FACT CHECK: Have Gas Prices Declined By An ‘Average Of $4 Across Red States?’
viral post shared on facebook Claims gas prices have fallen by an average of $4.00 across US 'red states' Verdict: False This claim is false and originally appeared in a Nov. 7 article on the satirical site Esspots.com. Fact check: Sheetz, a gas station and convenience store chain, announced that it will reduce the price […]
FACT CHECK: Posts Claiming Elon Musk Banned Pride Content From X Are Based On Satire
Post Share to Facebook Billionaire Elon Musk claims to have banned all Pride content from X. Verdict: False The claim that Musk banned Pride content from X is based on satirical sources. Fact check: Social media users claim Musk has banned all X Pride content. One Nov. 20 post read, “Unbelievable: X announces permanent ban […]
FACT CHECK: Did Elon Musk Acquire Ford?
Post shared on facebook It claims that Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of Company X, is said to have bought Ford Motor Company. Verdict: False According to PolitiFact, this claim is false and appears to have originally stemmed from a September 16 YouTube video shared by the channel Elon Musk Rewind. Fact check: […]
FACT CHECK: Did Megan Rapinoe Leave The U.S. Because Donald Trump Won The Election?
In a Facebook post, American soccer player Megan Rapinoe claims she has booked a ticket to leave the United States following Donald Trump's re-election.Verdict: False There is no evidence that she has purchased tickets or plans to purchase them in the future. Fact check: US women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe retired After an 18-year career […]
FACT CHECK: Will The White House Appear On The National Registry Of Sex Offenders After Trump Takes Office?
viral post Shared by X After President-elect Donald Trump takes office, the White House claims he will be placed on the national sex offender registry. As of January 20, this address will be listed on the national sex offender registry for the next four years. What a country! pic.twitter.com/jF5FBgCWfN — Hi Dave! (@davegreenidge57) November 9, […]
FACT CHECK: Did Yale Pull A Beyoncé Course From Its Curriculum?
Post created in thread Yale University claims to have removed a Beyoncé course from its curriculum due to backlash. Verdict: False There is no evidence that Yale plans to discontinue this course. This claim began as satire. Fact check: Social media users claim that Yale University has decided to remove a Beyoncé course from its […]
FACT CHECK: Did Joe Biden Agree To A Recount Of The 2024 Presidential Election?
Post share in thread Claims President Joe Biden has reportedly agreed to a recount of the 2024 presidential election. Verdict: False The allegation is not mentioned on the White House website or verified social media accounts, and Mr. Biden has not commented on the allegation. There is no other evidence to support this claim. Fact […]
FACT CHECK: Image Claiming To Show Fire In Tel Aviv Actually Taken In Moscow
image Shared by X The footage allegedly shows a fire breaking out in Tel Aviv, Israel. The most beautiful images of the day 🔥tel aviv is burning pic.twitter.com/uFrRWDgMfz — SilencedSirs◼️ (@SilentlySirs) November 13, 2024 Verdict: False This image was taken in Moscow, not Tel Aviv. Fact check: President-elect Donald Trump said on his first day […]
FACT CHECK: Did Robert De Niro Say He Would Leave The United States After Trump Won?
Post made with X Actor Robert De Niro claims he will leave the United States due to President-elect Donald Trump's victory. Robert De Niro is leaving the United States following President Trump's victory. I can't imagine why… pic.twitter.com/E1hipE4o7E — Larch🇺🇸 (@racasawake) November 16, 2024 Verdict: False There is no evidence to support this claim. This […]
FACT CHECK: No, Video Doesn’t Show Lebanese Tanks Advancing Into Israel
video shared on facebook The video claims to show Lebanese tanks advancing into Israel. Verdict: False The video shows Algerian tanks, not Lebanese tanks. Fact check: According to CNN, Israel has expanded its ground invasion into southern Lebanon. According to the report, Israel launched an invasion in October with the stated purpose of forcing Hezbollah […]