Fact check
“Kao had credibility issues as a convicted felon.”
Reasoning
The evidence from ProPublica states, "While Kao had credibility issues — as a convicted felon —..." confirming the claim without contradiction.
On confidence: The claim is directly supported by the provided excerpt, which explicitly states that Kao had credibility issues as a convicted felon.
Important context
The statement is part of a broader discussion about Kao's relationship with Susan Collins and related investigations, but the specific point about his credibility and felony status is clear.
Evidence
Supporting (1)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceProPublica Debunks Susan Collins’ Claims About FBI Anti-Corruption Probe — ProPublica
still examining Kao’s relationship with Collins, her staffers and employees of the super PAC, ProPublica found. Annie Clark, deputy chief of staff to Collins : “The FBI and the Court obviously did not believe Kao.” The judge in Kao’s…
Limitations
The assessment relies on a single source excerpt; additional sources could provide further context or nuance.
- Last verified:
- Sep 27, 2026, 4:49 AM CDT
- Pipeline:
- 2.1.0
- Claim type:
- Factual
Where this claim appeared
Susan Collins Dismissed Our Reporting as Old News. Some of Her Claims Aren’t True.ProPublica · William Turton