FACT CHECK: Michael Bennet Claims SALT Benefits The ‘Wealthiest People’
Democratic Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet claim The state and local tax (SALT) deduction benefits “the wealthiest people in very blue states on the East and West Coasts.” 👀 Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet on the SALT cap debate: “SALT benefits go to the wealthiest people in very blue states on the East and West coasts. Why […]
FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show The UnitedHealthcare CEO Mentioning Working With Nancy Pelosi?
video shared on facebook United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was allegedly shown talking about Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi working with him. Verdict: False The CEO of United Healthcare is not visible in this video. There's another man in the picture who happens to be named Brian Thompson. Fact check: Thompson was shot and killed on […]
FACT CHECK: Did NY Times Publish The Headline ‘Why The Glorification Of Luigi Mangione Is Inherently Anti-Israel’?
image Shared by X He is said to have shown him a New York Times article with the headline “''.Why Luigi Mangione's praise is inherently anti-Israel. ” OK, now we know this guy is innocent. #Luigi Mangione pic.twitter.com/pc39c7N7h2 — Inhumans of Capitalism (Ojibwa)🔻 (@Inhumansoflate1) December 13, 2024 Verdict: False The New York Times does not […]
FACT CHECK: Was Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Set To Testify Against Nancy Pelosi For Insider Trading Ahead Of His Death?
Post share in thread UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was reportedly scheduled to testify against Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi on insider trading charges ahead of her recent death. Verdict: False That claim is false. A spokesperson for Pelosi denied the validity of the claim to USA Today. Fact check: “I understand people's frustration,” said UnitedHealth Group […]
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 […]