FactCheck.org

Dems Stood for Widow’s Ovation

Q: During President Trump’s address to Congress, did top Democrats remain seated during a standing ovation for a Navy SEAL’s widow?

A: No. There were two ovations and video shows Democratic leaders stood for both. However, they did not remain standing as long as Republicans.

FULL QUESTION

Did top Democrats refuse to stand for the Navy SEAL widow at Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress on 2/28/17?

FULL ANSWER

After Trump’s first address to a joint session of Congress on in Yemen on Jan. 28.

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from FactCheck.org

FactCheck.org4 min read
Baseless Conspiracy Theories Follow Key Bridge Collapse
The Francis Scott Key Bridge near Baltimore collapsed after being hit by a cargo ship in the early morning on March 26. Although all evidence points to an accident, conspiracy theorists spread the baseless claim that it was intentionally caused by a
FactCheck.org4 min read
Posts Misrepresent Views of Eclipse With Composite Images
During the April 8 eclipse, people in the path of totality were able to see solar phenomena, including the sun's corona. But social media posts have shared altered or composite images of these phenomena, claiming one image was "captured by NASA." It
FactCheck.org5 min readPolitical Ideologies
Viral Claim Inflates Number of New Voters in Three States
A claim on social media misrepresents the number of people who have registered to vote in three states in 2024 and suggests the new voters are immigrants in the country illegally. There have been 194,000 newly registered voters in those states -- not

Related Books & Audiobooks