FACT CHECK: Did Sylvester Stallone Call Robert De Niro A ‘Woke Creep’?
A post shared on X claims Sylvester Stallone declined to work with fellow actor Robert De Niro on a $1 billion project, calling him a “woke creep.” pic.twitter.com/5fTRm85oXj — 🔨Robert The Builder 🇺🇸 (@NobodymrRobert) June 2, 2024 Verdict: False The claim is baseless. It was posted originally by a satirical website. Fact Check: De Niro […]
FACT CHECK: Did Walmart Switch To 24 Hour Operations On June 3?
post Share on Facebook The company claims that starting June 3, 2024, all Walmart stores across the U.S. will be open 24 hours a day. Verdict: False This claim is unfounded: A Walmart spokesperson told Check Your Fact in an email that the company has no current plans to return stores to 24-hour operations. Fact […]
FACT CHECK: X Post Falsely Claims US-Built Pier In Gaza Collapsed Into The Sea
A post shared on X claims a U.S.-built pier in Gaza purportedly collapsed into the sea. Red Alert 🚨 The US-built pier in Gaza has collapsed into the sea. It cost $320 million.#USA #Israel #Gaza #PALESTINE #Rafah #Barbecue pic.twitter.com/L8L3DrMvKm — Bharat Spectrum (@BharatSpectrum) May 30, 2024 Verdict: False According to a May 28 article from The […]
FACT CHECK: Video Claims To Show USS Dwight D. Eisenhower On Fire
video Share with X It claims to have footage of the US aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower on fire after a Houthi attack. Yemen was attacked by Eisenhower, ships loaded with warhead missiles came on board and the impact was precise and direct.If the video stops, the EEUU will remain silent. Surely, the victims […]
ABC anchor shows his true colors when Trump attorney points out inconvenient fact about Trump prosecutor: ‘In front of you’
ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos ended an interview Sunday when his guest presented evidence that questioned the Biden administration’s influence in President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. At the end of the controversial interview, Trump’s lawyer Will Schaerf argued that his client’s prosecution demonstrates the “weaponization of the justice system” and the “politicization of prosecution.” […]
FACT CHECK: Image Of Trump Appearing To Be Apprehended By Police Is AI-Generated
An image shared on Instagram purports to show 2024 presumptive Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump appearing to be apprehended by police. Verdict: False The claim is false. A content detection scan using the website “Hive Moderation” reveals the image is 99% likely to have been generated with artificial intelligence (AI). In addition, a […]
FACT CHECK: Was Lia Thomas Told To Try Out For Men’s Olympic Team?
post Share on social media The United States Olympic Committee has announced that transgender swimmer Leah Thomas will be able to try out for the men’s team. Verdict: False The claim originated from a satirical website. Fact check: U.S. lawmakers have called on the Department of Justice and the International Olympic Committee to investigate China’s […]
FACT CHECK: Viral X Video Falsely Claims To Show Karine Jean-Pierre Leaving Briefing Room After Question From Doocy
A viral video shared on X purports to show White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre leaving the briefing room following a question from Fox News reporter Peter Doocy. Looks Like Full Blown Freakout Mode. She’s giving up 😂 🇺🇸 🔥 🔊 pic.twitter.com/giSICyhHyq — Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) May 30, 2024 Verdict: False The claim is […]
FACT CHECK: Image Purporting To Show Rishi Sunak Standing In Front Of ‘Moron’ Sign Is Altered
image Share on Facebook The photo shows British Chancellor Rishi Sunak standing in front of a sign that reads “Idiot”. Screenshot captured from Facebook Verdict: False The claim is false and the image has been digitally altered: the original image of Mr Sunak published online via Getty Images shows the British prime minister posing in […]
FACT CHECK: Was The USS Dwight E. Eisenhower Struck By Houthis Rebels?
Houthi rebels Claimed It is believed to have collided with the American aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. pic.twitter.com/6EhFBxxo8x — Armed Forces (@army21ye) May 31, 2024 Verdict: Misleading The Houthis have not offered any evidence for their claims, and defense officials have denied that the Eisenhower was attacked. Fact check: A Houthi rebel spokesman said […]