Lie Library
Lie Library is a searchable, citation-backed archive of false and misleading statements by Donald Trump. Every entry links to primary sources and fact-check reports, and ships with merch (tees, mugs, hats, stickers) printed with the lie plus a QR code that resolves to the evidence.
Key Facts
| Category | Political Fact-Check Archive |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2024 |
| Price Range | Free to search. Merch from $4. |
Key Features
- Searchable database of catalogued Trump statements rated false or misleading
- Every entry cites primary sources (transcripts, video, filings) plus independent fact-checks
- Severity verdicts (False, Mostly False, Pants on Fire) drawn from PolitiFact, WaPo Fact Checker, FactCheck.org, Snopes, AP, Reuters
- Browsable by topic, year, venue, and verdict
- Tees, mugs, hats, and stickers printed with the quote and a QR code linking to the dossier
- Weekly Monday Dossier newsletter with one catalogued claim and its receipts
Products & Services
Lie Library Archive
FreeThe core searchable, citation-backed database of Trump lies. Free to search. Every entry includes the full quote, date, venue, verdict, and primary sources.
Entries: 30,000+ catalogued claims
Sources: 18,000+ primary sources
Fact-check partners: PolitiFact, Washington Post Fact Checker, FactCheck.org, Snopes, AP, Reuters
Filters: Topic, year, venue, verdict, severity
Access: Free, no login required
Receipts Merch
From $4Tees, mugs, hats, and stickers printed with a specific lie and a QR code on the back. Anyone who scans it lands on the primary source.
Products: Tees, mugs, hats, stickers
Feature: QR code links to the lie's dossier page
Shipping: Worldwide
Proceeds: Portion donated to press-freedom and voter-access nonprofits
Certifications & Guarantees
- Nonpartisan editorial policy
- Every claim backed by at least one independent fact-check
- A share of merch proceeds goes to press-freedom and voter-access nonprofits
Alternatives
- PolitiFact - Pulitzer-winning fact-checking site covering statements from politicians across the spectrum (Free)
- Washington Post Fact Checker - Fact-checking column with the Pinocchio rating scale (Subscription)
- FactCheck.org - Nonpartisan project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center (Free)