A viral claim asserted that Coca-Cola and General Motors halted their advertising on ABC and NBC. The reason cited was the networks’ supposed refusal to broadcast a presidential address by U.S. President Donald Trump on July 16, 2026. This claim originated from “America’s Last Line of Defense,” a website and associated social media pages that … Read more
On July 19, 2026, following Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the men’s FIFA World Cup final, U.S. President Donald Trump presented the trophy to the victorious team. He remained on stage for a period before being escorted away by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Subsequently, a claim emerged on social media suggesting that both FIFA … Read more
A viral social media post has falsely claimed that FIFA instructed Spain’s players to prevent President Donald Trump from touching the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy after their victory over Argentina. This claim is the latest in a series of rumors circulating about Trump’s involvement in the event. The social media post alleged that FIFA … Read more
A recent viral X post alleged that Andrew Tate has requested a full pardon from President Donald Trump. This claim emerged after Tate and his brother, Tristan Tate, were involved in legal proceedings in the US, following their departure from Romania and in connection with British extradition warrants. The rumor originated from an X post … Read more
In July 2026, social media discussions circulated regarding remarks made by Donald Trump concerning the CHIPS and Science Act. A viral claim suggested that Trump conflated the terms “transistor” and “transgender” while criticizing the legislation. The CHIPS and Science Act, enacted in 2022, is a bipartisan measure designed to bolster domestic semiconductor manufacturing. Online, particularly … Read more
The practice of changing clocks twice a year to adjust for daylight saving time is met with widespread dissatisfaction. A recent survey indicates that only 12% of Americans are content with the current semiannual time shifts. In response to this sentiment, Congress is considering legislation to eliminate these changes. On July 14th, the U.S. House … Read more
A viral social media post is circulating with claims regarding voter registration in New Jersey. The post, originating from conservative commentator Nick Sortor, asserts that Governor Mikie Sherrill confirmed thousands of noncitizens were registered to vote and suggests widespread election misconduct. These claims have gained significant attention online, as issues of noncitizen voting and election … Read more
In July 2026, President Donald Trump issued an order affecting two national monuments in Utah. This action would reduce the acreage of Bears Ears National Monument and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument by a combined total of approximately 2.9 million acres. National monuments are designated areas of significant natural or cultural importance, set aside for preservation. … Read more
A video circulating online falsely claims to show a man destroying Flock cameras in the U.S. While the video itself is authentic, depicting the dismantling of surveillance cameras, it was filmed in London, not the United States, and the cameras are not from Flock. The video shows an individual cutting down and pushing over tall … Read more
A viral video circulating online falsely claims that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized Christopher Nolan’s film, “The Odyssey,” suggesting it was marketed towards “gay men and cowards.” The clip gained traction on social media platforms, with users debating its authenticity. In the video, Kennedy is purportedly heard saying, “If you liked The Odyssey, I have … Read more