FACT CHECK: Image Purporting To Show Trump Holding Hurricane Relief Check Is AI-Generated
virus image Shared by X It claims to display a Fox News graphic of 2024 Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump holding up a hurricane relief check. Taylor Swift $5 millionDolly Parton $1 millionRyan Reynolds $1 millionMetallica $500,000 $130,000 is less than President Trump spends each month on cosmetics and KFC. pic.twitter.com/EjNUrNnabH — SarahCA […]
FACT CHECK: No, Mike Pence Did Not Endorse The Harris-Walz Ticket In The 2024 Presidential Election
viral video Shared by X It claims that former Republican Vice President Mike Pence shows support for Harris Walz's ticket in the 2024 presidential election. pic.twitter.com/UZT0zotqld — Morgan J. Freeman (@mjfree) October 14, 2024 Verdict: False This claim is false as the video lacks context. In the original video, Pence says he could never vote […]
FACT CHECK: Did The Red Cross Report That Conservative Donations Outweigh Liberal Donations By Over 78%?
Post shared on facebook The American Red Cross claims to have reported that conservative charitable giving exceeds liberal giving by more than 78%. Verdict: False This claim is false and originally stemmed from a satirical post shared on the America – Love It Or Leave It Facebook page. Additionally, an American Red Cross spokesperson denied […]
FACT CHECK: Did the IRS Endorse Kamala Harris?
A post circulating on social media claims that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. The IRS sided with Kamaaara! Hmm 🤔 I don't think this is good. you? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/msJ8M6y5Q0 — 🇺🇸Kimmy🇺🇸 (@kimmagagal2) September 21, 2024 Verdict: Misleading The IRS cannot endorse presidential candidates. The […]
FACT CHECK: Did A Women Use Her Pit Bull To Target Muslim Refugees?
Post Shared by X A woman claims she intentionally drove her XL Bully around Berlin, Germany, to scare Muslim refugees. A German girl decides to rough up refugees and walks her pit bull in a Muslim neighborhood in Berlin. Dogs are considered “haram” in Islam. Notice how they all look scared. 😂 pic.twitter.com/iMkWVbnExQ — Dr. […]
FACT CHECK: No, This Video Does Not Show Iranian Footage Of Israeli Su-25 Jets Attacking Nuclear Facilities
Post Shared by X It claims to show Iranian footage of Israeli Su-25 fighter jets targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. 🚨Breaking News: Footage from Iran of Israeli SU-25S attacking nuclear facility and being repelled by Avenger battery pic.twitter.com/UxJ1Fv9Hzp — Louis vil LeGun 🍌 Notorious TACO (@LouisvilleGun) October 13, 2024 Verdict: False This video is not real […]
FACT CHECK: Did Taylor Swift Refuse To Perform At Hurricane Relief Event?
Post shared on social media Singer Taylor Swift reportedly refused to perform with other musicians at a hurricane relief event. Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton and Jelly Roll will perform benefit concert for hurricane victims, but Taylor Swift says no. — MAGA Steve (@Brownlow2Steve) October 8, 2024 Verdict: False This claim comes from a […]
FACT CHECK: Is Tropical Storm Leslie Projected To Hit The U.S. As A Category Five Hurricane?
Tropical Storm Leslie's current path poses no threat to the United States The attached video appears to be from a gaming app called “Hurricane Outbreak.” Fact check: Hurricane Milton claimed lives. 23 Floridians Just two weeks after Hurricane Helen claimed lives. 20 Floridiansaccording to CNN. Post made with X Tropical Storm Leslie's current path claims […]
FACT CHECK: Video Showing Twin Tornadoes Predates Hurricane Milton
viral video Shared by X It claims to show two tornadoes that hit Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton. Two tornadoes 🤯 Numerous tornadoes were reported across Florida today, estimated at more than 50. When has this happened before? pic.twitter.com/oruxp6QT0f — Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) October 9, 2024 Verdict: False That claim is false. The […]
FACT CHECK: No, Hurricane Milton Was Not Renamed Hurricane ‘Millicent’ In Recognition Of Transgender Awareness Month
virus image Shared by X It displays headlines from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and CNN, each claiming that Hurricane Milton has been renamed Hurricane Millicent in honor of Transgender Awareness Month. oh my god. This is not reality 😭 pic.twitter.com/johQoXNo8R — @ratlimit (@ratlimit) October 9, 2024 Verdict: False There is no evidence that either […]