Fact-Check Yesterday’s US Presidential Debate With These Roundups

Yesterday we saw US presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump square off in their first presidential debate. This morning, hold their claims to the test with these fact-check roundups.

If you didn’t catch the debate yesterday, you can watch it in its entirety here. If you can spare the hour and a half, it’s probably worth checking it out yourself, as the media coverage you watch can alter how you perceive the debates. After you’ve seen the debate yourself, these fact-check roundups can help clarify the candidates statements:

• Politico fact-checked nearly 30 statements from Trump and Clinton.
• Politifact fact-checked 33 statements from Trump and Clinton.
• FactCheck.org offered fact-checks on 18 statements from both candidates.
• CNN fact-checked both candidates’ statements on 18 topics.
• The New York Times fact-checked 22 statements on five topics from both candidates.
• The Washington Post fact-checked 23 statements from both candidates.
• NPR offers a transcript of the debate with fact-checks on 75 statements added live during the debate.

As you interpret how each candidate performed during the debate, it’s important to get third-party information to help verify their claims and make objective decisions.