FACT CHECK: Threads Post Makes False Claim About Bourla’s Comments On COVID-19 Pandemic
A post shared on Threads claims Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla recently admitted COVID-19 was a “test.” Post by @cj_wirenut View on Threads Verdict: False The original video shows that comments Bourla made at the Economic Club of Chicago in February 2023 were taken out of context. A spokesperson for Pfizer denied the claim’s […]
FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Falsely Claims US Ambassador To The UN Was Arrested For Treason
post Share on Facebook US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield claims she has been arrested by US Marines for treason. Verdict: False The allegations are false and originate from an article published on June 17 by satirical website Real Raw News. Fact check: Thomas-Greenfield took up the post of US Ambassador to the […]
FACT CHECK: Did Biden Pose For Photo While Holding This Sign?
This photo has been digitally altered. The original sign encouraged viewers to get the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination. After Trump was convicted of a felony in New York City, he outraised the Biden campaign in fundraising. Associated Press According to reports, the Trump campaign raised more than $60 million more than the Biden campaign in May. […]
FACT CHECK: Did The Guardian Publish A Headline Claiming Islam ‘Embraced The LGBTQ+ Community’?
The headline is digitally fabricated. Starmer has made no such remarks. Ahead of the United Kingdom’s first general election after leaving the European Union, immigration is at the forefront of voters’ minds, NPR reported. The UK has seen record high numbers of immigrants while Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to deport migrants to East Africa. A post […]
Fact checker admits Trump never called neo-Nazis ‘very fine people’
The left-leaning fact-checking website Snopes confirmed Saturday that former President Trump never called neo-Nazis “very fine people” during a press conference following the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville. Critics of Trump have long argued that after the incident he equated neo-Nazis with dissidents. President Biden has been leading among the critics, citing the […]
Left wing fact checker admits Trump never called Charlottesville neo-Nazis ‘very fine people’ in blow to Biden
The left-leaning fact-checking website Snopes confirmed Saturday that former President Trump never called neo-Nazis “very fine people” during a press conference following the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville. Critics of Trump have long argued that after the incident he equated neo-Nazis with dissidents. President Biden has been leading the way among them, citing […]
FACT CHECK: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Didn’t Say Russia Would Be Forced To Surrender
A post shared on Threads claims Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Russia would be forced to surrender. Verdict: False Meloni said Ukraine would have been forced to surrender if the “international community” did not support it. She did not say that Russia would be forced to surrender. Fact Check: Italy may send Storm Shadow cruise […]
FACT CHECK: X Video Purporting To Show Man Confronting Jill Biden On ‘The View’ Is Satirical
video Share with X The video shows a man on ABC’s talk show “The View” questioning First Lady Jill Biden about her husband, President Joe Biden’s political record. Would any Nigerian journalist have the guts to do something like this?myself: FollowTag yourself ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/EnEoASyKV5 — Captain JAM i L👨🏾✈️ (SkyDanfoDriver) 🛫 (@CaptJamyl) June 7, 2024 […]
FACT CHECK: Is Joe Biden’s Sister Married To The Owner Of Dominion Voting Systems?
A video shared on Instagram claims President Joe Biden’s sister, Valerie Biden Owens, is married to Stephen Owens, who purportedly owns Dominion Voting Systems. Screenshot captured via Instagram Verdict: False Multiple sources, including Biden Owens’ personal website, indicate she is married to attorney and businessman Jack Owens. According to Forbes, Stephen Owens is the managing […]
FACT CHECK: Has The State Of NJ Suspended Trump’s Liquor License Following His Felony Conviction?
A post shared on Threads claims the state of New Jersey has purportedly suspended 2024 presumptive Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump’s liquor license following his recent felony conviction. Post by @jonnajohnston3 View on Threads Verdict: Misleading As of June 10, NJ.com reported Trump’s liquor licenses are under review by the state […]