Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) publishes daily vetted fact checks from verified IFCN-approved sources. Each claim is independently reviewed for accuracy and context.
Claimant: Rand Paul (R)
Claim: “About 25% of the time the Coast Guard boards a ship, there are no drugs.”
Rating: MOSTLY TRUE
Explanation: A 2024 Coast Guard report found that approximately 27% of the time Coast Guardsmen boarded vessels suspected of smuggling drugs, none were found. Paul’s claim slightly rounds the figure but is close to accurate.
Date: 10/24/2025
Last Updated on November 5, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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