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Claimant: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Claim: Democrats “closed every church in our country for a year” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: COVID-19 restrictions on religious gatherings were imposed by officials from both parties and varied widely by state. Most restrictions limited attendance rather than banning services entirely, and houses of worship were permitted to operate in all 50 states by July 2020, well short of a full year.
Date: 09/13/2026
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Last Updated on September 13, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check