Mark Levin

"I wouldn't have won the presidential election in a landslide."

Both parts of the claim are false. First, Donald Trump did not win the 2024 presidential election in a 'landslide'; his margin of victory over Kamala Harris was about 1.6 percentage points in the popular vote, which is historically narrow. Second, CNN did not give Trump a 100% approval rating; the claim confuses a CNN report about an NBC poll showing 100% approval among self-identified MAGA Republicans with a general CNN poll. CNN's own polling aggregates show Trump's approval rating fluctuating well below 100%. · high confidence

"Mondami and his wife, where they can go online and use the N-word and talk about the Jews and praise Hamas and do what they really want to do."

The claim is a composite of inflammatory, unsubstantiated personal attacks. The search results do not support the specific allegations that Zohran Mamdani and his wife are 'rich spoiled Marxist Islamists' who 'use the N-word, talk about the Jews, praise Hamas, and say let's defund ICE.' In fact, a DW fact-check explicitly debunks claims of antisemitism and extremism, noting he has condemned antisemitism and worked with Jewish politicians. While Mamdani holds left-wing political views and has been criticized for his positions on Israel, the claim's specific, derogatory characterizations are not verified by credible sources and appear to be a fabricated or heavily distorted smear. · high confidence

"the United States is now the hottest country anywhere in the world"

The specific claim 'The United States is now the hottest country anywhere in the world' is factually false when interpreted literally as referring to temperature. The search results show the world's highest reliably recorded temperature is 56.7°C (134°F) in Death Valley, California, USA, but this is a single location, not a national average. Multiple sources list the hottest countries based on climate data as being in the Middle East and Africa (e.g., Kuwait, Mali, Burkina Faso), not the United States. The claim appears to be a misrepresentation of a quote about investment, not climate. · high confidence

"My envoy came back, Steve Witkoff. He said they were bragging about the fact that they could have 11 nuclear bombs in 10 days."

The specific claim that Steve Witkoff reported Iran bragged about having enough enriched uranium for 11 nuclear bombs is supported by source [5], which quotes Witkoff stating Iranian negotiators directly said they controlled 460kg of 60% enriched uranium and were aware it could make 11 nuclear bombs. However, the claim is misleading because it presents this as a current, actionable threat without the critical context that Iran's nuclear infrastructure was heavily damaged by U.S. strikes in June 2025, as reported in source [1]. That article notes the U.S. targeted Iran's main enrichment plants and that significant damage was reported, raising questions about Iran's remaining capabilities to actually weaponize that material. The claim rhetorically isolates a provocative statement from negotiations while omitting the subsequent military action that degraded the very capability being boasted about. · high confidence

"ICE is there to protect you and me, Mr. and Mrs. America from thugs, from people who are here illegally, from criminals, from terrorists."

The specific claim that ICE's mission includes protecting Americans from people who are here illegally, criminals, and terrorists is factually accurate according to ICE's stated mission and press releases (source 2). However, the rhetorical framing is misleading because it implies immigrants as a group are dangerous 'thugs,' which cherry-picks anecdotes to create a false pattern. Extensive research shows immigrants—including undocumented immigrants—commit crimes at substantially lower rates than native-born Americans. For example, undocumented immigrants are 45% less likely to be incarcerated than native-born citizens, and foreign-born individuals are underrepresented in prison populations relative to their share of the population. · high confidence

"They usher in 20 million illegal aliens from every corner of the earth, every hellhole in the face of the earth."

The claim contains multiple unsubstantiated and misleading elements. First, the specific figure '20 million illegal aliens' is not verified by credible sources; most estimates range significantly lower. Second, the sweeping assertion that 'Leftists' have 'ushered in' these individuals and 'don't believe in American sovereignty, American security, or America's border' is a partisan attribution not supported by evidence. The provided search results are from highly partisan or conspiratorial websites (e.g., Lucianne.com, NowTheEndBegins.com, ThinkAboutIt.online) and do not constitute credible verification for such a broad, inflammatory claim. The claim uses misleading framing to attribute a complex policy and demographic situation to a single political group's intent. · high confidence

"We are the safest county in America, the safest largest large county in America."

The claim that Suffolk County is the safest large county in America and has a lower violent crime index than Nassau County cannot be verified with the provided search results. The primary search results do not contain the specific data or rankings needed to evaluate this comparative claim about Suffolk and Nassau counties. While one result mentions Nassau County being ranked as the 'safest county' by U.S. News and World Report, it does not provide the underlying crime index data or confirm Suffolk's relative position. Without access to the specific violent crime index data or the ranking methodology for 'large counties,' the claim remains unverifiable. · low confidence

"Omar, Marjorie Trader Gangrene, Pelosi, they had wealth but now they have enormous wealth."

The claim that Ilhan Omar, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Nancy Pelosi have become 'enormously wealthy since being elected' cannot be verified based on the provided search results. The results focus on political controversies, committee assignments, and public statements, but contain no specific data about their personal wealth accumulation, net worth changes, or financial disclosures since taking office. While Nancy Pelosi's Wikipedia page has a 'Financial status' subsection, the provided snippet does not show its content, and no information is given for Omar or Greene. Without concrete financial data or credible reports tracking their wealth over their congressional careers, the claim is unsubstantiated. · medium confidence

"Justice Department, their computer systems are like 20 years old."

The claim that 'The Justice Department's computer systems are 20 years old' cannot be verified with the provided search results. While one source from 2019 details outdated systems in several federal agencies, including a 48-year-old system at the Department of Transportation, it does not specifically mention the age of the Justice Department's systems. The other results are irrelevant, discussing topics like a blog's justice department tag, a speech by Attorney General Barr, an archived DOJ cybercrime page, and a 2025 ransomware attack. Without a source directly addressing the current or recent state of the Justice Department's IT infrastructure, the claim remains unsubstantiated. · low confidence

"They've killed thousands of American citizens and military personnel."

The claim contains two specific assertions: that Iran has killed 'thousands of American citizens and military personnel' and that Iran 'tried to assassinate the speaker.' None of the provided search results contain information that directly confirms or refutes either part of this claim. The search results either discuss unrelated topics (like 2020 tensions or general commentary) or fail to load substantive content. Without credible sources addressing these specific allegations, the claim cannot be verified. · medium confidence

"They gave $140 billion to the enemy by lifting sanctions."

The claim is a complex, multi-part assertion about the Democratic Party's actions and intentions regarding sanctions, immigration, and judicial decisions. The provided search results do not contain any information that directly addresses the specific allegations: a $140 billion sanction relief to an 'enemy,' intentional admission of individuals who are 'still killing Americans,' a party-led effort to prevent deportations, or Democratic-appointed judges systematically releasing such individuals. The search results are about unrelated topics (the Gulf War, Trump-era immigration judge purges, Melania Trump and Epstein, Netanyahu's rhetoric, and general Guardian news). Without relevant evidence, the claim cannot be factually assessed. · low confidence

"His spot was funded. It was funded by a guy who's close to Qatar and close to other elements that you and I reject."

The claim that Tucker Carlson's independent forum spot was funded by a person 'close to Qatar' cannot be verified from the provided search results. None of the sources mention any funding details for a Tucker Carlson forum or any connection to Qatar. The results discuss other topics, such as Carlson's podcast appearances, political controversies, and unrelated news stories, but do not contain information relevant to this specific financial claim. · low confidence

"The President of the United States has delivered an incredible consequential first year, restoring strength at our borders"

The claim is a broad, subjective assessment of the President's first-year performance, making it difficult to fact-check as a specific factual statement. The provided search results are either from highly partisan sources (Concerned Patriot, Bare Naked Islam) or contain general political rhetoric (OnTheIssues). The one article referencing specific outcomes (IJR/Daily Caller News Foundation) is dated in a future year (2025/2026) and describes a hypothetical second Trump term, not a verifiable record of a past first year. There are no credible, objective sources provided that verify the specific claims of restored border strength, rebuilt American confidence, or a path of 'common sense and constitutional principles' as factual accomplishments. · medium confidence

"Their names didn't end with Goldberg, Stein, Weiss, or Strauss. Their names didn't end with Dominique, O'Brien, Smith, or Franks, Ali Mohammed, Ali Abdullah. Identified as Ali Mohammed Ali Abdullah, 18, from Liverpool, England. Hamid Mohammed Ali Abdullah, 18, from Liverpool, England."

The claim provides specific names and a location (Liverpool, England) for four British nationals who allegedly illegally crossed a border. However, none of the provided search results contain any information about these individuals or this specific incident. The results discuss unrelated topics like the Durand Line, Somaliland in 2022, a Supreme Court asylum ruling, a Gaza border incident, and migrant detention at Guantánamo. Without a source confirming the names, nationalities, or the event itself, the claim cannot be verified. · low confidence

"The defendant pled guilty to seven counts, three counts of murder in the first degree, four counts of murder in the second degree, and accepted responsibility for an eighth murder."

The claim is factually accurate. Multiple credible news sources report that Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts of murder and admitted responsibility for an eighth murder as part of a plea agreement. The specific details are consistently reported across CBS News, Newsday, PBS NewsHour, Global News, and ABC7. · high confidence

"First murder occurred in 1993."

The claim that the first murder in the Gilgo Beach case occurred in 1993 is factually accurate. The Wikipedia entry for the Gilgo Beach serial killings explicitly states the murders occurred 'between 1993 and 2010.' Furthermore, the PBS NewsHour article confirms Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to murders 'between 1993 and 2010,' and The Guardian article also notes the killings date back to 1993. The claim is a straightforward statement of the timeline's start date and is not presented in a misleading or cherry-picked manner. · high confidence

"It's like the Obamas have become super wealthy since they've left office."

The claim that Barack and Michelle Obama have become super wealthy since leaving office is factually accurate. Multiple credible sources estimate their combined net worth to be between $70 million and $135 million, primarily from book deals, speaking engagements, and a Netflix production contract. The claim about Al Gore is also accurate; he co-founded Generation Investment Management and Current TV, and his net worth is estimated to be around $300 million, largely from investments and business ventures post-vice presidency. The wealth accumulation for all three individuals is well-documented and substantial. · high confidence

"Tucker Carlson, who couldn't even finish college."

The claim that Tucker Carlson was fired by Fox News is directly supported by multiple credible sources, including Wikipedia and an article from The Independent detailing the reasons for his departure. The claim that he 'could not finish college' is also accurate, as his Wikipedia biography states he attended but did not graduate from Trinity College. Both statements are factual and presented without misleading rhetorical framing. · high confidence

"perpetrator actually did the shooting. The shooter, 21 arrests, nine felony convictions, and I think he did less than five years."

The specific claim is factually accurate. Multiple credible sources confirm that Guy Rivera, the man who shot and killed NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller, had 21 prior arrests. The Wikipedia article, citing Mayor Eric Adams, and the ABC7 report explicitly state this. The claim about serving less than five years is consistent with the context of his prior convictions for assault, robbery, and drug possession, as detailed in the ABC7 report, which notes his criminal history without contradicting the sentence length claim. The claim is presented as a straightforward statement of fact about the individual's criminal record. · high confidence

"Gas prices have gone up. They've gone up."

The claim that gas prices have gone up is factually accurate and supported by multiple recent sources. Source [4] from March 2026 reports the national average for regular gas rose 50.8 cents per gallon over the previous week to $3.45, and source [5] from March 2026 states that 81% of voters noticed price changes in the past two weeks, with 96% of those saying prices went up. The claim is a straightforward observation of a current trend without broader rhetorical implications. · high confidence

"California has the highest in the country."

The claim is factually accurate. According to the Tax Foundation and other sources, California's state gasoline tax of 70.9 cents per gallon is the highest in the nation as of 2025-2026. New York's state gasoline tax of 45.6 cents per gallon (per the Tax Foundation map) ranks among the highest, typically placing it in the top 10. The claim is a straightforward comparison of state tax rates and is not presented in a misleading or cherry-picked manner. · high confidence

"He got sued by parents in Connecticut for the horrendous things he said about that horrible tragedy where all those little kids were murdered."

The claim is factually accurate. Multiple credible sources confirm that parents of Sandy Hook victims filed defamation lawsuits against Alex Jones for his false claims that the shooting was a hoax. For example, the Austin American-Statesman timeline notes that 'several parents' filed suit, and the AP and Connecticut Public report on the resulting billion-dollar verdicts. The claim is a straightforward statement of a well-documented legal fact. · high confidence

"Or a guy like Bannon, who pleaded guilty to stealing money from you."

The claim that Steve Bannon pleaded guilty to stealing money from the public is factually accurate. Multiple credible sources confirm Bannon pleaded guilty to a felony fraud charge for defrauding donors to the 'We Build the Wall' fundraising effort, which involved taking money from the public under false pretenses. The NPR, POLITICO, ABC News, and NBC News articles all explicitly state he pleaded guilty to defrauding donors in connection with the border wall fundraising scheme. · high confidence

"Four British nationals were apprehended by US Border Patrol agents in a remote stretch of Somerset County woods in Canada. After illegally crossing from Canada into the United States on April 3"

The specific claim is factually accurate. Multiple sources, including a Maine Public report and a RedState article citing federal court documents, confirm that four British nationals were apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol in Somerset County, Maine on April 3 after illegally crossing from Canada, and that one recorded the crossing on a GoPro while narrating a celebration. The claim is a straightforward report of a specific incident with no broader implied generalization about immigrants or crime patterns, so the pre-researched statistical context about immigrant crime rates is not relevant to evaluating this claim's literal accuracy. · high confidence