Maine Wire Editor-in-Chief Steven Robinson asserted that Graham Platner’s oyster business was fabricated and served as a campaign tool after his Senate bid commenced. This assertion gained traction following a Fox News appearance on June 5th, where Robinson alleged that Platner’s business was “totally fake” and created subsequent to the launch of Platner’s Senate campaign … Read more
A claim that former First Lady Michelle Obama sued UFC fighter Josh Hokit after he referred to her as “a man” following a White House event on June 14, 2026, has been circulating online. The rumor suggests that after Hokit’s remarks during a UFC event held at the White House as part of America’s 250th … Read more
Donald Trump recently asserted that his administration’s immigration policies led to a decrease in car insurance premiums, while claiming that current immigration levels under the Biden administration have caused rates to surge. This assertion comes as many Americans have experienced rising car insurance costs. An examination of the evidence suggests the claim is not supported. … Read more
A video circulating online claims to show a masked individual scaling the U.S. Justice Department building and removing a banner bearing President Donald Trump’s image. The banner, which promoted the slogan “Make America Safe Again,” was reportedly displayed on February 19, 2026. However, this video has been determined to be fabricated. Reverse image searches and … Read more
A viral social media post claimed that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated a petition to reinstate President Donald Trump’s name on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts had garnered over 10 million signatures, calling it “the will of the American people” and a record-breaking federal document. However, this claim is … Read more
A widely shared social media post attributed a statement to Donald Trump, claiming he called for an end to the “transgender mutilation” of American children. This statement quickly garnered significant attention online, resonating with Trump’s prior public comments and policy decisions concerning transgender healthcare for minors. In 2025, Trump enacted executive orders that classified gender-affirming … Read more
A social media rumor claimed the Trump administration stated that $300 billion allocated to Iran in a peace deal would be rendered worthless by inflation. This claim circulated widely, prompting varied reactions online, with many criticizing the supposed dismissal of the sum. However, an examination of the claim reveals it to be false. There is … Read more
A circulating claim on social media suggests that rapper Cardi B was critically injured in a shooting incident that occurred in front of a penthouse. The claim gained traction on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok, presenting itself as a newsreel-style video. This video purportedly shows police activity, footage of Cardi B, and … Read more
A viral social media claim suggested Representative Thomas Massie stated that Israel deployed rockets, cannons, and napalm during the 1967 attack on the USS Liberty. The claim, circulating on platforms like X and Facebook, alleges that Massie confirmed the use of napalm in the incident. According to the rumor, Massie described the attack in detail, … Read more
Individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) sometimes experience apprehension about potential symptom flare-ups or recurrences following vaccination with live attenuated vaccines. This concern can contribute to reluctance in getting vaccinated. However, a recent investigation published in JAMA Network Open has revealed that MS patients can safely receive live attenuated vaccines for measles, mumps, and rubella … Read more