Yes. A large gold-colored statue of Donald Trump is real and was publicly displayed. However, based on our review of event footage, news coverage, and images tied to the viral posts, many social media users incorrectly identified where the statue was located. The statue was not displayed in the locations claimed by many reposts online. … Read more
Yes. Based on our review of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announcements, social media posts, and reporting referenced in the source article, a detector dog at a U.S. airport really did uncover more than 100 pork and chicken sandwiches from Thailand hidden inside a traveler’s luggage. The story went viral after photos showed a … Read more
Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that former President Barack Obama “sent Iran billions of dollars in cash.” While the statement is rooted in a real transfer involving pallets of foreign currency delivered to Iran in 2016, the viral talking point often omits key details about why the money was sent and where it came from. … Read more
Yes, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) included some pharmaceutical compounds linked to birth control and abortion medication on a contaminant monitoring list related to water systems. However, based on our review of the EPA program referenced in the source article, viral claims suggesting the government is using the list to “track women” or secretly … Read more
The viral story is partly true, but the full context is often missing online. Based on our review of music industry records, archived reporting, and publishing-rights history, Michael Jackson did not personally buy only Eminem’s catalog as direct revenge for the rapper mocking him in “Just Lose It.” Instead, Jackson held a stake in Sony/ATV, … Read more
No. Based on our investigation, Donald Trump did not post a message claiming Iran was secretly powering American windmills through “atmospheric corridors” or hidden wind transfers. The viral screenshot circulating online was fabricated. The fake post spread across social media alongside real discussions about Trump’s long-running criticism of wind energy. Because Trump has repeatedly made … Read more
Yes. Based on our review of IRS filing season statistics and tax policy analysis referenced in the source article, average IRS tax refunds in 2026 were roughly 11% higher than they were during the same period in 2025. The claim gained attention after Rep. Nicholas Langworthy stated in a March 2026 social media post that … Read more
A viral quote claiming actor Matthew McConaughey said that if Kamala Harris had become president, “Trump would be in prison” is fake. Based on our investigation, we found no evidence that McConaughey ever made the statement circulating online. The quote appears to have originated from fabricated social media posts and misleading meme-style graphics rather than … Read more
A viral video claiming to show a futuristic floating water bicycle built from recycled plastic bottles does not depict a real working invention. Based on our investigation, the clip was generated using artificial intelligence and digitally edited to appear like a genuine engineering prototype. The video spread widely across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and X, where … Read more
A viral video claiming to show influencer Erika Kirk introducing rapper Zukenee at Rolling Loud Orlando — while secretly revealing that rapper Karrahbooo was actually on stage through a supposed “body swap” — is fake. Based on our investigation, the clip was digitally manipulated and shows clear signs of AI-generated editing and altered visuals. The … Read more