effective”. Do you still believe that? RFK JR: “I never said that.” KASIE HUNT: “Play the clip.” RFK JR (clip): “There’s no vaccine that is safe and effective.” (March)

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Chris Miller on Fox News: I "absolutely" told the Jan 6 committee under oath that Donald Trump made an order to deploy the National Guard ahead of Jan 6 Miller Under Oath: "I was never given any direction or order or knew of any plans of that nature."

Chris Miller on Fox News: I "absolutely" told the Jan 6 committee under oath that Donald Trump made an order to deploy the National Guard ahead of Jan 6 Miller Under Oath: "I was never given any direction or order or knew of any plans of that nature."

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Trump’s lawyer Alina Habba: “Somebody said to me, Alina, would you rather be smart or pretty? And I said, easy, pretty. I can fake being smart… People think President Trump hired me because I was good looking, that’s absolutely not the case.” (2024)

Trump’s lawyer Alina Habba: “Somebody said to me, Alina, would you rather be smart or pretty? And I said, easy, pretty. I can fake being smart… People think President Trump hired me because I was good looking, that’s absolutely not the case.” (2024)

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Trump on declining GDP: You probably saw some numbers today. I have to start off by saying that's Biden, not Trump. Because we came in on January -- these are quarterly numbers. Acyn

Trump on declining GDP: You probably saw some numbers today. I have to start off by saying that's Biden, not Trump. Because we came in on January -- these are quarterly numbers. Acyn

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Fox News: “Cory Booker and Alex Padilla…want to require CBP and ICE officers to have legible IDs, and they don’t want CBP or ICE officers covering their faces. Trump: “Well, they wouldn’t be saying that if they didn’t hate our country.” (2025)

Fox News: “Cory Booker and Alex Padilla…want to require CBP and ICE officers to have legible IDs, and they don’t want CBP or ICE officers covering their faces. Trump: “Well, they wouldn’t be saying that if they didn’t hate our country.” (2025)

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Trump on Biden's cancer diagnosis: "I'm surprised that the public wasn't notified a long time ago, because to get to stage 9, that's a long time ... I did a very complete physical, including cognitive tests. I'm proud to announce I aced it."Aaron Rupar (2025)

Trump on Biden's cancer diagnosis: "I'm surprised that the public wasn't notified a long time ago, because to get to stage 9, that's a long time ... I did a very complete physical, including cognitive tests. I'm proud to announce I aced it."Aaron Rupar (2025)

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NBC News: "Do you believe E. Jean Carroll?" Stefanik: "No, of course not… The media is so biased. This is just another example of the media being out of touch." NBC News: "It’s not the media, it's a jury that found he sexually abused E. Jean Carroll."

NBC News: "Do you believe E. Jean Carroll?" Stefanik: "No, of course not… The media is so biased. This is just another example of the media being out of touch." NBC News: "It’s not the media, it's a jury that found he sexually abused E. Jean Carroll."

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