A screenshot circulating online in July 2026 falsely claims to show a December 2025 post from U.S. President Donald Trump on Truth Social. The purported post states that Trump spoke with Jesus, who allegedly expressed his father’s happiness with Trump’s “Making America Great Again” efforts and claimed that the world owes Trump gratitude for his … Read more
Following the recent inauguration of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, a false narrative gained traction online, alleging that city officials had issued a 15-day ultimatum to former President Barack Obama to settle a $14 million debt owed to contractors, or face the shutdown of the center. This claim, which circulated widely on social media, … Read more
A social media post suggesting Iran linked the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to President Donald Trump disclosing information about Jeffrey Epstein’s island has been debunked. Amidst heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, a rumor circulated online claiming Iran stated the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until President Trump revealed the … Read more
Social media posts circulating in late 2026 claimed that Tom Homan, who currently serves as President Donald Trump’s "border czar," was formerly President Barack Obama’s "ICE chief" and received an award for a high number of deportations. The posts suggest a double standard in how Homan’s tenure was perceived under different administrations. An examination of … Read more
A social media post has sparked speculation regarding New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the wedding costs of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden. The viral post on X alleged that Mayor Mamdani had agreed to reimburse Swift for her wedding expenses at the iconic venue. According to the circulating rumor, … Read more
A new regulation in the European Union mandates that starting July 7, 2026, all new cars and vans sold must be equipped with an “Advanced driver distraction warning system” (ADDW). This system is designed to monitor driver attention and alert them if they appear distracted. While the legislation does not specify the exact technology to … Read more
A claim circulating on social media alleged that Republican Party Chairman Matthew Reilly resigned after being found passed out in his car with a crack pipe. This assertion is true. Matthew Reilly, who was the chairman of the Cranston, Rhode Island, Republican Party, was indeed arrested in May 2023. Police discovered him unconscious in his … Read more
A federal judge’s decision to remove Donald Trump’s name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has been met with a circulating claim on social media. The assertion suggests that the judge involved in the ruling accepted bribes from George Soros to make that decision. This analysis aims to examine the origins … Read more
On July 8, 2026, a photograph of former Los Angeles mayoral candidate and reality television personality Spencer Pratt, taken in the White House alongside the Declaration of Independence, circulated online. Multiple social media posts alleged that Pratt had shared the image with a caption stating that the historical document reads: “We hold these truths to … Read more
A widely circulated claim stated that Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed a bill eliminating the math, reading, and writing requirements for high school graduation, purportedly to aid students of color. This assertion began gaining traction on social media platforms, including Facebook and X, on July 9th. Accompanying images featured Governor Kotek with superimposed text alleging … Read more