FACT CHECK: Viral X Video Makes False Claim About Why National Guard Is In New York City
Viral Videos Share with X They claim the National Guard was deployed to New York City ahead of the sentencing in the hush-money case against former President and 2024 Republican candidate Donald Trump. I told you so… The National Guard is being deployed because it is anticipated that many police officers will call in sick […]
FACT CHECK: Did Musk Call For Banning Pride Flags In Schools?
Posts Share on social media SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has reportedly called for the Pride flag to be banned in all schools. Verdict: False This claim originates from the satirical media. Fact check: During an interview at the All In Summit on the All In podcast, Musk warned that the United States was rapidly approaching […]
FACT CHECK: No, Facebook Image Does Not Accurately Reflect Net Worth Of Joe Biden And Kamala Harris
Posts Share on Facebook It claims that President Joe Biden's net worth has skyrocketed from $9 million in 2019 to $41 million in 2022, while Vice President Kamala Harris's net worth has increased from $6.3 million to $28 million in the same period. Verdict: False This post is inaccurate: Forbes estimates found each politician's 2022 […]
FACT CHECK: No, This Video Does Not Show Massive Crowd In Brazil Protesting Recent Ban Of Social Platform X
video Share on Facebook The video purportedly shows protests against the recent ban of social platform “X” in Brazil. Verdict: False The caption on this video is incorrect. The video was filmed in February, a few months before the X-ban was put into place in Brazil. Fact check: Despite the ban, Brazilians can still access […]
21 False Claims & Hoaxes by Kamala Harris that ABC’s Debate Moderators Did Not Fact Check
Vice President Kamala Harris spread numerous false claims and fabrications during Tuesday's debate with former President Donald Trump that were not fact-checked by ABC's debate moderators. Below are 21 false claims and myths that Harris made live in front of millions of Americans. 1. The “Very Fine People” Myth Harris claimed Trump called the neo-Nazis […]
FACT CHECK: Did Trump Lose A $50 Million Lawsuit For Playing ‘Hold On I’m Coming’ At His Rallies?
Trending Images Share on Instagram Former President and 2024 Republican candidate Donald Trump claims he lost a $50 million lawsuit after playing the Sam and Dave song “Hold On I'm Coming” at a campaign rally. Verdict: False A federal judge has banned Trump from playing the song at his campaign rallies, but CBS News reports […]
FACT CHECK: Kamala Harris Claims There Are Zero U.S. Troops In Combat Zones In War Zones
Vice President Kamala Harris, a 2024 Democratic presidential candidate, claimed, “For the first time this century, we don't have a single military member serving on active duty in a combat zone in any war zone anywhere in the world.” Verdict: False While the US is not currently involved in any major conflicts on the scale […]
FACT CHECK: Fact-Checking Harris’ Claim That Trump Wants To Impose A ‘National Sales Tax’
At a campaign event in Pittsburgh on September 2, 2024 Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris Claimed Former President Donald Trump, a 2024 Republican candidate, wants to impose a nationwide sales tax on everyday items, which would cost the typical American family about $4,000 a year. Verdict: No evidence According to multiple sources and comments […]
FACT CHECK: Fake Photo Of J.D. Vance Smoking On Couch Shared On Social Media
Posts Share on social media The photo reportedly shows vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance sitting on a couch smoking a cigarette. What am I looking at? pic.twitter.com/s5OX1gl2BA — Morgan J. Freeman (@mjfree) September 6, 2024 Verdict: False Image has been digitally altered. Fact check: Ron Howard, director of the film adaptation of Senator J.D. Vance's […]
FACT CHECK: Did Liz Cheney Share Post Trump’s Arlington ‘Photo Op’?
Posts Share on social media The post, purportedly from former Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney, criticizes former President Donald Trump over a photo taken at Arlington National Cemetery. Posted by @raynaliv View by thread Verdict: False This post originated from a satire article. Fact check: President Trump will face Vice President Kamala Harris in the first […]