FACT CHECK: Post Claims To Show IDF Troops Captured By Hezbollah
Post Shared by X It claims to be showing Israeli Defense Force soldiers captured by Hezbollah. In photo: Hezbollah captures many Zionist terrorists in southern Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/xpkzKjrcrN — Haider🇮🇷🇱🇧 (@HaiderAli099) October 17, 2024 Verdict: False The image was generated by artificial intelligence. Fact check: According to reports, the Israel Defense Forces announced that five soldiers […]
FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show A Flooded Highway in Tampa?
Verdict: False This video was shot in Mumbai, India. There is no “Western Express Highway” in Tampa. Fact check: Hurricane Milton was a powerful Category 3 hurricane that hit the west coast of Florida on October 9, causing widespread flooding and wind damage. Preliminary estimates indicate at least 41 tornadoes touched down in the state […]
ABC Debate Moderator David Muir’s Fact Check of Donald Trump Breaks Down
A fact-check targeting former President Donald Trump about the U.S. violent crime rate during an ABC News presidential debate in September went awry. During the debate between President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris (Democratic Party), President Trump emphasized the fact that crime is plaguing the American people under the leadership of President Joe Biden […]
FACT CHECK: No, Laura Loomer Did Not Wear A ‘Hitler Did Nothing Wrong!’ Shirt
Post Shared by X Political activist Laura Loomer claims she was wearing a shirt that read, “Hitler did nothing wrong!” I'm Rumer. pic.twitter.com/KsIiTBwTpb — Robert Westbrook, Aircraft and Accordion Repair (@Swampfeet) September 30, 2024 Verdict: False The original image depicts Loomer wearing a shirt that says, “Donald Trump did nothing wrong!” Post made with X […]
FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Falsely Claims US Military Confiscated Fake Voting Machines In Georgia
Post shared on facebook The US military recently claims to have seized fake voting machines in Georgia. Verdict: False This claim is false and originally stemmed from an October 16th article published on the satirical website Real Raw News. A spokesperson for the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Department (CID) denied the validity of the claim […]
FACT CHECK: TRUTH Social Post Taking Aim At Obama Is Satire
image shared on facebook 2024 Republican candidate and former president Donald Trump is trying to show real social posts aimed at former Democratic president Barack Obama. Verdict: False This claim is false and originally originated from @AgentSelf99B, an X (formerly Twitter) account known for posting parody content. Fact check: The latest YouGov poll shows that […]
FACT CHECK: Did Italy Ban Same-Sex Couples From Becoming Parents?
Post Shared by X Italy claims it bans same-sex couples from becoming parents. 🚨Breaking news 🇮🇹Italy has banned same-sex couples from becoming parents. pic.twitter.com/PoLvWYMQQ2 — European Invasion (@EuropeInvasionn) October 16, 2024 Verdict: False New Italian law blocks surrogacy services. The country's new law applies to all couples, not just same-sex couples. Italy's parliament has reportedly […]
FACT CHECK: No, Image Does Not Show Chris Evans Wearing Shirt Supporting Kamala Harris
image Shared by X Actor Chris Evans is allegedly depicted wearing a shirt that says, “Kamala, the woman who made Brett Kavanaugh cry in 2024.” Today's shirt… pic.twitter.com/Bitj3rNykv — RB (@rbisrb) October 8, 2024 Verdict: False This is not a real image of Evans. This is a photoshopped photo of him wearing a plain T-shirt. […]
FACT CHECK: Did Karl Rove Endorse Kamala Harris During A Speech in Pennsylvania?
A post circulating on X claims to show former White House staffer Karl Rove “rallying support” for Vice President Kamala Harris during a speech in Pennsylvania. BREAKING: Karl Rove is rallying support for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania today. pic.twitter.com/4Tr53FoVzc — Ian Jaeger (@IanJaeger29) October 14, 2024 Verdict: False The video is from February 2024, months […]
FACT CHECK: Viral Video of Alligator in Flood Waters Predates Hurricane Milton
A video is circulating on social media that purports to show an alligator swimming in floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. It starts right here in Coral Springs, Florida, as many Broward County residents report seeing alligators swimming in flood waters. Everyone please stay safe🙏 #hurricanemilton #milton #Florida #LMF pic.twitter.com/mCmU7Jqygd — BBL Keith (@FCKErikinho) […]