Tom Fitton

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Tom Fitton is the president of Judicial Watch, a conservative legal and advocacy organization. He has led the group since 1998 and comments on government ethics, immigration enforcement and public records.

What we have documented

We have documented 2 statements by Tom Fitton, in 2 cases. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

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Statements by Tom Fitton

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Tom Fitton

Role at the time: President of Judicial Watch, posting on his personal account

Condemned

Statement summary

Fitton rejects Hochul's decision to appoint James as special prosecutor.

“Terrible decision.”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Hochul announces James appointment on X · Kathy HochulOctober 1, 2026, 8:07 p.m. EDT post
Why we used this label

He directly criticizes the governor's choice as a terrible decision.

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Tom Fitton

Role at the time: President of Judicial Watch

Denied

Response to this claim

Ilhan Omar is worth more than $44 million.

“She and her husband only worth 18k-86k, NOT $6 million-$30 million! Previously unreported "liabilities" erase wealth!”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Tom Fitton comments on Omar's amended financial disclosure · Tom FittonX post 2045294457893831082, posted at 8:12 p.m.
Why we used this label

Relative to Trump's claim that Omar is worth more than $44 million, Fitton says the couple is worth far less. His criticism of the amendment does not change that numerical denial.

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