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Fact Check: Is grimes a socialist
# Is Grimes a Socialist? ## Introduction The claim in question revolves around the political beliefs of musician Grimes, particularly whether she identifies as a socialist or communist. This inquiry ...
Fact Check: Is grimes a nazi?
# Is Grimes a Nazi? ## Introduction The claim that Grimes, the Canadian musician and artist, is a Nazi has circulated in various forms, particularly in the context of her comments about white culture...
Fact Check: foreign people coming into the uk are raping kids
# The Claim: "Foreign people coming into the UK are raping kids" ## Introduction The claim that "foreign people coming into the UK are raping kids" suggests a significant link between immigration and...
Fact Check: “No, almost all libertarians support pedophilia, are apologists or are avowed pedophiles. No wonder, to be honest.”
# Conclusion In conclusion, the claim that "almost all libertarians support pedophilia, are apologists or are avowed pedophiles" is **False**. The evidence examined reveals that this assertion is lar...
Fact Check: “No, almost all libertarians support pedophilia, are apologists or are avowed pedophiles. No wonder, to be honest.”
# Claim Analysis: "No, almost all libertarians support pedophilia, are apologists or are avowed pedophiles. No wonder, to be honest." ## 1. Introduction The claim asserts that nearly all libertarians...
Fact Check: US President Donald Trump recently expressed optimism about the potential for tariffs to generate substantial revenue, possibly even replacing income tax. In a conversation with Fox Noticias, Trump highlighted the significant financial gains from tariffs, drawing parallels with the late 19th century when the US imposed tariffs and amassed considerable funds. "There is a chance that the money is so great that it could replace" income tax, Trump stated, referencing the period between 1870 and 1913 when tariffs were the primary source of revenue. During this era, the US experienced unprecedented wealth, with Trump noting, "And that's when our nation was relatively the richest. We were the richest." However, Trump acknowledged that any changes to income tax would require Congressional approval, as the legislative body oversees tax policy. Trump's goal is to utilise tariff revenue to support a tax bill that would exempt tips and Social Security from taxation, among other campaign promises. He emphasised the substantial revenue potential, saying, "It could replace the income tax, that's the kind of money". Trump also discussed a historical committee established to manage excess revenue, stating, "And this committee's sole purpose was how to dispose of it, who to give it to, what do we do? And then, brilliantly, in 1913, they went to the income tax system." He further noted that attempts to revive tariffs in the 1930s were unsuccessful, and the Great Depression was incorrectly blamed on tariffs, when in fact, it predated the tariffs. Regarding tariff revenue, Trump said, "Billions and billions of dollars and, hundreds of billions of dollars over a period of a year." He also referenced the significant daily revenue generated from tariffs, stating, "Before I gave a little bit of a pause to lower just a little bit because, you know, it's a transition. You have to be, you have to have a little flexibility. But we were making two billion and three billion dollars a day. We never made money like that." The Trump administration has temporarily halted reciprocal tariffs imposed on nations for 90 days, following Trump's announcement that there would be no pause on tariffs and only negotiations. Meanwhile, the US has imposed 245% tariffs on China, reflecting the ongoing tariff dispute between the two nations.
# The Claim: Trump on Tariffs Replacing Income Tax Recently, former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that revenue generated from tariffs could potentially replace the federal income tax. In an i...
Fact Check: Snow White Movie was cancelled because of right propaganda.
# The Claim: "Snow White Movie was cancelled because of right propaganda." ## Introduction The claim that the upcoming live-action remake of Disney's "Snow White" was canceled due to "right propagand...
Fact Check: The earth is flat
# The Earth is Flat: An In-Depth Analysis of the Claim ## Introduction The claim that "the earth is flat" has persisted in various forms throughout history, often resurfacing in modern discourse, par...
Fact Check: Did Trump actually say this : "If I were to run, I'd run as a Republican. They're the dumbest group of voters in the country. They believe anything on Fox News. I could lie and they'd still eat it up. i bet my numbers would be terrific."
# Did Trump Actually Say This: "If I were to run, I'd run as a Republican. They're the dumbest group of voters in the country. They believe anything on Fox News. I could lie and they'd still eat it up...