Fact Check: Did Donald Trump Say “Grass is Like Human Beings”? Claim: U.S. President Donald Trump remarked, “You know, grass is like human beings. Grass has a life also.” Rating: Correctly Attributed Context: Throughout late 2025 and mid-2026, Donald Trump made several public statements drawing parallels between the lifespans of humans and turf. For example, … Read more
Claim: As of spring 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump is allocating $5 million of taxpayer funds to coat Washington, D.C. horse monuments in gold. Rating: What’s True The Trump administration approved a federally funded $5 million contract dedicated to the comprehensive restoration and regilding of four major bronze equestrian sculptures in the nation’s capital, which … Read more
Misinformation spread rapidly online following a New York City press conference addressing plans for municipal grocery stores NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: A plan introduced by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to establish five city-run supermarkets has triggered a wave of viral misinformation online. Conservative influencers, social media users, and Republican figures quickly amplified … Read more
Senator Ted Cruz recently alleged that progressive candidates and Democrats aim to abolish major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas while simultaneously pushing for Sharia law in the US. WASHINGTON, DC: During a recent discussion regarding Michigan polls and the broader Democratic Party, Senator Ted Cruz asserted that left-leaning politicians seek to dismantle traditional American holidays. … Read more
The rumor gained traction amid ongoing efforts by Donald Trump to reduce Middle East friction through active ceasefire negotiations. WASHINGTON, DC: Amid ongoing diplomatic discussions between the United States, Israel, and Iran regarding a potential ceasefire and Tehran’s nuclear program, a viral post on X claimed that Israel accused President Donald Trump of “begging for … Read more
Fact Check: Did a Chef Prove U.S. Sen. Rand Paul Received a COVID-19 Vaccine? Claim: In July 2026, a chef asserted that he knew U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) had received a COVID-19 vaccination because Paul attended an early 2022 event catered by the chef, which allegedly mandated that unmasked guests provide proof of vaccination … Read more
Claim: Capital One bank shut down 300 accounts belonging to U.S. President Donald Trump, citing anti-money laundering concerns. Rating: Context Legal representatives for Capital One stated in a July 2026 court submission that the institution closed accounts linked to 12 plaintiffs for “anti-money laundering reasons” following internal evaluations by the bank’s specialists. The institution did … Read more
Laura Loomer shared on social media, “Another assassination attempt on President Trump was just thwarted.” DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA: A 38-year-old armed individual named Jeanine John Taele was taken into police custody on Sunday, August 2. The arrest occurred near the Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, shortly before President Donald Trump was scheduled to … Read more
The ongoing conflict with Iran has sparked widespread concern over the heavy consumption of critical U.S. military stockpiles. WASHINGTON, DC: Recent reports have raised alarms regarding the state of United States military reserves amid the ongoing Iran war. A viral assertion suggests that Washington has burned through 85% of its primary missile interceptors, warning that … Read more
Despite President Donald Trump’s persistent assertions that criminal activity ruined the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., the Justice Department moved to drop vandalism charges against individuals previously accused of the crime, attributing the landmark’s deterioration to faulty repairs instead. Federal prosecutors submitted a 20-page legal filing in D.C. Superior Court on July 31 … Read more