FACT CHECK: Can Ron DeSantis Choose Who Fills Matt Gaetz’s Vacant Seat?
Post shared on social media Florida Governor Ron DeSantis claims he can fill the vacancy left by Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz. Verdict: False This seat must be filled through a special election process. Fact check: The House Ethics Committee has not decided whether to make public its investigation into the allegations against Gaetz, but […]
FACT CHECK: Has McDonald’s Offered RFK, Jr. $850 Million In ‘Hush Money?’
video shared on Instagram McDonald's allegedly offered Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $850 million in “hush money.” Verdict: False Neither MacDonald nor Kennedy Jr. have publicly addressed the allegations on their respective websites or social media accounts. Additionally, PolitiFact debunked this claim on November 19th. Fact check: Republican senators, including Mike Rounds of South Dakota, said […]
FACT CHECK: No, Millions Of Households In UK Are Not Being Asked To Shut Off Power As Part Of Energy Secretary’s Plan
Post shared on facebook In order to meet Secretary of State for Energy Security and Ed Miliband's net zero target, millions of households in the UK are being asked to switch off to save energy, it claims. Verdict: False The Telegraph article is genuine, but no evidence was provided to support the headline. Fact check: […]
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 […]