A viral post on X falsely claimed that European officials were furious over Donald Trump hosting Vladimir Putin at an upcoming Miami summit. WASHINGTON, DC: Amid ongoing backlash regarding the invitation extended to Russian President Vladimir Putin for the upcoming G20 Summit in Miami, a fabricated rumor began spreading across social media. The post alleged … Read more
A widely shared video recently surfaced on social media featuring Donald Trump commenting on his political alignment and contrasting economic growth during Democratic and Republican presidencies. WASHINGTON, DC: As the Trump administration faces mounting scrutiny over inflation and the cost of gasoline, a video clip began making the rounds online with claims that Donald Trump … Read more
According to the viral rumor, the billionaire entrepreneur supposedly claimed that Climate Action Now exists solely to halt his endeavors “at all costs.” WASHINGTON, DC: Social media networks have recently been abuzz with a rumor suggesting that Elon Musk has launched a $150 million legal battle against former Vice President Al Gore’s environmental group, “Climate … Read more
President Donald Trump recently held a 90-minute rally in Vandalia, Ohio, rallying his base to support Republican candidates ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Ohio remains a major battleground for the 2026 cycle. The race features Republican Sen. Jon Husted defending his seat against former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, alongside a gubernatorial contest between Republican … Read more
A viral post on X has triggered widespread debate after alleging that the University of Michigan College Republicans offered attendees $200 each to disrupt a Flint Town Hall event hosted by Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. The Viral Allegation Amid a tense political climate leading into the midterm elections, social media users shared a purported … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC — As anticipation builds for the 2026 midterm elections, a rumor began spreading across social media claiming that President Donald Trump pointed the finger at conservative activist Laura Loomer for his administration’s struggles. The claim quickly gained traction online, drawing a mix of mockery, criticism, and calls for fact-checking as Republicans faced grim … Read more
Claim: An image allegedly shows a herd of bison forming a protective ring around a stranded hiker to shield her from a wildfire until a helicopter rescue arrived. Rating: Fake In late September 2026, a viral social media post featured a dramatic image and story about a wild bison herd coming to the rescue of … Read more
Claim: A California school district recently fired a teacher for forcing students to say the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance while facing an LGBTQ+ pride flag, according to late-2026 social media posts. Rating: What’s True The Newport-Mesa Unified School District in Costa Mesa, California, confirmed it placed an unnamed teacher on administrative leave. This action followed … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC — Amid the reopening of a high-profile assault investigation at Cornell University, a viral social media rumor claimed that President Donald Trump had issued an executive order to officially rename the Ivy League institution “Trump Cornell University.” The Claim: Did Trump Rename Cornell University? A post circulating widely on X (formerly Twitter) alleged … Read more
The rumor emerged online following the appointment of AG James as a special prosecutor in a Cornell University investigation. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Social media users recently sparked widespread speculation and requests for fact-checks after a viral rumor claimed that New York Attorney General Letitia James had indicted President Donald Trump in connection with … Read more