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Factcheck.org Roundup

Leading up to Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, Almanac will run a bi-weekly FactCheck.org roundup. Here are some of the latest stories:

FactChecking the Vice Presidential Debate (October 8, 2020) The candidates disagreed on the facts regarding the coronavirus, jobs, taxes, and more.

Biden Bungles Clemency, Race Statistics (October 7, 2020). During an NBC News town hall, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden botched statistics about clemencies during the Obama administration and the size of the Black population in Delaware.

Timeline of Contradictory Statements on Trump’s Health (October 5, 2020) Since President Trump announced on October 2 that he had tested positive for COVID-19, White House staff and the president’s physicians have provided confusing and at times contradictory information about the president’s health.

Misinformation, Speculation Follow Trump COVID-19 Diagnosis (October 2, 2020). The news that President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump contracted the novel coronavirus led to a wave of social media posts spreading misinformation—and politically charged speculation.

FactChecking the First Trump-Biden Debate (September 30, 2020). In a chaotic debate with plenty of crosstalk, there was also plenty to fact-check.

Trump Has Not Been ‘Clear’ in Support of Masks (September 25, 2020). Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says President Trump has been “clear” in calling for the public to “wear face coverings when you can’t social distance.” The official messaging from the White House has been clear. The president’s statements have been anything but.

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