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White House

No, Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush did not pardon family members

White House

George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter did not pardon their family members

Following President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter, AI appears to be the source of some posts that incorrectly claim former presidents also pardoned relatives.
Crime

No, presidential pardons cannot be revoked once finalized

After President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, some VERIFY readers asked if Donald Trump could undo that pardon. Here’s why he can’t.
Crime

Can President Trump revoke Hunter Biden’s pardon?

There’s no legal way to undo a presidential pardon once finalized, meaning Joe Biden’s pardon of his son can’t be revoked.
Government

Yes, a president can pardon someone for crimes they haven’t actually been charged with

The Constitution gives the president the power to pardon someone before they are indicted, convicted or sentenced for a federal offense against the United States.
Joe Biden

Yes, a president can pardon someone for crimes they haven’t actually been charged with

Under the Constitution, the president has broad power to pardon someone before they are indicted, convicted or sentenced for a federal offense against the U.S.
Elections

No, Kamala Harris did not get 15 million fewer votes than Joe Biden

Comparisons between Biden's 2020 votes and Harris' 2024 votes do not suggest election irregularities.
Elections

Harris’s 2024 vote count not 15 million less than Biden’s

Did Kamala Harris get 15 or 20 million fewer votes than Joe Biden’s 81 million in 2020? No. Here’s what the data says and where the claims come from.
Extreme Weather

No, the government isn't seizing land in Chimney Rock, N.C., and bulldozing the town

Local and federal officials debunked rumors that the federal government plans to seize land in Chimney Rock Village and bulldoze the town after Hurricane Helene.
Joe Biden

No, Biden didn’t say the government won’t give more aid to Hurricane Helene victims

Biden didn’t say he wouldn’t give more aid for hurricane victims. Viral social media posts misrepresent an exchange between Biden and a reporter on Sept. 29.
Extreme Weather

No, President Biden didn’t tell people to get vaccinated ahead of Hurricane Helene

The viral video clip of Biden telling people to get vaccinated when preparing for hurricane season is from 2021.
Joe Biden

Yes, President Joe Biden did briefly wear a Trump hat during a Sept. 11 visit in Pennsylvania

During a light-hearted moment in Shanksville, Biden briefly donned a “TRUMP 2024” hat, which the White House said was a symbolic gesture of unity on Sept. 11.