Fact Check: Did Center Forward pay for Haley Stevens’ trip to Portugal, and did she promise something in return?

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Claimant: Abdul El-Sayed (D)


Claim: Center Forward paid for a trip to Portugal for Haley Stevens and her mother, and Stevens may have promised the group something in return.


Rating: MISLEADING


Explanation: Center Forward did pay for Stevens’ trip, but the group said lawmakers were not asked for promises or commitments, and no evidence shows Stevens promised anything in return.


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Date: 07/10/2026



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Last Updated on July 10, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check