Fact-checking Day 2 of the 2024 Democratic National Convention
The second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago featured former president Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama and second gentleman Doug Emhoff, among others, who made thematic speeches that required little fact-checking. Here’s a roundup of three claims that caught our attention, in the order in which they were made.
As is our practice, we do not award Pinocchios for a roundup of statements made during convention events.
“Under Project 2025, a family making just $75,000 a year with just two kids would pay 1,800 bucks...