The U.S. involvement in the Syrian Civil War started with 40 personnel.

The claim that U.S. involvement in the Syrian Civil War began with 40 personnel is somewhat misleading. While the first American ground troops deployed to Syria in late 2015 numbered around 50, U.S. involvement began earlier with airstrikes in September 2014. Therefore, the claim overlooks the initial air campaign that marked the start of U.S. military engagement in Syria.

The cost of war is increasing.

Global military expenditure has been on a consistent upward trajectory. In 2024, spending reached $2.7 trillion, marking a 9.4% increase from 2023—the steepest rise since the end of the Cold War. Projections indicate this trend will continue, with spending expected to hit $2.6 trillion by the end of 2026. Additionally, specific conflicts, such as the ongoing war in Iran, have led to substantial increases in defense budgets. For instance, Israel plans to boost its military budget by over 30 billion shekels (€8.3 billion) in 2026 to cover rising operational costs. These data points confirm that the cost of war is indeed increasing.

Tennessee's SB2040 goes against the idea of promoting competition and transparency in healthcare.

Tennessee's SB2040, known as the 'Freedom, Access, and Integrity in Registered Pharmacy (FAIR Rx) Act,' aims to prohibit pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning or controlling pharmacies. Proponents argue this measure enhances competition and transparency by preventing conflicts of interest where PBMs might favor their own pharmacies. However, opponents, including TennCare, warn that such restrictions could lead to reduced access to pharmacies and increased costs, potentially limiting competition. Therefore, while the bill intends to promote competition and transparency, its actual impact is debated, making the claim somewhat misleading.

Ken Paxton has never lost a Texas runoff election, with a record of 3 wins and 0 losses.

Ken Paxton has participated in three Texas runoff elections and has won all three. In 2002, he won a runoff for the Texas House District 70 seat. In 2014, he won a runoff for the Republican nomination for Texas Attorney General. In 2026, he advanced to a runoff in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat but has not yet competed in that runoff. Therefore, as of March 5, 2026, his record in completed Texas runoff elections is 2-0, not 3-0. However, the claim that he has never lost a Texas runoff election remains accurate.

California, New York, and Illinois have mismanaged their Medicaid programs compared to Florida.

The claim suggests that California, New York, and Illinois have mismanaged their Medicaid programs compared to Florida. While it's true that these states have higher Medicaid enrollment rates—California at 33.1%, New York at 32.7%, and Illinois at 27%—compared to Florida's 21.7% ([smartasset.com](https://smartasset.com/data-studies/medicaid-enrollment-2026?utm_source=openai)), higher enrollment doesn't inherently indicate mismanagement. Factors such as state population size, economic conditions, and healthcare policies influence enrollment numbers. Without specific evidence of mismanagement, the claim lacks sufficient support.

The impunity index has been cancelled.

The claim that 'The impunity index has been cancelled' is partially accurate. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) did pause the publication of its Global Impunity Index in October 2025 to review its methodology and reorient its work on impunity. However, the assertion that the index 'counts the number of journalists countries kill' is misleading. The index measures the number of unsolved journalist murders as a percentage of each country's population, focusing on the lack of accountability rather than the total number of journalist deaths. Additionally, the statement that the index is 'obviously antisemitic' is a subjective opinion without evidence provided. Therefore, while the index's publication was indeed paused, the accompanying characterizations are misleading.

Opioid overdoses claim the lives of nearly 100,000 Americans annually.

The claim that opioid overdoses claim the lives of nearly 100,000 Americans annually was accurate in previous years. However, recent data indicates a significant decline in overdose deaths. In 2024, the CDC reported approximately 80,391 drug overdose deaths, a 26.9% decrease from 110,037 in 2023. Specifically, opioid-involved deaths decreased from an estimated 83,140 in 2023 to 54,743 in 2024. While the claim reflects past statistics, it does not account for the recent substantial decline in opioid overdose deaths.

Mexico has been trying to take California and has basically succeeded.

The claim that 'Mexico has been trying to take California and has basically succeeded' is false. There is no evidence of any recent attempts by Mexico to reclaim California, nor has there been any success in such endeavors. Historically, Mexico ceded California to the United States in 1848 through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, ending the Mexican-American War. Since then, California has remained a U.S. state without any efforts by Mexico to retake it. Recent developments, such as the Trump administration's establishment of a militarized zone along California's border with Mexico in December 2025, were initiated by the U.S. government to bolster border security and do not indicate any action by Mexico to reclaim California.

The Kratom industry is working hard to ban 7OH despite it not having killed anyone.

The claim that '7OH hasn’t killed anyone' is directly contradicted by multiple reports linking 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) to overdose deaths. For instance, the California Department of Public Health reported six overdose deaths in Los Angeles County associated with 7-OH products. Additionally, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed three fatalities in otherwise healthy young adults attributed to concentrated 7-OH products. These incidents indicate that 7-OH has been associated with fatalities, making the claim misleading.

Under Biden, we couldn't track our weapons shipments to Israel.

The claim that under President Biden, the U.S. couldn't track its weapons shipments to Israel is false. The U.S. government maintains detailed records of arms sales and shipments to foreign nations, including Israel. For instance, in January 2025, the Biden administration notified Congress of an $8 billion arms sale to Israel, specifying the types of munitions involved, such as AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, artillery shells, and other munitions. This indicates a clear ability to track and document these shipments. Additionally, in May 2024, the administration suspended a shipment of 2,000-pound and 500-pound bombs to Israel due to concerns over their use in densely populated areas, further demonstrating oversight and tracking capabilities. Therefore, the assertion that the U.S. couldn't track its weapons shipments to Israel under Biden is unfounded.

The House overwhelmingly rejected the resolution to withdraw US troops from Syria last year.

The claim is accurate. In March 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on a resolution introduced by Rep. Matt Gaetz to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria. The resolution was defeated with a vote of 103 in favor and 321 against, indicating overwhelming rejection. This aligns with the statement that the House overwhelmingly rejected the resolution to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria last year.

The U.S. is $37 trillion in debt.

As of December 5, 2025, the U.S. national debt was approximately $38.40 trillion, not $37 trillion. The claim understates the actual debt by about $1.4 trillion, leading a reasonable person to have an inaccurate understanding of the national debt level at that time.

The Trump Administration's position is that every military family should have access to IVF.

While the Trump Administration has publicly expressed support for expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), including signing an executive order in February 2025 aimed at reducing costs and barriers to IVF treatments, the actual implementation of policies specifically ensuring access for military families has been inconsistent. Notably, the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, released in December 2025, omitted provisions that would have mandated IVF coverage for military personnel, despite earlier bipartisan support for such measures. This omission suggests a gap between the administration's stated position and the legislative outcomes affecting military families.

Less than 40 percent of the F-35s are fully mission capable.

The claim that less than 40 percent of F-35s are fully mission capable is accurate. According to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, in fiscal year 2025, all F-35 variants were below their full mission capable minimum-performance targets by more than 35 percentage points. This indicates that the full mission capable rates were indeed below 40 percent. Additionally, a December 2025 report highlighted that the average air vehicle availability rate for all F-35 aircraft in fiscal year 2024 was 50 percent, meaning the aircraft were not available to fly half of the time. These figures support the claim that less than 40 percent of F-35s are fully mission capable.

The New York Post is not allowed in the Pentagon to ask questions.

The claim that 'The New York Post isn’t even allowed in the Pentagon to ask questions because they sided with the liberal media' is false. In fact, the New York Post was among the few media outlets granted access to the Pentagon under the new press policies implemented in early 2025. These policies led to the eviction of several major news organizations, including The New York Times and NBC News, while the New York Post was allocated workspace within the Pentagon. Therefore, the assertion that the New York Post is barred from the Pentagon is directly contradicted by the evidence.

The people rose up and rejected socialism.

The claim "The people rose up and rejected socialism" is misleading. While there were significant protests in Bulgaria in December 2025, these demonstrations were primarily against government corruption and economic policies, not explicitly against socialism. Additionally, the protests in Greece were led by farmers demanding better economic conditions, not rejecting socialism. Therefore, the claim oversimplifies and misrepresents the nature of these events.

The U.S. has bombed Somalia 100 times in 2025.

The claim that the U.S. conducted 100 airstrikes in Somalia in 2025 is accurate. Reports indicate that by late November 2025, the U.S. had carried out at least 100 airstrikes targeting militant groups in Somalia. This represents a significant escalation compared to previous years.

Biden's vaccine mandate led to a shortage of qualified Air Traffic Controllers, who were replaced with unqualified hires, causing attendance issues and unsafe skies.

The claim suggests that President Biden's vaccine mandate led to a shortage of qualified air traffic controllers, who were then replaced with unqualified hires, resulting in attendance issues and unsafe skies. While it's true that the U.S. has faced air traffic controller shortages, attributing this solely to the vaccine mandate is misleading. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been grappling with staffing shortages for years due to factors like retirements and training bottlenecks. In 2024, the Biden administration sought funding to hire 2,000 new controllers in 2025 to address these shortages. However, there is no evidence to support the assertion that unqualified hires replaced experienced controllers or that these staffing issues have directly led to unsafe skies. Therefore, the claim distorts the complexities of the situation by oversimplifying the causes and consequences.