Bb5a31f81ClaimThe Social Security program pays out more in annual benefits than it collects in payroll taxesAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimFederal income taxes collected on Social Security benefits serve as a funding mechanism for the Social Security programAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimDonald Trump proposed distributing $5,000 checks to Americans if the Republican Party retained control of the United States CongressAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimRetail chocolate prices increased by 15 to 20 percent ahead of Halloween in 2026AgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimUnited States candy prices rose by roughly 8 percent year-over-year in 2026, exceeding the general rate of inflationAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimThe second episode of How We Got Here examines the price divergence between consumer goods and essential servicesAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimAn Associated Press opinion poll found that 65% of United States adults attributed high living costs to Donald Trump's policiesAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimAccording to the Urban Institute's American Affordability Tracker, approximately 50% of American families report lacking resources to cover essential living expensesAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimIn the Midwest Newsroom's September 2026 survey, every respondent cited affordability or the cost of living among their top five election concernsAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimThe Urban Institute monitors United States living costs using its American Affordability TrackerAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimEconomic proposals such as capping prescription drug prices, limiting rent increases, and taxing billionaires have attracted support from both Democratic and Republican votersAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimThe United States federal government budget deficit is 6.2% of gross domestic productAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimTotal United States public spending is approximately $12 trillion, representing roughly 36% of the country's $33 trillion gross domestic productAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimUnited States federal government spending totals $7.4 trillion, while state and local government spending totals $4.6 trillionAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimAutumn protests across France concerning public education and teacher shortages expanded into nationwide demonstrations regarding the rising cost of livingAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimUnited States residential heating oil prices increased by 74% over the twelve-month period ending in October 2026AgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimUnited States inflation had declined to approximately 3% when Donald Trump took office following the 2024 presidential electionAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimEgg prices in the United States decreased by more than 50% during Donald Trump's second presidential termAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimAccording to the United States Department of Agriculture, average weekly grocery costs for an American family of four rose by approximately $15AgreeDisagree