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Claim: claims President Trump referred to the coronavirus as a "hoax" at his South Carolina rally (Politico, 2020-02-28)
Evidence (2021-01-06): Donald Trump attempted to link the coronavirus outbreak to Democratic immigration policies, labeling Democratic attacks on his handling of the crisis a "new hoax" in a rambling speech in South Carolina, the night before the state’s crucial Democratic primary. In a packed rally in North Charleston, Trump defended his administration’s handling of the outbreak. He accused the Democrats of "politicizing the coronavirus", calling it "their new hoax" after the Russian investigation and impeachment. "We are doing everything in our power to keep the infection and those carrying the infection from entering the country. We have no choice," Trump said at the Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. "Whether it’s the virus that we’re talking about, or the many other public health threats, the Democrat policy of open borders is a direct threat to the health and wellbeing of all Americans." [...] Trump’s comments come as his administration moved to establish a point person to coordinate the country’s response to the outbreak. On Wednesday, Trump said vice-president Mike Pence would lead the administration’s response. Later, Pence said he had picked Dr Deborah L Birx, who runs the country’s efforts to fight HIV and Aids, to lead the response to the coronavirus. Alex Azar, the health and human services secretary, is also taking a leading role.
Claim: claims President Trump referred to the coronavirus as a "hoax" at his South Carolina rally (Politico, 2020-02-28)
Evidence (2020-03-01): Amid coronavirus threat, Trump holds South Carolina rally in latest effort to disrupt Democratic primary [...] President Donald Trump attacked Democrats at a rally in North Charleston, South Carolina, on the eve of the state’s crucial primary -- all while his administration works to tackle the growing fear surrounding the novel coronavirus. The president defended his administration's response to the coronavirus threat, blasting Democrats for "politicizing" the issue and calling it "their new hoax" -- adding that "they can’t even count the votes in Iowa." The president also compared annual flu deaths to the coronavirus, saying "the press is in hysteria mode."
Claim: claims President Trump referred to the coronavirus as a "hoax" at his South Carolina rally (Politico, 2020-02-28)
Evidence (2021-04-20): BIDEN VIDEO, showing Trump saying at a Feb. 28 campaign rally in South Carolina: "The coronavirus — and this is their new hoax." THE FACTS: The accusation and the selective video editing are misleading. At the rally featured in the video, Trump actually said the phrases "the coronavirus" and "this is their new hoax" at separate points. Although his meaning is difficult to discern, the broader context of his words shows he was railing against Democrats for their denunciations of his administration’s coronavirus response. [...] Asked at a news conference the next day to clarify his remarks, Trump made clear he was not referring to the coronavirus itself as a hoax.
Claim: claims President Trump referred to the coronavirus as a "hoax" at his South Carolina rally (Politico, 2020-02-28)
Evidence (2020-02-28): President Donald Trump said Friday that Democrats are using the virulent coronavirus as a "hoax" to damage him and his administration. [...] "This is their new hoax," he said, referring to the coronavirus. [...] "The 'hoax' was used with respect to Democrats and what they were saying," Trump said. "It was a 'hoax,' what they were saying."
Claim: claims President Trump referred to the coronavirus as a "hoax" at his South Carolina rally (Politico, 2020-02-28)
Evidence (2024-08-21): ASHEBORO, N.C. — At his first outdoor rally since last month's attempted assassination, Donald Trump spoke from behind bulletproof glass Wednesday in North Carolina at an event focused on national security. On politics, he called his predecessor Barack Obama "nasty" for his comments the night before at the Democratic National Convention.
Claim: claims President Trump referred to the coronavirus as a "hoax" at his South Carolina rally (Politico, 2020-02-28)
Evidence (2020-11-07): For Trump, the coronavirus prompted a shake-up of his already-dysfunctional campaign, turned the contest into a referendum on his handling of the pandemic, and even sickened the president and his inner circle. [...] The group decided on a spot that used Trump’s own words against him — including his claim, "This is their new hoax" — contrasted against a chart showing the rising number of cases, which then stood at about 30,000 per day. [...] The Trump campaign sent cease-and-desist letters to television stations demanding that the ad come down because it used the "hoax" quote without the full context; Trump had been speaking of the Democratic response to the virus, not the virus itself.
Claim: claims President Trump referred to the coronavirus as a "hoax" at his South Carolina rally (Politico, 2020-02-28)
Evidence (2020-04-06): Donald Trump Charleston, South Carolina Rally Transcript – February 28, 2020 Donald Trump held a rally in South Carolina on February 28, 2020, where he called the coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak the Democrats’ "new hoax." It’s unclear if he was referring to the virus itself, the politicization of the virus, or the media’s response to the virus. Read the full transcript of his rally right here.
Claim: claims President Trump referred to the coronavirus as a "hoax" at his South Carolina rally (Politico, 2020-02-28)
Evidence (2020-03-02): During a Feb. 28, 2020, campaign rally in South Carolina, President Donald Trump likened the Democrats' criticism of his administration's response to the new coronavirus outbreak to their efforts to impeach him, saying "this is their new hoax." During the speech he also seemed to downplay the severity of the outbreak, comparing it to the common flu. [...] On the last Friday of February 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in South Carolina and made comments during a speech in which he accused Democrats of "politicizing" the coronavirus outbreak that left many with the impression that he had referred to the virus itself as a "hoax." [...] Likewise, Politico ran a story headlined "Trump rallies his base to treat coronavirus as a ‘hoax.'" And in an article headlined "Trump calls coronavirus Democrats' 'new hoax,'" NBC News correspondent Lauren Egan wrote: "President Donald Trump accused Democrats of 'politicizing' the deadly coronavirus during a campaign rally here on Friday, claiming that the outbreak is 'their new hoax' as he continued to downplay the risk in the U.S."
Claim: claims President Trump referred to the coronavirus as a "hoax" at his South Carolina rally (Politico, 2020-02-28)
Evidence (2021-07-01): Democratic presidential candidates harshly criticized President Donald Trump for using the term "hoax" in connection with the coronavirus outbreak. There’s no question that the president described the disease as the Democrats’ "new hoax" at a political rally on Feb. 28 in South Carolina. [...] Even after Trump explained his remarks, some Democrats — including former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg — continued to wrongly accuse Trump of describing the coronavirus as a "hoax." [...] In the wake of the criticism, Trump said at a press conference on Feb. 29 that he used the term "hoax" to refer not to coronavirus itself but to Democrats’ criticism of how his administration had responded to it.
Claim: claims President Trump referred to the coronavirus as a "hoax" at his South Carolina rally (Politico, 2020-02-28)
Evidence (2020-08-19): In welcoming viewers to the second night of the convention, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said of the Democrats, "Unlike the president, we’ve never called COVID-19 a hoax." As FactCheck.org has written, it is true that Trump said the novel coronavirus was the Democrats’ "new hoax." But the president has said he was talking about the Democrats’ criticism of how he had handled the pandemic, not the disease itself. [...] In the wake of the criticism, Trump said at a press conference on Feb. 29 that he used the term "hoax" to refer not to the coronavirus itself but to Democrats’ criticism of how his administration had responded to it. [...] Gregorian, Dareh. "Democratic candidates hit Trump’s coronavirus ‘hoax’ claim." MSNBC. 29 Feb 2020.
Claim: claims President Trump referred to the coronavirus as a "hoax" at his South Carolina rally (Politico, 2020-02-28)
Evidence (2024-10-06): Trump added misleading markings on a chart originally posted by Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis. Security personnel inspect the site after gunfire rang out during a Trump campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024. File photo by Brendan McDermid/Reuters Trump highlighted a low migrant encounter total during April 2020 and claimed that was when he left office. But Trump’s presidency ended in January 2021. That April 2020 period also marked the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, when lockdowns and travel restrictions contributed to decreased migration. The chart also alluded to Trump’s Pants on Fire claim that millions of immigrants came illegally to the U.S. from jails, prisons or mental institutions during Biden’s administration. Immigration experts have told PolitiFact there is no proof that large numbers of people from prisons or mental institutions are coming to the U.S. "They’re offering them $750 to people whose homes have been washed away. And yet we send tens of billions of dollars to foreign countries that most people have never heard of." We rated a version of this claim False.
Claim: claims President Trump referred to the coronavirus as a "hoax" at his South Carolina rally (Politico, 2020-02-28)
Evidence (2020-10-08): Question: "I do not understand why you grade the charge that Trump called the coronavirus a hoax as false. It seems the quote from a rally, ‘And this is their new hoax’ is straightforward." [...] Factcheck.org: "Trump did use the word ‘hoax’ but his full comments, and subsequent explanation, make clear he was talking about Democratic attacks on his administration’s handling of the outbreak, not the virus itself." [...] Snopes: "Despite creating some confusion with his remarks, Trump did not call the coronavirus a hoax."
Claim: claims President Trump referred to the coronavirus as a "hoax" at his South Carolina rally (Politico, 2020-02-28)
Evidence (2020-09-19): THE FACTS: The accusation is misleading. So is the selective video editing that made it appear Trump was calling the coronavirus a "new hoax." At the rally featured in the video, Trump actually said the phrases "the coronavirus" and "this is their new hoax" at separate points. Although his meaning is difficult to discern, the broader context of his words shows he was railing against Democrats for their denunciations of his administration’s coronavirus response. "Now the Democrats are politicizing the coronavirus," he said. "You know that, right? They’re politicizing it." He meandered briefly to the subject of the messy Democratic primary in Iowa, then the Russia investigation before returning to the pandemic. "They tried the impeachment hoax. … And this is their new hoax." Asked at a news conference the next day to clarify his remarks, Trump made clear he was not referring to the coronavirus itself as a hoax. "No, no, no." he said. "‘Hoax’ referring to the action that they take to try and pin this on somebody, because we’ve done such a good job. The hoax is on them, not — I’m not talking about what’s happening here. I’m talking what they’re doing. That’s the hoax."
Claim: claims President Trump referred to the coronavirus as a "hoax" at his South Carolina rally (Politico, 2020-02-28)
Evidence (2020-03-03): In fact, there was nearly a full minute between when the president said "coronavirus" and "hoax" during a Feb. 28 rally in North Charleston, S.C. [...] During the North Charleston rally, there was nearly a minute between when Trump said "coronavirus" and "hoax." Here is the full context of his remarks: [...] Politico, "Trump rallies his base to treat coronavirus as a ‘hoax,’" Feb. 28, 2020
Claim: claims President Trump referred to the coronavirus as a "hoax" at his South Carolina rally (Politico, 2020-02-28)
Evidence (2021-01-21): Shortly after confirmation of the first coronavirus death in the US, Donald Trump rebuffed criticism for using the word "hoax" in describing the outbreak. The president also touted his administration’s coronavirus response as "the most aggressive action in modern history". Trump made his startling "hoax" claim at a rally on Friday in North Charleston, South Carolina, the state which held a Democratic primary on Saturday. [...] Trump was also asked if his use of "hoax" could deter people from taking cautionary steps against the coronavirus. He said it would not.
Claim: claims that author Herman Melville once stated, "We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-01)
Evidence (2019-06-01): There is no evidence that Melville ever said or wrote this quote. It actually comes from Anglican preacher Henry Melvill.
Claim: claims that author Herman Melville once stated, "We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-01)
Evidence (2000-01-01): Let us speak, though we show all our faults and weaknesses, – for it is a sign of strength to be weak, to know it, and out with it – not in a set way and ostentatiously, though, but incidentally and without premeditation. – Herman Melville [...] Is there some principal of nature which states that we never know the quality of what we have until it is gone? – Herman Melville [...] There are certain queer times and occasions in this strange mixed affair we call life when a man takes his whole universe for a vast practical joke. – Herman Melville
Claim: claims that author Herman Melville once stated, "We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-01)
Evidence (2022-11-23): Our lives are connected by a thousand invisible threads, and along these sympathetic fibers, our actions run as causes and return to us as results." Friends Who Liked This Quote [...] All Members Who Liked This Quote
Claim: claims that author Herman Melville once stated, "We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-01)
Evidence (2024-09-10): Quote by Herman Melville Click on the picture of Herman Melville quote you want to see a larger version.
Claim: claims that author Herman Melville once stated, "We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-01)
Evidence (2024-01-27): In his famous quote, Herman Melville writes, "We cannot live only for ourselves. This insightful statement encapsulates the deep-rooted connection and interdependence that exists among human beings. Melville urges us to recognize that our lives are not solitary entities, but rather intricately woven into the fabric of society. By emphasizing the existence of the "thousand fibers," Melville highlights the multitude of relationships and connections we have with others, ultimately reminding us of the importance of compassion, empathy, and community.At its core, this quote serves as a reminder that our actions and decisions have consequences that extend far beyond our immediate sphere. Each choice we make, whether consciously or unconsciously, has the potential to impact the lives of those around us. By recognizing the delicate threads that connect us, we are called to consider the ripple effects of our actions and strive for positive change.Melville's words reflect a vital truth in our modern society, where individualism and self-interest often seem to take precedence.
Claim: claims that author Herman Melville once stated, "We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-01)
Evidence (2024-06-24): Misattributed [edit]- We cannot live only for ourselves. - Though this statement and a few other variants of it have been widely attributed to Herman Melville, it is actually a paraphrase of one found in a sermon of Henry Melvill, "Partaking in Other Men's Sins", St. Margaret's Church, Lothbury, England (12 June 1855), printed in Golden Lectures (1855) : - There is not one of you whose actions do not operate on the actions of others—operate, we mean, in the way of example. He would be insignificant who could only destroy his own soul; but you are all, alas! of importance enough to help also to destroy the souls of others. ...Ye cannot live for yourselves; a thousand fibres connect you with your fellow-men, and along those fibres, as along sympathetic threads, run your actions as causes, and return to you as effects.
Claim: claims that author Herman Melville once stated, "We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-01)
Evidence (2023-05-31): Henry Melvill (1798–1871) was a priest in the Church of England and principal of the East India Company College from 1844-1858. Afterwards, he served as Canon of St Paul's Cathedral. Quotes [edit]- There is not one of you whose actions do not operate on the actions of others — operate, we mean, in the way of example. He would be insignificant who could only destroy his own soul; but you are all, alas! of importance enough to help also to destroy the souls of others. ...Ye cannot live for yourselves; a thousand fibres connect you with your fellow-men, and along those fibres, as along sympathetic threads, run your actions as causes, and return to you as effects. - "Partaking in Other Men's Sins", an address at St. Margaret's Church, Lothbury, England (12 June 1855), printed in Golden Lectures (1855); eventually part of this statement become paraphrased in several slight variations, and has usually been misattributed to Herman Melville, i.e.: "We cannot live only for ourselves.
Claim: claims that author Herman Melville once stated, "We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-01)
Evidence (2014-05-06): By now everybody knows Herman Melville never said this: [...] Well, almost everybody knows the true source of the noble and seemingly omnipresent "thousand fibers" (rather fibres, as they spell it in London) quotation is a sermon by Henry Melvill. [...] Christian Science Monitor (2 of the first 4 quotations attributed to Herman Melville are really by Henry Melvill!)
Claim: claims that author Herman Melville once stated, "We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-01)
Evidence (2024-09-15): Friends Who Liked This Quote [...] All Members Who Liked This Quote
Claim: claims that author Herman Melville once stated, "We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-01)
Evidence (2024-01-27): In his famous quote, Herman Melville writes, "We cannot live only for ourselves. This insightful statement encapsulates the deep-rooted connection and interdependence that exists among human beings. Melville urges us to recognize that our lives are not solitary entities, but rather intricately woven into the fabric of society. By emphasizing the existence of the "thousand fibers," Melville highlights the multitude of relationships and connections we have with others, ultimately reminding us of the importance of compassion, empathy, and community. [...] Furthermore, Melville’s quote urges us to be aware of the power inherent in our connections with others. Just as we are influenced by those around us, our actions and choices have the potential to inspire and influence others in return. Whether it be through acts of kindness, compassionate listening, or seeking to understand different perspectives, our interactions with others can create a ripple effect that extends far beyond our immediate reach. In conclusion, Herman Melville’s quote, "We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men," encapsulates the profound interconnectedness of humanity. It serves as a powerful reminder of the impact our choices have on the lives of others and highlights the significance of compassion, empathy, and community. By expanding our awareness to the existential concept of personal responsibility and the intertwined nature of our existence, we can fully appreciate the immense interconnected web that defines our lives. Let us, therefore, strive to honor these connections, fostering compassion and understanding as we navigate our individual paths in this shared journey of life.
Claim: claims that author Herman Melville once stated, "We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-01)
Evidence (2020-06-24): A thousand fibres connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibres, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects. " – Herman Melville Posted in Quote of the Day ← We rarely find anyone who can say he has lived a happy life, and who, content with his life, can retire from the world like a satisfied guest. – HoraceThe student’s hunger can never be satisfied by his teacher’s eating a meal for him. – Kusan Sunim →
Claim: claims that author Herman Melville once stated, "We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-01)
Evidence (2023-05-17): "Ye cannot live for yourselves; a thousand fibres connect you with your fellow-men, and along those fibres, as along sympathetic threads, run your actions as causes, and return to you as effects." -Henry Melvill (1798–1871), influential British priest [...] A basic tenet of Buddhism is that all of our actions have consequences, and that we need to live responsibly, as though our every thought, word, and deed has an effect somewhere, on something. Hearing this story brought this teaching home to me quite profoundly. When I turn the thermostat up in my house so I’m a bit more comfortable, or drive to the store because I don’t have the time to walk — these casual little actions I undertake as an individual have their consequences, some of which can ultimately be quite dire.