These are some of the numbers by which the future successes or failures of the new presidency will be measured.
What President Trump Inherits
Issues: crime
Video: ‘Criminal Aliens’ in the U.S.
In this video, CNN’s Jake Tapper explains President-elect Donald Trump’s exaggerated claim that there are “probably 2 million” or “even 3 million” criminals living illegally in the U.S.
The Final Push: Trump
With the presidential election just a few days away, we offer a sampling of the misleading claims made by Donald Trump during speeches this week.
Trump Wrong on Murder Rate
Donald Trump said that the murder rate in the U.S. is the “highest it’s been in 45 years” and “the press never talks about it.” The press doesn’t talk about it because Trump’s claim is wildly inaccurate.
Is Stop-and-Frisk Unconstitutional?
Q: Was the police technique of “stop-and-frisk” found unconstitutional?
A: The practice is not unconstitutional, but a judge ruled in 2013 that New York City’s stop-and-frisk program was carried out in a manner that violated the U.S. Constitution.
Trump on the Stump
We are checking the accuracy of claims made by the presidential candidates in their daily stump speeches. First up: Trump.
FactChecking the First Debate
Trump, Clinton distort facts on jobs, taxes, trade and the Middle East.
FactChecking Trump on Immigration
As he explains his plan on illegal immigration, Trump gets several facts wrong.
FactChecking Trump’s Big Speech
The GOP nominee promises ‘no lies,’ but twists facts on taxes, crime, foreign affairs and more.
FactCheck.org on BBC World Service
After the conclusion of the Republican National Convention, FactCheck.org Managing Editor Lori Robertson discusses Donald Trump’s speech on the BBC World Service’s “Newsday.”