Claim: George Washington once said: "When any nation mistrusts its citizens with guns, it is sending a clear message. It no longer trusts its citizens because such a government has evil plans."
Fact-check: Did Washington Say When Nation Mistrusts Citizens with Guns, the Government Has 'Evil Plans'?
Verdict: false
Organisation: Snopes
Author: Jordan Liles
Date published: 2022-06-02T12:10:29