About WhatDidTheySay
WhatDidTheySay.com is a non-partisan platform dedicated to tracking and documenting public statements from U.S. elected officials and appointees on major news stories and policy debates.
Our Mission
We believe in transparency and accountability. Our goal is to make it easy for citizens to understand where their representatives stand on the issues that matter, with every statement backed by verifiable sources.
How It Works
Verified Sources
Every statement on our platform is linked to original sources - video clips, social media posts, official transcripts, and news articles. We archive these sources to ensure they remain accessible.
Community Submissions
Anyone can submit a statement they've found. Our team of editors reviews each submission to verify accuracy and source quality before publication.
Stance Tracking
We categorize statements by stance (support, oppose, neutral, mixed) and track when officials change their positions over time. This creates a historical record of evolving viewpoints.
Get Involved
Help us build a comprehensive record of official statements. If you've found a statement that should be documented, submit it for review.