FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Falsely Claims US Military Confiscated Fake Voting Machines In Georgia
Post shared on facebook The US military recently claims to have seized fake voting machines in Georgia. Verdict: False This claim is false and originally stemmed from an October 16th article published on the satirical website Real Raw News. A spokesperson for the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Department (CID) denied the validity of the claim […]
FACT CHECK: TRUTH Social Post Taking Aim At Obama Is Satire
image shared on facebook 2024 Republican candidate and former president Donald Trump is trying to show real social posts aimed at former Democratic president Barack Obama. Verdict: False This claim is false and originally originated from @AgentSelf99B, an X (formerly Twitter) account known for posting parody content. Fact check: The latest YouGov poll shows that […]
Walz says 90-year-old mom lives off social security check during North Carolina rally
On Thursday night, the first day of early voting in North Carolina, Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz went on the campaign trail in Durham and made a personal revelation about his mother. Walz said at a campaign rally that his mother has to wait for her monthly Social Security check to feed herself. According […]
FACT CHECK: Did Italy Ban Same-Sex Couples From Becoming Parents?
Post Shared by X Italy claims it bans same-sex couples from becoming parents. 🚨Breaking news 🇮🇹Italy has banned same-sex couples from becoming parents. pic.twitter.com/PoLvWYMQQ2 — European Invasion (@EuropeInvasionn) October 16, 2024 Verdict: False New Italian law blocks surrogacy services. The country's new law applies to all couples, not just same-sex couples. Italy's parliament has reportedly […]
FACT CHECK: No, Image Does Not Show Chris Evans Wearing Shirt Supporting Kamala Harris
image Shared by X Actor Chris Evans is allegedly depicted wearing a shirt that says, “Kamala, the woman who made Brett Kavanaugh cry in 2024.” Today's shirt… pic.twitter.com/Bitj3rNykv — RB (@rbisrb) October 8, 2024 Verdict: False This is not a real image of Evans. This is a photoshopped photo of him wearing a plain T-shirt. […]
FACT CHECK: Did Karl Rove Endorse Kamala Harris During A Speech in Pennsylvania?
A post circulating on X claims to show former White House staffer Karl Rove “rallying support” for Vice President Kamala Harris during a speech in Pennsylvania. BREAKING: Karl Rove is rallying support for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania today. pic.twitter.com/4Tr53FoVzc — Ian Jaeger (@IanJaeger29) October 14, 2024 Verdict: False The video is from February 2024, months […]
FACT CHECK: Viral Video of Alligator in Flood Waters Predates Hurricane Milton
A video is circulating on social media that purports to show an alligator swimming in floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. It starts right here in Coral Springs, Florida, as many Broward County residents report seeing alligators swimming in flood waters. Everyone please stay safe🙏 #hurricanemilton #milton #Florida #LMF pic.twitter.com/mCmU7Jqygd — BBL Keith (@FCKErikinho) […]
FACT CHECK: Image Purporting To Show Trump Holding Hurricane Relief Check Is AI-Generated
virus image Shared by X It claims to display a Fox News graphic of 2024 Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump holding up a hurricane relief check. Taylor Swift $5 millionDolly Parton $1 millionRyan Reynolds $1 millionMetallica $500,000 $130,000 is less than President Trump spends each month on cosmetics and KFC. pic.twitter.com/EjNUrNnabH — SarahCA […]
FACT CHECK: No, Mike Pence Did Not Endorse The Harris-Walz Ticket In The 2024 Presidential Election
viral video Shared by X It claims that former Republican Vice President Mike Pence shows support for Harris Walz's ticket in the 2024 presidential election. pic.twitter.com/UZT0zotqld — Morgan J. Freeman (@mjfree) October 14, 2024 Verdict: False This claim is false as the video lacks context. In the original video, Pence says he could never vote […]
FACT CHECK: Did The Red Cross Report That Conservative Donations Outweigh Liberal Donations By Over 78%?
Post shared on facebook The American Red Cross claims to have reported that conservative charitable giving exceeds liberal giving by more than 78%. Verdict: False This claim is false and originally stemmed from a satirical post shared on the America – Love It Or Leave It Facebook page. Additionally, an American Red Cross spokesperson denied […]