Fact-Checking Claims Made at the Republican National Convention

The Republican National Convention’s second night was filled with false and misleading claims, particularly focusing on immigration and crime. Speakers like House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Elise Stefanik made baseless accusations about rising crime rates and violent crime crises under President Joe Biden, despite official data showing a decline in crime in the US.

Moreover, claims made by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise about the Biden administration eroding American energy dominance were debunked, as data showed that the US was producing record amounts of crude oil and natural gas under Biden’s presidency. These lies perpetuated by Trump and his allies not only misinform the public but also pose a threat to democracy by undermining trust in the electoral process and spreading false narratives to manipulate public opinion. Source: [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/)