America Can’t Afford a Blank Check for Ukraine
In his essay from August 4, Andrew E. Busch argues that opponents of providing aid to Ukraine have made a “feeble” case, identifying three arguments in particular that he finds lacking: that we should be focusing on issues at home rather than abroad; that the government of Ukraine is suppressing Russian Orthodox Christianity; and that […]
FACT CHECK: Post Claims To Show Damaged Su-57
A post shared on X claims to show a damaged Russian Su-57. What is interesting about these photos of the Su-57 before and after its Liutyi OWA Drone/Propeller cruise missile hit… 1/Relearning the Fragmentation Weapons Effect Baseline 🧵 https://t.co/0kLR56ewwy — Trent Telenko (@TrentTelenko) June 10, 2024 Verdict: False The image was created by Kherson Designer, a known […]
FACT CHECK: Image Claims Ukrainians Hit Su-57 Decoy
An image shared on X claims that the Ukrainians hit a Russian Su-57 decoy. OH NO NO, NATO attacked a decoy Su-57. It was just a ground painting of one. HAHAHAHA. pic.twitter.com/G4ci3zZvY0 — Korobochka (コロボ) 🇦🇺✝️🇷🇺 (@cirnosad) June 9, 2024 Verdict: False The satellite image is from June 7, while the attack was on June 8. The […]
The New York Times’ Brazenly False “Fact Check” About Trump’s Impeachment Trial
The New York Times has published a “fact check“ by Linda Qui declaring that Donald Trump’s lawyers “made a number of inaccurate or misleading claims” during the Senate impeachment trial. In reality, much of the article consists of flagrant falsehoods propagated by Qui and the Times. “Inciting Violence” With regard to Trump’s speech on the […]
FACT CHECK: X Video Falsely Implies The Bidens Left Normandy Event Early
video Share with X The Bidens reportedly cut short an event early on June 6th marking the anniversary of the Normandy landings. BREAKING: Jill Biden removes Joe from Normandy event, Macron remains with veterans pic.twitter.com/FIc85Pmdbo — War Hero (@Wittishit) June 7, 2024 Verdict: False This claim is false: The original video, shared by the Guardian […]
FACT CHECK: No, Joe Biden Did Not Attempt To Sit Down On ‘A Chair That Doesn’t Exist’
Viral Videos Share with X It claims that President Joe Biden tried to sit in a “chair that didn’t exist” during a visit to Normandy, France on June 6. Biden is trying to sit in a chair that doesn’t exist. pic.twitter.com/93uBV8lg6a — Crash Report (@clashreport) June 6, 2024 Verdict: False This claim is false: In […]
FACT CHECK: Threads Post Falsely Claims Trump Skipped His Post-Sentencing Probation Report
A post shared on Threads claims 2024 presumptive Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump purportedly skipped his post-sentencing probation report. Post by @neilgerardo6710 View on Threads Verdict: False The claim is false. Trump is not scheduled to be sentenced for his recent felony conviction until July 11, multiple news outlets, including The […]
FACT CHECK: Did Sylvester Stallone Call Robert De Niro A ‘Woke Creep’?
A post shared on X claims Sylvester Stallone declined to work with fellow actor Robert De Niro on a $1 billion project, calling him a “woke creep.” pic.twitter.com/5fTRm85oXj — 🔨Robert The Builder 🇺🇸 (@NobodymrRobert) June 2, 2024 Verdict: False The claim is baseless. It was posted originally by a satirical website. Fact Check: De Niro […]
FACT CHECK: Did Walmart Switch To 24 Hour Operations On June 3?
post Share on Facebook The company claims that starting June 3, 2024, all Walmart stores across the U.S. will be open 24 hours a day. Verdict: False This claim is unfounded: A Walmart spokesperson told Check Your Fact in an email that the company has no current plans to return stores to 24-hour operations. Fact […]
FACT CHECK: X Post Falsely Claims US-Built Pier In Gaza Collapsed Into The Sea
A post shared on X claims a U.S.-built pier in Gaza purportedly collapsed into the sea. Red Alert 🚨 The US-built pier in Gaza has collapsed into the sea. It cost $320 million.#USA #Israel #Gaza #PALESTINE #Rafah #Barbecue pic.twitter.com/L8L3DrMvKm — Bharat Spectrum (@BharatSpectrum) May 30, 2024 Verdict: False According to a May 28 article from The […]