Tag: presidential_falsehoods

PolitiFact Uncovers 11 Instances of Presidential Deception Throughout U.S. History

22 Jun 2026 9:28 a.m. · Source: PolitiFact's Josie Hollingsworth <josie

PolitiFact's historical review for the 250th anniversary reveals 11 instances of presidents shading truth or lying, from Jackson's deceptive treaty to Trump's election claims, highlighting evolving transparency and the impact of presidential untruths.

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