The baby name “Donald” reached a record low in popularity for new U.S. births in 2025. Social media users shared this information in June and July of 2026, often accompanied by images of U.S. President Donald Trump. For instance, one post on X featured a picture of Trump with a baby, stating, “Fewer than 400 … Read more
A claim circulating online alleges that Charles Spencer, brother of the late Princess Diana, delivered a critical speech about Queen Camilla at a royal gala in 2026. This claim has been rated as false. Reports and videos, primarily on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok, suggested that Spencer used the occasion to reveal personal writings … Read more
Conservative activist Laura Loomer has circulated a claim that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was denied a security clearance by the FBI due to national security concerns. Loomer stated that an anonymous senior FBI source informed her of this denial, citing suspected communication with Islamic terrorist organizations as the reason Mamdani is considered a … Read more
A viral claim asserted that Coca-Cola and General Motors halted their advertising on ABC and NBC. The reason cited was the networks’ supposed refusal to broadcast a presidential address by U.S. President Donald Trump on July 16, 2026. This claim originated from “America’s Last Line of Defense,” a website and associated social media pages that … Read more
On July 19, 2026, following Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the men’s FIFA World Cup final, U.S. President Donald Trump presented the trophy to the victorious team. He remained on stage for a period before being escorted away by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Subsequently, a claim emerged on social media suggesting that both FIFA … Read more
A viral social media post has falsely claimed that FIFA instructed Spain’s players to prevent President Donald Trump from touching the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy after their victory over Argentina. This claim is the latest in a series of rumors circulating about Trump’s involvement in the event. The social media post alleged that FIFA … Read more
A recent viral X post alleged that Andrew Tate has requested a full pardon from President Donald Trump. This claim emerged after Tate and his brother, Tristan Tate, were involved in legal proceedings in the US, following their departure from Romania and in connection with British extradition warrants. The rumor originated from an X post … Read more
In July 2026, social media discussions circulated regarding remarks made by Donald Trump concerning the CHIPS and Science Act. A viral claim suggested that Trump conflated the terms “transistor” and “transgender” while criticizing the legislation. The CHIPS and Science Act, enacted in 2022, is a bipartisan measure designed to bolster domestic semiconductor manufacturing. Online, particularly … Read more
The practice of changing clocks twice a year to adjust for daylight saving time is met with widespread dissatisfaction. A recent survey indicates that only 12% of Americans are content with the current semiannual time shifts. In response to this sentiment, Congress is considering legislation to eliminate these changes. On July 14th, the U.S. House … Read more
A viral social media post is circulating with claims regarding voter registration in New Jersey. The post, originating from conservative commentator Nick Sortor, asserts that Governor Mikie Sherrill confirmed thousands of noncitizens were registered to vote and suggests widespread election misconduct. These claims have gained significant attention online, as issues of noncitizen voting and election … Read more