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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: George W. Bush stopped playing golf during the Iraq War so families of fallen soldiers would not see him golfing.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: Bush made the statement during a live online interview in May 2008, explaining that he avoided playing golf during the Iraq War because it could send the “wrong signal” to families of service members who had lost loved ones.
Date: 03/17/2026
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Last Updated on March 17, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check