A viral screenshot on social media recently sparked intense debate by alleging Donald Trump complained about the financial toll of non-working holidays WASHINGTON, DC: Social media users have been sharing a purported post from Donald Trump asserting that the United States suffers billions of dollars in losses due to an excess of non-working holidays. The … Read more
Recent headlines have linked xylitol—a popular low-calorie sweetener commonly found in items like cough drops, jams, and chewing gum—to potential cardiovascular risks. While this sounds concerning, there is no need to empty your pantry just yet. The conclusions stem from research that has not yet undergone peer review or official publication. Furthermore, the amounts of … Read more
Claim: Texas state Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat, voted against SB 17, a bill meant to prevent China from buying land in Texas. Rating: Context Records confirm that Talarico voted against SB 17, despite previously supporting efforts to amend its text. The final version incorporated changes that critics argued stretched the legislation past its initial … Read more
Fact Check: The “Melania Canal” Announcement Claim: A viral screenshot shows an authentic Truth Social post by U.S. President Donald Trump, announcing the creation of the “Melania Canal” to connect with “Lake America” (formerly Lake Ontario). Rating: Labeled Satire What’s the Truth? Following reports in August 2026 that U.S. President Donald Trump intended to rename … Read more
Fact Check: Former White House Chef Andre Rush on Donald Trump Claim: Former White House chef Andre Rush stated that Donald Trump is a diligent worker and always maintained a friendly demeanor toward the staff. Rating: Mixture What’s True In verified interviews with credible media outlets, Rush has made remarks such as, “He’s a worker. … Read more
Claim: The EPA under U.S. President Donald Trump cleared the pesticide trifludimoxazin for use, despite it being identified as a known carcinogen and a persistent PFAS “forever chemical.” <div class=”rating_wrapper”> <span class=”wrapper_title”>Rating:</span> <a id=”main_rating” class=”rating_link_wrapper” href=”https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/rating/mostly_true”> <div class=”rating_img_wrap”> <img class=”lazy-image” src=”https://mediaproxy.snopes.com/width/200/https://media.snopes.com/2018/03/rating-mostly-true-new.png” alt=”Mostly True”/> </div> </a> </div> <div id=”outer_fact_context” class=”outer_fact_check_context”> <div class=”fact_check_info_wrapper”> <span class=”fact_check_info_title”>What’s Undetermined</span> <p … Read more
Claim: During the summer of 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump directed the removal of the weeping willow trees situated outside the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. <div class=”rating_wrapper”> <span class=”wrapper_title”>Rating:</span> <a id=”main_rating” class=”rating_link_wrapper” href=”https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/rating/false”> <div class=”rating_img_wrap”> <img class=”lazy-image” src=”https://mediaproxy.snopes.com/width/200/https://media.snopes.com/2018/03/rating-false.png” alt=”False”/> </div> </a> </div> <div id=”outer_fact_context” class=”outer_fact_check_context”> <div class=”fact_check_info_wrapper”> … Read more
Rumors suggest Trump reassigned emergency personnel from the flood zone to a Washington, DC, beautification project. GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA: In the wake of the severe flash floods at Grand Canyon National Park on August 29, social media platforms lit up with accusations against President Donald Trump. The viral claims asserted that he had pulled first … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC — A viral social media claim recently sparked widespread mockery and a prompt fact-check after falsely alleging that Donald Trump used his official Truth Social account to endorse an online platform run by White House Communications Director Steven Cheung, complete with a promotional code. Claim: Donald Trump shared a promo code for Steve … Read more
The rumor emerged as discussions heated up regarding the newly dubbed ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act.’ WASHINGTON, DC: A viral post circulating on social media claims that citizen journalist Nick Shirley has uncovered evidence that Senator Bernie Sanders holds a $15 million account in a Chinese bank. This unverified assertion quickly generated substantial online criticism directed … Read more