In a recent debate, claims made by Governor Walz and Senator Vance were fact-checked, revealing mixed levels of accuracy. Walz’s assertion that the U.S. is producing record amounts of oil and natural gas holds true, although natural gas output is forecasted to decline in 2024. His statement about Donald Trump not paying federal taxes for 10 of the last 15 years is also mostly accurate. However, claims about Minnesota’s child tax credit reducing poverty by a third lack verified data. Vance’s claims, including those about Iran’s assets and U.S. gun violence, presented more nuanced and sometimes misleading realities.