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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Democracy Dies in Darkness Fact CheckerAbout Archive Fact CheckerAbout Archive FACT-CHECKING DAY 1 OF THE 2024 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION Speakers said that Trump called for injecting bleach, wrote love letters to dictators and advocated that women be punished for abortion, among other claims. 14 min 2315 Sorry, a summary is not available for this article at this time. Please try again later. President Joe Biden as he took the stage before delivering his keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday. (Joe Lamberti for The Washington Post) Analysis by Glenn Kessler August 20, 2024 at 1:04 a.m. EDT The first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention featured many attacks on former president Donald Trump, some of which quoted him out of context. Here’s a roundup of a dozen claims that caught our attention, in the order in which they were made. Cut through the 2024 election noise. Get The Campaign Moment newsletter. As is our practice, we do not award Pinocchios for a roundup of statements made during convention events. Share 2315 Comments Election 2024 HAND CURATED * Election 2024 live updates: Obamas to speak on Day 2 of Democratic National Convention 2 hours ago Election 2024 live updates: Obamas to speak on Day 2 of Democratic National Convention 2 hours ago * 5 takeaways from the Democratic convention, Biden’s speech on Day 1 August 20, 2024 5 takeaways from the Democratic convention, Biden’s speech on Day 1 August 20, 2024 * Who is ahead in Harris vs. Trump 2024 presidential polls right now? 3 hours ago Who is ahead in Harris vs. Trump 2024 presidential polls right now? 3 hours ago View 3 more stories NewsletterWeekdays Early Brief The Washington Post's essential guide to power and influence in D.C. Sign up PAID PROMOTED STORIES Subscribe to comment and get the full experience. Choose your plan → Advertisement live updatespolitics4:37 AM REP. OCASIO-CORTEZ SAYS UNITY IS PARAMOUNT 4:19 AMFormer Trump press secretary to speak at DNC 3:56 AMVideo: How Harris’s policy proposals compare to the party platform 3:42 AMHarris campaign announces more speakers, outreach to voters of color Advertisement Advertisement Company About The Post Newsroom Policies & Standards Diversity & Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement Sitemap Get The Post Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Today’s Paper Public Notices Contact Us Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions Team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Submissions & Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Ad Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * washingtonpost.com * © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * About The Post * Contact the Newsroom * Contact Customer Care * Request a Correction * Send a News Tip * Report a Vulnerability * Download the Washington Post App * Policies & Standards * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Print Products Terms of Sale * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Submissions & Discussion Policy * Sitemap * RSS Terms of Service * Ad Choices 5.23.2 Already a subscriber? Sign in GET UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE WASHINGTON POST You can cancel anytime. MONTHLY $1 every week for the first year billed as $4 every 4 weeks YEARLY $120 $40 for the first yearBEST VALUE * Unlimited access on the web and in our apps * 24/7 live news updates Add your email address By creating your account, you agree to The Washington Post's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Card View more offers