A viral story revives a falsehood about Nancy Pelosi’s brother-in-law and a federal loan guarantee for a Nevada solar plant.
Falsehood About Pelosi’s Brother-in-Law Resurfaces
‘El Chapo’ Trial Used To Spread Viral Deception
A viral meme is spreading false information connecting the infamous drug lord El Chapo to three major Democratic politicians.
Bogus Claim About ‘Impeaching’ Pelosi
A claim that the White House may impeach House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is false, but it is still circulating widely online.
Pelosi Didn’t Spend $497 Million on Renovations
Nancy Pelosi did not spend $497 million on office renovations during the government shutdown. That claim originated from a self-described satirical website, but it has now spread to other websites and social media posts without a disclaimer.
No Support for Supposed Reagan Quote
There is no evidence to support social media posts attributing a quote about Nancy Pelosi to former President Ronald Reagan.
Examining Shutdown Claims from Democrats
The weekslong partial government shutdown has led to around 800,000 federal employees not working or working without pay. It also has led to some false or questionable claims from Democrats about the shutdown’s impact on a host of federal services.
The House That Isn’t Nancy Pelosi’s
A $23.9 million mansion was falsely identified as Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s home in a viral meme. Pelosi actually lives in the same neighborhood in a $2.3 million house.
Meme Spreads Bogus Pelosi Quote on Border Wall
A long-circulating meme spreads a quote falsely attributed to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi about President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall.
FactChecking the Trump-Pelosi-Schumer Scuffle
In a contentious Oval Office meeting, President Donald Trump and the Democratic congressional leaders — Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer — disagreed over funding for a border wall, mangling some facts in the process.
Taking Pelosi Out of Context
Q: Did Nancy Pelosi describe how the Democrats use a tactic called the “wrap-up smear” to attack political opponents?
A: No. Pelosi was describing a tactic that she anticipated Republicans would use against her in 2018. Her remarks were taken out of context in a viral video.