Charlamagne tha God gives reality check to people celebrating UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing: ‘Why are you happy’
Charlamagne condemned those celebrating the cold-blooded assassination of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, giving a reality check about its larger implications. “I don't understand why people celebrate his murder,” the radio host said on his show “The Breakfast Club” on Friday. “His children don't have a father.” Mr. Charlamagne argued that Luigi Mangione, who is […]
FACT CHECK: Video Claims To Show New Syrian Government Fighting
video Shared by X It claims to show the new Syrian government fighting. Newly appointed Syrian “government” holds first official meeting! pic.twitter.com/OT3s8keCXD — Men of God✌🇵🇸🇱🇧🇮🇶🇮🇷🇸🇾🇾🇪✌ (@aga1nsta11oddz) December 10, 2024 Verdict: Misleading This video is from August 2024, before the new Syrian government took office. The video appears to have been shot in rebel-held territory […]
FACT CHECK: Did World Leaders Sign WEF Treaty Introducing ‘Age Of Death’ Laws In The West?
Images of popular headlines Shared by X World leaders claim to have signed a World Economic Forum (WEF) agreement that introduces “age at death” laws in Western countries. No one elected the World Economic Forum. pic.twitter.com/KvDiyDeqat — Liz Churchill (@liz_churchill10) December 10, 2024 Verdict: False The claim is false and originally stemmed from a December […]
FACT CHECK: Threads Post Falsely Claims McDonald’s Employee Who Identified Mangione Will Receive $500,000 Reward
Post share in thread A $500,000 reward will be awarded to a McDonald's employee who identifies Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Verdict: False The total reward is $60,000, with $10,000 coming from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) Crime Stoppers and $50,000 from the Federal Bureau […]
FACT CHECK: Did Burger King Troll McDonald’s By Posting ‘We Don’t Snitch’?
viral social media According to the post, shortly after the suspected gunman of United Healthcare's CEO was arrested at McDonald's, Burger King's official X account posted, “We don't snitch.” Luigi Mangione shouldn't have gone to McDonald's. pic.twitter.com/vlGc2o2hVd — Mike Beauvais (@MikeBeauvais) December 9, 2024 Verdict: False Screenshots have been digitally altered. Burger King's official social […]
FACT CHECK: Was Luigi Mangione’s Manifesto Published On Substack?
viral post Shared by X Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, allegedly published a manifesto on Substack. This is said to be Luigi's manifesto. pic.twitter.com/CbxKEgwkba — Dark Hegel™️ (@Dialectiks) December 10, 2024 Verdict: False This claim is false because the so-called manifesto is fake. Mr. Mangione's actual manifesto was published […]
FACT CHECK: Does This Image Show South Korean Protestors Demanding President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Resignation?
image shared on facebook A large crowd of demonstrators gathered in South Korea last week to demand the resignation of President Yun Seok-yeol, according to reports. Verdict: False Image is from December 2016. Fact check: The newspaper said law enforcement agencies were considering sedition charges against Yun and searched the presidential palace after declaring martial […]
FACT CHECK: Did Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Claim He Will Ban Diet Coke?
Post shared on social media Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly announced that he would ban Coca-Cola if President-elect Donald Trump takes office. breaking news: Starting January 20th, Diet Coke will be completely banned in the United States. It's time to make America healthy again! What's your reaction? pic.twitter.com/NGPN8f9ILt — Trump Girl (@TrumpGirl44) December 6, 2024 […]
FACT CHECK: No, Image Doesn’t Show Assad In Moscow
image shared on facebook He claims to have met with deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad in Moscow, Russia. Verdict: False The image is from 2023 and shows him in Aleppo, Syria, after the earthquake. Fact check: Al-Assad, the long-time leader of the Syrian Arab Republic, has been granted asylum in Moscow after his government collapsed […]
ProPublica Tried to Fact Check Whether Hegseth Was Admitted to West Point
ProPublica is a nonprofit news organization. boast Digging deep into “key issues,” he almost published a false news story about Secretary of Defense candidate Pete Hegseth, but was dissuaded when Hegseth sent him an acceptance letter. On Wednesday morning, Mr. Hegseth revealed on his posted. ProPublica editor Jesse Eisenger then claimed that he had no […]