The rumor emerged in the wake of Trump’s public appeal to Zelenskyy to halt attacks on Russian oil facilities WASHINGTON, DC: Social media has been buzzing with a rumor alleging that former First Lady Hillary Clinton blasted Donald Trump, claiming he prioritizes appeasing Russia after he criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for targeting Moscow’s diesel … Read more
Donald Trump has recently associated resolving the Iran conflict and delivering economic relief with the outcome of the upcoming congressional elections. WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump is purportedly tying several major policy promises to the results of the November midterm elections. According to circulating reports, he stated that keeping Republicans in control of both congressional … Read more
Claim: In September 1992, legendary musician Eric Clapton reportedly invited a 16-year-old deaf fan named Sarah Mitchell onto the stage during a concert in Birmingham, England, and performed directly for her. Rating: False Viral Rumor Recirculates Online A heartwarming tale describing an emotional interaction between Eric Clapton and a deaf teenager began circulating widely across … Read more
Claim: In June 1945, a 22-year-old Japanese teacher named Keiko Mori defied orders and used hand grenades to protect 30 students from surrendering to American troops during the Battle of Okinawa, leading them to their deaths instead. Rating: <input type=”hidden” id=”article_url” value=”/fact-check/keiko-mori-okinawa-story/”/> <p dir=”ltr”><span>Throughout August and September 2026, a viral story spread across social media … Read more
Claim: U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche allegedly stated, “We’re not going to prosecute the predators in the Epstein files and we’re not going to release their names to the public.” Fact Check: Following his confirmation in August 2026, social media users and Reddit communities began spreading rumors that U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche had vowed … Read more
A viral social media post alleged that a journalist spotted Rama Duwaji laughing at 9/11 footage inside a coffee shop, fueling demands for Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s resignation. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Following widespread criticism over Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez being seen smiling during the 9/11 anniversary commemoration at Ground Zero, a … Read more
A viral online post falsely suggested that Donald Trump wanted to make Ireland the 51st US state and reform Riverdance to include arm movements. DUBLIN, IRELAND: During a visit to Dublin where Donald Trump expressed support for Irish unification, a bizarre rumor quickly spread across social media platforms. The online chatter claimed the former US … Read more
Social media posts recently alleged that the National September 11 Memorial had officially barred New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez following their behavior at a recent ceremony. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Following widespread online backlash over footage appearing to show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC — As President Donald Trump continues a wave of unconventional geographical renaming initiatives, a viral social media rumor recently claimed he had announced plans to rebrand Canadian bacon as “American ham.” The claim quickly gained traction online, eliciting a mix of amusement and criticism, and ultimately prompting a closer look at its authenticity. … Read more
Social media rumors spread following the Trump administration’s release of historical 9/11 records on the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. WASHINGTON, DC: In the wake of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, a viral rumor surfaced across various social media platforms suggesting that Donald Trump had published a statement on social media announcing … Read more