Mark Levin

"Imagine 20 million illegal aliens."

The claim that there are 20 million illegal aliens in the United States is contradicted by multiple credible sources. According to the Center for Migration Studies of New York, there are approximately 10.9 million undocumented immigrants in the country. Newsweek also reports that the undocumented immigrant population reached 14 million in 2023, which is the highest level on record but still significantly below 20 million. · high confidence

"the Democrats don't care. They have no intention of removing these people. None. Zero."

The claim that Democrats have 'no intention' of removing undocumented immigrants is contradicted by multiple sources. Source [1] notes Democrats have supported deporting criminal aliens, while source [4] shows Democrats prioritize legal pathways but still consider border security important. Source [2] explicitly states Democrats are not pro-illegal immigration, indicating some enforcement intention exists. · medium confidence

"How many people are murdered in this country in the last 10 years? You know what I found, Mr. Producer? 186,000."

The claim that 186,000 people were murdered in the United States in the last 10 years is contradicted by available data. The provided sources show annual homicide numbers in the tens of thousands, not hundreds of thousands. For example, the Bureau of Justice Statistics data shows annual homicide counts ranging from approximately 7,000 to 9,900 during the 1950-1965 period, and recent reports indicate murder rates have been declining significantly. The number 186,000 appears in the search results only in reference to SNAP benefits fraud, not homicide statistics. · high confidence

"How many died of overdoses, drug overdoses in the last 10 years? 865,000."

The claim that 865,000 people died of drug overdoses in the United States in the last 10 years is contradicted by available data. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, there were over 105,000 overdose deaths in 2023 alone, and Wikipedia notes the peak was around 110,900 in 2022. Even using the highest annual figures and summing them over ten years, the total would be approximately 1.1 million, not 865,000. The provided sources do not support the specific number given in the claim. · high confidence

"In Britain, it's now illegal publicly to present yourself as Jewish, Mr. Producer."

The claim that it is illegal to publicly present yourself as Jewish in Britain is false. While the search results reference a court ruling affecting how some Orthodox Jewish organizations define Jewish identity, none indicate a general ban on public Jewish identification. One result mentions a controversial police interaction where being 'openly Jewish' was allegedly called a breach of peace, but this does not reflect a nationwide law. The other results discuss antisemitism and terrorism threats, not laws prohibiting Jewish self-presentation. · high confidence

"St. Luke's University Health Network, based in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, has been recognized by the U.S. government as the highest performing health system in the United States for quality."

The claim contains a kernel of truth but misrepresents the source of the recognition. St. Luke's has indeed been ranked #1 for quality among health systems in the U.S., but this ranking comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare data, not a direct 'recognition by the U.S. government' as implied. While CMS is a federal agency, the claim's phrasing suggests a more formal governmental endorsement than exists. · high confidence

"there are billionaires and dark money that have funded these violent Democrat Party militia protesters that have tried to obstruct ICE from doing their jobs."

The claim contains a kernel of truth but omits critical context and makes unverified assertions. Sources indicate that left-wing billionaires like Neville Roy Singham and groups funded by George Soros have supported anti-ICE protest campaigns, and there are congressional investigations into potential misuse of funds. However, no source provides evidence that these billionaires or 'dark money' specifically funded 'violent Democrat Party militia protesters' or that protesters were organized as a 'militia.' The sources reference protests and 'riots,' but do not substantiate the characterization of protesters as an organized militia or directly tie violent acts to billionaire funding. · medium confidence

"If you're sanctuary city or state, you don't provide that information to the government under Section 287."

The claim contains a kernel of truth but omits critical legal context. While some sanctuary policies limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, Section 1373 of the U.S. Code specifically prohibits state and local jurisdictions from restricting communication of immigration status information to federal officials. The search results reference this federal law and ongoing political efforts to address non-cooperation, indicating the claim is an oversimplification. · high confidence

"His family owns Hyatt hotels and so forth."

The claim contains a kernel of truth but omits important context. Governor Pritzker's family does own Hyatt Hotels, and his wife and daughter were in Florida before Illinois' stay-at-home order took effect. However, the search results do not provide evidence that she 'fled' or spent time on a yacht during the pandemic, and the travel occurred before the official order was in place. · high confidence

"Why did we send troops to Vietnam all the way in Southeast Asia? Again, the Soviets and the Chinese, Communists, we wanted to contain them."

The claim contains multiple factual inaccuracies and misleading statements. While the U.S. did send troops to Vietnam to contain communism (which aligns with Soviet and Chinese communist influence), the peak troop level was approximately 543,000, not 550,000. More significantly, the casualty figures are incorrectly combined: the U.S. suffered approximately 58,220 deaths in Vietnam alone, not 'almost 60,000 dead and almost 100,000 casualties' combined across both wars. Korean War casualties would add approximately 36,574 deaths, making the combined total far higher than claimed. · medium confidence

"We sent, I don't know, tens of thousands of ground forces into Iraq."

The claim contains two factual elements with different levels of support. The U.S. did suffer nearly 5,000 military deaths in Iraq, with Wikipedia and official statements confirming 4,000-5,000 range. However, the claim about sending 'tens of thousands of ground forces' into Iraq is not directly supported by the provided sources - one source discusses potential future troop deployments to West Asia, not historical deployments to Iraq. The sources verify the casualty figure but not the specific troop deployment claim. · high confidence

"We've had 13 casualties so far, I believe four of which were accidents"

The claim correctly states that 13 U.S. service members have been killed in the Iran conflict, as confirmed by multiple sources. However, the claim that 'four of which were accidents' is unverified by the provided sources. While one source mentions a refueling aircraft crash that killed six, none of the sources break down the total casualties into specific categories like 'accidents' versus combat deaths. · medium confidence

"13 of our service personnel died when Biden surrendered in that botched surrender from Afghanistan."

The claim that 13 U.S. service members died during the Afghanistan withdrawal is factually correct, as confirmed by multiple sources. However, the characterization that President Biden 'surrendered' and that the withdrawal was a 'botched surrender' is a partisan interpretation, not a neutral factual description. The sources provided are all from politically aligned outlets or commentary platforms, not official military reports or neutral news sources describing the event. · high confidence

"the Democrat Party is the most important institution to them, not the country."

The claim makes a psychological assertion about the priorities of Democratic Party members that cannot be verified through factual sources. The provided search results contain historical information about the Democratic Party, demographic data about its voters, and discussions about political institutions, but none address whether party members prioritize the party over the country. This type of subjective claim about internal motivations lacks publicly verifiable evidence. · high confidence

"they'll be working closely with Democrat mayors and city councils and Democrat governors who claim sanctuary city sanctuary state status"

The search results discuss political debates and legislative actions regarding sanctuary policies, but none address the constitutional question. No source examines whether sanctuary city/state status is unconstitutional or cites legal rulings on this specific claim. The available information only shows partisan conflict over these policies, not constitutional analysis. · medium confidence

"About the same amount who died when we went to Grenada to protect the college students"

The claim compares U.S. personnel deaths in the Grenada invasion to another unspecified event, but the provided search results contain no information about U.S. casualty numbers in Grenada. While the sources confirm the invasion occurred and involved evacuating students, they do not provide the necessary data to evaluate the comparative death toll claim. Without casualty figures from either event, the claim cannot be verified. · medium confidence

"We have this full-scale military operation going on in Iran. It's been going on, it'll soon be four weeks."

The search results consistently describe an ongoing conflict involving Iran, with multiple sources referencing a timeline of approximately four weeks. However, all provided sources appear to be from speculative or fictional scenarios (dates in 2024-2026 with events that have not occurred in reality) rather than actual current news reporting. No credible, real-world sources confirm the existence of a 'full-scale military operation in Iran' that has been ongoing for nearly four weeks as of the time of this fact-check. · high confidence

"Democrats are really trying to prevent the SAVE Act, which has her voter ID and proof of citizenship."

The claim is directly supported by multiple credible sources. The SAVE Act requires documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration and mandates that voters provide photo ID to cast a ballot. The bipartisanpolicy.org article explicitly states both requirements, and other sources confirm the proof-of-citizenship provision while noting the bill's passage in the House. · high confidence

"The average wage for a TSA agent is $50,000."

The claim that the average wage for a TSA agent is $50,000 and the entry wage is $35,000 is directly supported by multiple sources. An Instagram post states the entry wage is $35,000 and the average pay is about $50,000, while a Facebook post from NBCLA reports starting pay around $34,500 and average salary between $46,000 and $55,000. A LiveMint article also confirms entry-level officers earn roughly $35,000 in base pay. · high confidence

"A senator makes $175,000"

The claim that a senator makes $175,000 is essentially correct. According to CBS News, the current annual salary for a U.S. senator is $174,000. Quora also reports a base salary of $174,000 per year as of 2023. The $175,000 figure is a close approximation, likely reflecting a rounded or slightly outdated amount. · high confidence

"that Venezuela international gang was here and they're still here to some extent."

Multiple credible sources confirm the presence of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan criminal organization, in the United States. The Department of Homeland Security explicitly states it has deported Tren de Aragua gang members from the U.S., and other reports describe the gang's infiltration and criminal activities across multiple American cities. The gang originated in Venezuela and has expanded internationally, including to the U.S. · high confidence

"We have MS-13 here, a very, very violent gang."

The FBI threat assessment states that MS-13 operates in at least 42 states and the District of Columbia, confirming its presence in the United States. A Congressional Research Service report notes that MS-13 was designated as a significant transnational criminal organization by the U.S. Treasury Department in 2012. Multiple sources describe MS-13's violent activities, including murder, drug trafficking, and extortion, supporting the characterization as a 'very violent gang.' · high confidence

"The drug cartels have penetrated our border and are in our country."

Multiple credible sources confirm that Mexican drug cartels have established a presence and influence within the United States. The AMU Edge article explicitly states that cartels have 'infiltrated' the U.S., while other sources detail their control over smuggling routes and operations at the border. Seizure data and reports of cartel activity in border regions support the claim of their penetration into the country. · high confidence

"We lost somewhere around 40,000 Americans in Korea."

The claim that the United States lost around 40,000 Americans in the Korean War is supported by multiple credible sources. The official U.S. Department of Defense casualty analysis system reports 33,739 hostile deaths, and other historical sources round this figure to approximately 40,000 total American military deaths. The Facebook post claiming fewer than 500 deaths appears to reference a very early, incomplete report from July 1950, not the final war totals. · high confidence

"Why did we send our forces to Korea? Because we wanted to contain the Communists, the Soviets and the Communist Chinese."

The claim is supported by multiple credible sources. The U.S. sent troops to Korea in response to North Korea's invasion of South Korea, with the explicit goal of containing communist expansion. Sources state the Truman administration was determined not to 'lose' another country to communism and that the initial objective was 'containing the communists in North Korea.' The U.S. resolution authorizing force was passed while the Soviet Union was absent from the Security Council, indicating Cold War tensions. · high confidence

"603 a result of IEDs, by the way, that were manufactured and provided by the Iranian regime."

Multiple credible sources, including Pentagon reports cited by military news outlets, confirm that the U.S. Department of Defense assessed at least 603 U.S. personnel deaths in Iraq from 2003 to 2011 were the result of Iran-backed militants. The casualties were specifically attributed to Iranian-supplied weaponry such as explosively formed penetrators (EFPs), a type of IED. The figure comes from official Pentagon communications provided to the State Department in 2019. · high confidence

"How many died when we went down to Panama to get Noriega? I'm doing this from memory. I think about 19. 19 or 20."

The claim that about 19 or 20 U.S. personnel died during the invasion of Panama to capture Manuel Noriega is supported by credible sources. The BBC article references 19 victims from the invasion, and a Facebook post from the American Legion explicitly states that 23 U.S. service members gave their lives during Operation Just Cause. These figures align closely with the claim's range of 19-20 U.S. fatalities. · high confidence