The FBI and NYPD disrupted a plot by a member of a pro-Israel terrorist organization to assassinate Nerdeen Kiswani.

The claim that the FBI and NYPD disrupted a plot by a member of a pro-Israel terrorist organization to assassinate Nerdeen Kiswani is mostly accurate but lacks some context. Authorities arrested Alexander Heifler, a member of the JDL 613 Brotherhood, a Jewish extremist group inspired by the Jewish Defense League, for planning to firebomb Kiswani's home. While the plot was indeed disrupted, and Heifler's group is described as extremist, the term 'terrorist organization' is not officially designated for JDL 613 Brotherhood. Additionally, the plot involved a firebombing rather than a direct assassination attempt. Therefore, while the core facts are correct, the framing could lead a reasonable person to an incomplete understanding.

Congress mandated that Bondi and her DOJ release the full Epstein Files, and they are breaking the law by hiding them.

Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law on November 19, 2025, mandating the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all records related to Jeffrey Epstein. Attorney General Pam Bondi's DOJ has been criticized for failing to comply fully with this mandate. As of January 6, 2026, less than 1% of the documents had been released, and the DOJ missed the December 19, 2025, deadline set by the Act. Lawmakers have accused the DOJ of obstructing the release, with some threatening legal action against Bondi for non-compliance. Therefore, the claim that Congress mandated the release and that Bondi's DOJ is breaking the law by hiding the files is accurate.

DHS assassinated a VA nurse in the street

The claim that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 'assassinated' a VA nurse in the street is misleading. While it's true that Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, was fatally shot by federal agents during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026, the term 'assassinated' implies a premeditated, targeted killing, which is not supported by available evidence. Reports indicate that Pretti was filming the operation and attempted to assist a pinned-down woman when he was pepper-sprayed, restrained, and then shot. Video evidence shows agents wrestling him to the ground before he was shot; additional shots were fired after he lay in the street. However, there is no evidence to suggest that this was a deliberate assassination rather than a tragic incident resulting from the confrontation.

Monopolies in healthcare lead to higher prices and loss of life.

The claim that monopolies in healthcare lead to higher prices and loss of life is supported by substantial evidence. Studies have shown that hospital mergers and consolidations often result in increased healthcare costs without corresponding improvements in quality. For instance, research indicates that hospital consolidation leads to higher prices, with some studies finding price increases between 20% and 60% following mergers. Additionally, a study on England's National Health Service reforms found that monopoly power substantially increases a patient's risk of death, highlighting the negative impact on patient outcomes. Therefore, the assertion that healthcare monopolies lead to higher prices and loss of life is accurate.

Trump pardoned one of the largest narco traffickers in the world last month.

In December 2025, President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who had been convicted and sentenced to 45 years in a U.S. federal prison for trafficking approximately 400 tons of cocaine into the United States. This action was widely reported and confirmed by multiple reputable sources, including the Los Angeles Times and NPR.

The current proposal is not a Congressional stock trading ban and is designed to create loopholes for wealthy members of Congress.

The claim asserts that the current proposal is not a genuine Congressional stock trading ban and is designed to create loopholes for wealthy members of Congress. While it's true that the 'Stop Insider Trading Act' introduced by House Republicans allows members to retain existing stock holdings and permits investments in certain assets like commodities and cryptocurrency, which could be seen as loopholes, the bill does prohibit the purchase of new publicly traded stocks and requires public notice before sales. Therefore, while the proposal has significant limitations and potential loopholes, it does implement some restrictions on stock trading by members of Congress.

The legislation allows members of Congress with large stock holdings to continue owning individual stocks and buying them using dividends, creates exceptions for members' spouses and child dependents to buy stocks on behalf of others, and allows wealthy members to keep selling stocks.

The claim suggests that recent legislation allows members of Congress to continue owning and purchasing individual stocks through dividends, creates exceptions for spouses and dependents to buy stocks on behalf of others, and permits wealthy members to keep selling stocks. While some proposed bills, such as the Stop Insider Trading Act introduced by Chairman Steil, allow members to retain existing stock holdings and require public notice before selling stocks, they prohibit new purchases of publicly traded stocks by members, their spouses, and dependent children. Additionally, the legislation does not create new exceptions for spouses and dependents to buy stocks on behalf of others. Therefore, while elements of the claim have a basis in proposed legislation, the overall framing exaggerates the permissiveness of the provisions.

The bill makes it harder for public trackers to follow member investment activity.

The claim suggests that the bill makes it harder for public trackers to follow member investment activity. While the bill does impose restrictions on stock trading by members of Congress, such as requiring advance public notice before selling existing holdings, it does not eliminate the ability to track these activities. Therefore, the claim is somewhat misleading as it implies a greater reduction in transparency than the bill actually enforces.

The average monthly SNAP benefit is $177 per person and the average ACA benefit is up to $550 per person per month.

The claim states that the average monthly SNAP benefit is $177 per person and the average ACA benefit is up to $550 per person per month. According to available data, the average monthly SNAP benefit per person in fiscal year 2025 was approximately $190.59, which is slightly higher than the stated $177. ([factually.co](https://factually.co/fact-checks/finance/average-monthly-snap-benefits-per-recipient-2025-23c5ac?utm_source=openai)) Regarding ACA benefits, the claim mentions an average of up to $550 per person per month. However, ACA subsidies vary significantly based on individual circumstances such as income, household size, and plan selection. While some individuals may receive subsidies approaching $550, this is not representative of the average subsidy amount. Therefore, the claim provides figures that are not entirely accurate and lack context, leading to a somewhat misleading impression.

The government is in full shutdown and the Republicans are refusing to call the House back into session.

The claim that the government was in full shutdown on October 3, 2025, is accurate, as the shutdown began on October 1, 2025. However, the assertion that Republicans were refusing to call the House back into session is misleading. While the House was in recess during the shutdown, this was a scheduled recess, not an active refusal to reconvene. Additionally, there is no verifiable evidence linking the shutdown or the House's recess to the release of the Epstein Files. Therefore, while the government shutdown and House recess are factual, the implication of a deliberate Republican strategy to prevent the release of the Epstein Files lacks substantiation.

Republicans are increasing healthcare costs across the country.

The claim that 'Republicans are increasing healthcare costs across the country' has elements of truth but lacks important context. Republican policies, such as the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies and proposed Medicaid cuts, have been associated with potential increases in healthcare costs for certain populations. For instance, the Congressional Budget Office projected that Republican Medicaid proposals could lead to benefit reductions and increased costs for beneficiaries. However, Republicans argue that their reforms aim to lower costs and provide more choices, such as expanding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and promoting market-based solutions. Therefore, while some Republican policies may contribute to higher costs for specific groups, the overall impact on national healthcare costs is complex and influenced by various factors.

Republicans are altering Congressional maps to avoid accountability at the midterms.

The claim that Republicans are altering congressional maps to avoid accountability at the midterms has a basis in recent events. For instance, in Missouri, a new Republican-backed congressional redistricting map was upheld by the state Supreme Court, potentially giving Republicans an advantage in upcoming elections. However, the claim lacks specificity regarding which states or actions are being referenced, and it does not acknowledge that redistricting efforts are occurring on both sides of the political spectrum. For example, in California, Proposition 50 was passed to redraw the state's congressional districts, a move initiated by Democrats in response to Republican redistricting efforts elsewhere. Therefore, while the claim points to real activities, it presents an incomplete picture by not recognizing similar actions by Democrats, leading to a somewhat misleading impression.

The forced famine of more than 2 million people in Gaza, including one in five children, is the direct result of Israel withholding food aid.

The claim states that over 2 million people in Gaza, including one in five children, are experiencing a forced famine directly due to Israel withholding food aid. While it's accurate that Gaza's entire population of approximately 2.1 million faced severe food shortages, and reports indicated that one in five children suffered from acute malnutrition, the term 'famine' has specific criteria. As of May 2025, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reported that Gaza was at 'critical risk of famine' but had not officially declared one. The situation was dire, with nearly half a million people in catastrophic hunger conditions. However, the direct causation implied by the claim oversimplifies a complex situation involving multiple factors, including the blockade, ongoing conflict, and internal governance issues. Therefore, while the claim highlights a severe humanitarian crisis, it lacks nuance and context, making it somewhat misleading.

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s amendment does not cut off offensive aid to Israel and does cut off defensive Iron Dome capacities.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene proposed an amendment to the defense appropriations bill aiming to cut $500 million in funding for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system. This amendment did not address or propose cuts to offensive aid or munitions supplied to Israel. Therefore, the claim that Greene's amendment does not cut off offensive aid to Israel and does cut off defensive Iron Dome capacities is accurate.

Lawler voted to make tax breaks on billionaires permanent while allowing the no tax on tips for those making less than $25k to expire in 3 years, and he is kicking tipped employees off Medicaid, ACA, and clawing back their SNAP.

The claim that Rep. Mike Lawler voted to make tax breaks for billionaires permanent while allowing tax exemptions on tips for those earning less than $25,000 to expire in three years is partially supported by available information. The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' signed into law in July 2025 made tax cuts for the wealthy permanent and included cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. However, specific details about the expiration of tax exemptions on tips for low-income earners are not clearly documented in the provided sources. Additionally, while the bill resulted in cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, directly attributing the removal of individuals from these programs solely to Rep. Lawler's vote may oversimplify the legislative process. Therefore, the claim is somewhat misleading due to the lack of specific evidence regarding the tax exemption on tips and the direct impact of Lawler's vote on Medicaid, ACA, and SNAP eligibility.

17 million Americans are losing their health insurance due to a vote by House GOP members.

The claim that 17 million Americans are losing their health insurance due to a vote by House GOP members is based on projections that the GOP's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' could result in nearly 12 million people losing their health insurance over the next decade, primarily due to significant reductions in funding to Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). While the exact number of 17 million is not directly supported by the available sources, substantial coverage losses are anticipated. Therefore, the claim is somewhat misleading as it may overstate the immediate impact but is directionally accurate regarding significant potential coverage losses.

The GOP Medicaid cuts include temporary micro-tax breaks for everyday people that will expire in less than 5 years, while the tax breaks for billionaires and corporations are made permanent.

The GOP's 2025 tax legislation made tax cuts for billionaires and corporations permanent, while tax breaks for everyday people, such as those on tips and overtime pay, were temporary and set to expire in less than five years. This structure aligns with the claim that the tax breaks for the wealthy were made permanent, whereas those for the general public were temporary.

JD Vance was the deciding vote to cut Medicaid across the country.

On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Senate passed President Donald Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' with a 51-50 vote. Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote, enabling the bill's passage. The legislation included over $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid over the next decade, potentially affecting millions of low-income Americans and rural hospitals. Therefore, the claim that 'JD Vance was the deciding vote to cut Medicaid across the country' is accurate.

The President's decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers.

The U.S. Constitution grants Congress the exclusive power to declare war (Article I, Section 8, Clause 11), while the President serves as Commander-in-Chief of the military (Article II, Section 2). President Trump's decision to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities on June 21, 2025, without prior congressional authorization, has been widely criticized as a violation of these constitutional provisions. Legal experts and lawmakers from both parties have argued that such unilateral military action exceeds presidential authority and infringes upon congressional war powers. Therefore, the claim that the President's decision is a violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers is accurate.

The President illegally bombed Iran and broke almost every promise made to the American people and the Constitution.

The claim asserts that the President 'illegally bombed Iran' and 'broke almost every promise made to the American people and the Constitution.' On June 22, 2025, the U.S. conducted airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities without explicit Congressional approval, leading some legal experts and organizations to argue this action violated both international law and the U.S. Constitution. However, the administration justified the strikes as necessary for national security, a stance that has been contested. Regarding campaign promises, while President Trump made various commitments during his 2024 campaign, the claim that he broke 'almost every promise' is an overgeneralization without specific evidence. Therefore, while there is some truth to the claim, it lacks nuance and context, making it somewhat misleading.

Mahmoud Khalil, a legal US resident, was illegally kidnapped by ICE for 104 days and just released.

Mahmoud Khalil, a legal U.S. permanent resident and pro-Palestinian activist, was detained by ICE for 104 days and released on June 20, 2025. A federal judge ruled that the government failed to provide evidence that Khalil was a flight risk or danger to the public, ordering his immediate release. While the term 'illegally kidnapped' is hyperbolic, the detention was deemed unconstitutional by the court. Additionally, Khalil missed the birth of his son during his detention, supporting the claim that he was forced to listen to the birth from a cell.

Antisemitism is on the rise in the United States.

The claim that antisemitism is on the rise in the United States is supported by multiple sources. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported a record-breaking 9,354 antisemitic incidents in 2024, marking an 893% increase over the past decade. Additionally, the American Jewish Committee's 2024 survey found that 90% of American Jews believe antisemitism has increased in the U.S. since the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks. These statistics confirm a significant upward trend in antisemitic incidents across the country.

The House will be marking up massive cuts to Medicaid today.

On May 13, 2025, the House Energy and Commerce Committee began marking up a budget reconciliation bill that proposed significant cuts to Medicaid, including the introduction of work requirements and other measures expected to reduce Medicaid spending by hundreds of billions of dollars. This aligns with the claim that the House was marking up massive cuts to Medicaid on that date.

Members of Congress have legal authority to enter ICE and CBP facilities, and these agencies are legally required to allow them entry.

Members of Congress have explicit legal authority to enter ICE and CBP facilities for oversight purposes, and these agencies are legally required to grant them access. This authority is outlined in appropriations laws, such as the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, which prohibits DHS from preventing congressional entry to detention facilities and does not require prior notice for such visits. For instance, Section 527(a) of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024, stipulates that no funds may be used to prevent a Member of Congress from entering facilities operated by or for DHS used to detain or house aliens. Additionally, a federal judge blocked ICE from requiring members of Congress to provide prior notice before visiting detention centers, affirming their right to conduct unannounced oversight visits.

Rep. David Valadao is voting to cut Medicaid in his district.

Rep. David Valadao voted in favor of the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill Act' in May 2025, which included significant cuts to Medicaid. This decision led to protests in his district, where a substantial portion of residents rely on Medicaid for healthcare. Therefore, the claim that he is voting to cut Medicaid in his district is accurate.

20,000 people in Utah came to a rally last night

Multiple reputable sources confirm that approximately 20,000 people attended the rally in Utah on April 13, 2025. The Jon M. Huntsman Center, with a seating capacity of about 15,000, was filled to capacity, and an additional 5,000 attendees gathered outside. Therefore, the claim that 20,000 people attended the rally is accurate.

Undocumented people pay billions into Medicare, Social Security, and programs they are ineligible for.

Undocumented immigrants contribute significantly to U.S. social programs through payroll taxes. In 2022, they paid approximately $25.7 billion into Social Security and $6.4 billion into Medicare. Despite these contributions, they are generally ineligible to receive benefits from these programs due to their immigration status. This results in a net positive effect on the financial health of these systems.

Cutting taxes for the rich means you can’t pay for anything.

The claim suggests that cutting taxes for the rich directly results in an inability to fund government programs. While reducing taxes on high-income individuals can decrease government revenue, the overall impact depends on various factors, including the extent of the tax cuts, economic growth, and spending adjustments. For instance, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduced the top marginal income tax rate, leading to debates about its effects on revenue and deficits. However, attributing an inability to fund 'anything' solely to these tax cuts oversimplifies the complex relationship between tax policy and government funding.

A Pennsylvania State Senate district that Trump had won by 15 points just flipped blue.

The claim that a Pennsylvania State Senate district, which Donald Trump had won by 15 points, flipped to Democratic control is accurate. In a special election held on March 25, 2025, Democrat James Malone won the seat in Pennsylvania's 36th Senate District, defeating Republican Josh Parsons by approximately 482 votes. This district had been a Republican stronghold, with Trump carrying it by 15 points in the 2024 presidential election. The victory marked a significant political shift, as the district had not been represented by a Democrat since its boundaries were redrawn in 1979. Therefore, the claim is substantiated by the election results and historical context.

Over 34,000 people joined the Fight the Oligarchy rally in Denver, making it the biggest political event in Denver since Obama in 2008.

The claim states that over 34,000 people attended the 'Fight the Oligarchy' rally in Denver, making it the largest political event in the city since Obama's 2008 rally. Multiple reputable sources confirm that the rally drew approximately 34,000 attendees, surpassing any political gathering in Denver since Obama's 2008 event, which attracted over 100,000 people. Therefore, the claim is accurate.

GOP Congressman Gabe Evans is refusing to hold a town hall and has made cuts to veterans care.

The claim that Congressman Gabe Evans refuses to hold a town hall is supported by reports indicating he has avoided such events, leading constituents to organize their own. However, the assertion that he has made cuts to veterans care is misleading. While Evans supported a budget resolution that could lead to Medicaid cuts, there is no direct evidence linking these actions to reductions in veterans' care. Therefore, the claim contains elements of truth but lacks sufficient context regarding veterans' care.

Democrats do not use the filibuster to block harmful GOP policies.

The claim that Democrats "do not use the filibuster to block harmful GOP policies" is contradicted by multiple instances where Democrats have employed the filibuster to obstruct Republican initiatives. For example, during the 2025 government shutdown, Democrats utilized the filibuster to block GOP funding bills, leading to a prolonged impasse. Additionally, in March 2025, Senate Democrats signaled plans to advance a GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown, indicating strategic use of the filibuster in negotiations. These examples demonstrate that Democrats have indeed used the filibuster to oppose Republican policies they deemed harmful.

A vote for Cloture will be considered a vote for the bill.

While a vote for cloture can facilitate the passage of a bill by ending debate, it is procedurally distinct from a vote on the bill itself. Senators may vote for cloture to allow a final vote to occur but then vote against the bill during the final passage. Therefore, equating a cloture vote directly with support for the bill is misleading.

The federal government can disappear a legal US permanent resident without reason or warrant.

While U.S. immigration authorities have detained legal permanent residents without a judicial warrant under certain circumstances, such actions are subject to legal constraints and have been challenged in courts. The term 'disappear' implies secretive or extrajudicial actions without legal oversight, which is not supported by evidence. Therefore, the claim exaggerates the government's authority and practices regarding the detention of legal permanent residents.

Republicans are taking away healthcare from children with disabilities to fund luxury vehicles.

The claim suggests that Republicans are directly taking healthcare away from children with disabilities to fund luxury vehicles. While it's true that Republican-led initiatives have proposed significant cuts to Medicaid and other health programs affecting children with disabilities, there is no evidence that these cuts are being used to purchase luxury vehicles. The claim conflates separate issues: proposed healthcare funding reductions and unrelated instances of fraud involving luxury items. Therefore, a reasonable person would walk away believing something that isn't true.

Almost every House GOP voted to cut Medicaid, and the CBO confirms it.

The claim states that almost every House GOP member voted to cut Medicaid, and the CBO confirms it. In March 2025, House Republicans passed a budget resolution instructing the Energy and Commerce Committee to reduce spending by $880 billion over ten years. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analyzed this directive and concluded that achieving such cuts would necessitate reductions to Medicaid, as other programs under the committee's jurisdiction could not account for the required savings. Therefore, the claim is accurate.

Defense contracts take up an enormous sum of public funds.

In fiscal year 2025, the U.S. federal budget was approximately $7.01 trillion, with defense spending accounting for about $962 billion, or 13.7% of the total budget. This substantial allocation underscores the significant portion of public funds dedicated to defense contracts.

ICE often attempts to enter homes without a proper warrant.

An internal ICE memo dated May 12, 2025, authorized agents to enter homes using administrative warrants, which are not signed by a judge, to arrest individuals with final orders of removal. This policy shift, reported in January 2026, indicates that ICE has been entering homes without judicial warrants since at least mid-2025. Therefore, the claim that 'ICE often attempts to enter homes without a proper warrant' is accurate.

ICE is rounding up innocent American citizens.

There is substantial evidence indicating that ICE has detained U.S. citizens. Reports document multiple instances where American citizens, including members of Native American tribes, have been wrongfully detained by ICE agents. For example, the Navajo Nation Council reported incidents where their citizens were detained despite possessing valid tribal and state-issued IDs. Additionally, a CNN investigation revealed that ICE detained hundreds of U.S. citizens under charges of 'impeding' their operations, with many cases falling apart in court. These incidents demonstrate that ICE has indeed detained innocent American citizens.

Trump shut off Medicaid.

In January 2025, the Trump administration implemented a temporary freeze on federal financial assistance, which led to states losing access to Medicaid portals, effectively disrupting Medicaid operations nationwide. This action was part of a broader funding freeze intended to align federal spending with the administration's priorities. However, a federal judge temporarily blocked the freeze shortly after its implementation, delaying its full effect. Therefore, while the administration did initiate actions that disrupted Medicaid access, the program was not permanently 'shut off.'

Trump gutted the Aviation Safety committee last week and air traffic controllers received a buyout with a one week ultimatum to decide.

The claim that President Trump 'gutted the Aviation Safety committee last week' is accurate; he dismissed all members of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee in January 2025. However, the assertion that air traffic controllers received a buyout offer with a one-week ultimatum is misleading. While a government-wide buyout program was announced, air traffic controllers were later exempted from this offer. Therefore, the claim contains elements of truth but lacks important context regarding the buyout program's applicability to air traffic controllers.

41% of all births in the US are covered by Medicaid.

The claim that 41% of all births in the U.S. are covered by Medicaid is accurate. According to data from the National Center for Health Statistics, Medicaid was the primary source of payment for 40.2% of all births in 2024, a slight decline from 41.5% in 2023. This figure aligns closely with the 41% mentioned in the claim.

Healthcare funding for children is being cut due to the influence of defense contracts on budget decisions.

While there have been proposed budget cuts affecting children's healthcare programs, attributing these cuts directly to Elon Musk's defense contracts is misleading. Musk's companies, such as SpaceX, have secured significant defense contracts, but there is no direct evidence linking these contracts to decisions on healthcare funding. Budget allocations are complex and influenced by multiple factors, and the claim oversimplifies this process.

Some proposals are to defund Veteran’s healthcare, Medicare, and Social Security.

The claim that 'some proposals are to defund Veteran’s healthcare, Medicare, and Social Security' is partially accurate. In 2024, the Republican Study Committee proposed a budget that included raising the retirement age for Social Security and implementing a 'premium support model' for Medicare, which could be perceived as benefit reductions. However, these proposals did not advocate for complete defunding of these programs. Additionally, there is no substantial evidence of proposals aiming to defund Veteran’s healthcare. Therefore, while there have been discussions about modifying these programs, the claim exaggerates the extent of the proposed changes.

The United States must uphold its own laws and commitments to international human rights.

The claim that 'the United States must uphold its own laws and commitments to international human rights' is accurate. U.S. laws, such as the Leahy Law, prohibit military aid to foreign military units that commit gross human rights violations. Additionally, international agreements like the Geneva Conventions obligate the U.S. to ensure respect for international humanitarian law. Recent reports indicate that U.S.-supplied weapons have been used by Israel in ways that may violate these laws, prompting calls for the U.S. to adhere to its legal and human rights commitments.

There has been a 67% increase in early voting in the Bronx.

The claim states a 67% increase in early voting in the Bronx. In 2020, 133,040 Bronx residents voted early, while in 2024, 113,955 did, indicating a decrease, not an increase. However, the claim specifies this increase is unique to the politician's Congressional district, suggesting a localized trend. Without specific data for that district, the overall claim is somewhat misleading.

Puerto Ricans held the second largest political rally of the election cycle with over 50,000 attendees.

The claim that Puerto Ricans held the second largest political rally of the election cycle with over 50,000 attendees is false. The event in question, the Festival de la Esperanza, was a cultural festival organized by La Alianza, a coalition of political parties favoring Puerto Rico's independence. While the festival was significant, it was not explicitly an anti-Trump rally, nor was it directly associated with the Alianza movement or Juan Dalmau. Additionally, the photo shared to support this claim was misrepresented; it depicted the Festival de la Esperanza, not a political rally. Therefore, the claim is inaccurate.

Gubernatorial elections have zero bearing on Puerto Rico's status.

While Puerto Rico's gubernatorial elections do not directly alter the island's political status, the elected governor can influence the status debate through advocacy and policy initiatives. For instance, the New Progressive Party (PNP), which supports statehood, has seen its candidates, like Jenniffer González-Colón, elected as governor, potentially impacting the discourse on Puerto Rico's status. Therefore, while the elections don't change the status outright, they can affect the conversation and efforts surrounding it.

New York City is a significant place for immigration and has contributed to the US economy.

New York City is indeed a significant hub for immigration and has historically contributed to the US economy. However, the claim that it is 'the most famous place in the world for immigration' is subjective and lacks specific evidence. While the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of welcoming immigrants, the statement exaggerates NYC's role as the singular most famous place globally for immigration.

Social Security helps you if you lose a spouse or parent as a child.

Social Security provides survivor benefits to children if a parent dies, as well as to spouses. This is a well-established aspect of the Social Security program, designed to provide financial support to families who have lost a breadwinner.

4,000+ Puerto Ricans died under Trump

The claim that '4,000+ Puerto Ricans died under Trump' refers to the deaths resulting from Hurricane Maria in 2017. Official estimates place the death toll at 2,975, while some studies suggest it could be higher, with one Harvard study estimating approximately 4,645 deaths. However, attributing these deaths directly to President Trump is misleading. While the federal response to the disaster faced criticism, the deaths were primarily caused by the hurricane and subsequent infrastructure failures, not directly by the president's actions.

Climate change is responsible for the increase in hurricane development due to rising ocean temperatures.

While rising ocean temperatures can contribute to more intense hurricanes, the relationship between climate change and hurricane frequency is complex. Some studies suggest that climate change may not necessarily increase the number of hurricanes but can increase their intensity. The claim oversimplifies the science by implying a direct causation between rising temperatures and increased hurricane development without acknowledging the nuances.

Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote to save Teamster pensions nationwide.

Vice President Kamala Harris did cast tie-breaking votes to advance the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which included the Butch Lewis Act aimed at rescuing underfunded multiemployer pension plans, including those of the Teamsters. However, the claim that she 'cast the tie-breaking vote to save Teamster pensions nationwide' oversimplifies the legislative process. The final passage of the Act was not decided by a tie-breaking vote; it passed the Senate with a 50-49 vote, not requiring Harris's intervention. Therefore, while her tie-breaking votes were crucial in advancing the legislation, they were not the decisive factor in its final passage.