A viral social media post falsely alleged that a federal judge mandated Chelsea Clinton to pay $1.7 million plus over a decade of interest to reimburse taxpayers for wedding expenses. WASHINGTON, DC: A widespread rumor on social media recently claimed that Chelsea Clinton—daughter of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton—was … Read more
Social Media Users Spread Satirical Rumor Regarding Presidential Resignation Payouts WASHINGTON, DC: As the midterm elections approach, a social media rumor recently gained traction, alleging that millions of citizens banded together to offer Donald Trump $90 if he agreed to step down from the presidency. The bizarre assertion triggered divided opinions online, with some users … Read more
A viral rumor recently swept across social media platforms alleging that veteran actor James Woods launched a scathing attack on Robert De Niro, accusing him of hypocrisy and criticizing Hollywood’s culture. The Viral Claim According to a widely shared post on X, De Niro had targeted Woods during an anti-Donald Trump rant, reportedly labeling him … Read more
Following a viral screenshot, claims surfaced that Donald Trump used Truth Social to lash out at Peter Girnus, an individual who allegedly posed as a member of the Nobel Committee. WASHINGTON, DC: Amid frustration from Donald Trump over the Norwegian Nobel Committee passing him over for this year’s Peace Prize, rumors began spreading online that … Read more
A widely shared online video falsely claimed that Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed issued a religious decree targeting reporters over inquiries regarding extremism. LANSING, MICHIGAN — As anticipation builds ahead of the midterm elections, social media platforms have seen the spread of a fabricated rumor alleging that Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed threatened journalists … Read more
Claim: The Kmart retail chain sold pet monkeys in the 1960s. Rating: <input type=”hidden” id=”article_url” value=”/fact-check/kmart-sell-monkeys-1960s/”/> <p>A viral rumor circulating across social media platforms asserts that the once-ubiquitous Kmart retail chain actually used to sell live pet monkeys back in the 1960s.</p> <p>On Oct. 7, a Facebook user shared a personal recollection about being taken … Read more
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — As anticipation builds for Avengers: Doomsday, a rumor recently swept across social media suggesting that Robert Downey Jr., who has been cast as Doctor Doom, would be swapped out for Cillian Murphy in Avengers: Secret Wars. The speculation quickly generated a wave of mixed emotions and debate online, prompting a closer … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC — The role of the White House press secretary is traditionally a central pillar of any presidential administration, responsible for articulating policies and fielding inquiries from the media corps. Recently, however, speculation spread across social media suggesting that Donald Trump might permanently forgo filling the position. The Viral Rumor A widely shared post … Read more
A widely circulated post falsely attributes a quote to Caitlyn Jenner, claiming she stated, ‘I’m tired of pretending I have a period every month’ LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A viral social media rumor claiming that Caitlyn Jenner is detransitioning and returning to life as a man has recently gained traction online. The post pairs a fabricated … Read more