The rumor gained traction online following remarks from Donald Trump dismissing worries regarding the extended deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln, in which he asserted the tour was “not nearly long enough.” WASHINGTON, DC: Amid growing scrutiny over life aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, a baseless rumor quickly spread across social media networks. The posts … Read more
‘Any country that fails to pay the monthly ‘digital rent’ will face an internet blackout,’ Trump allegedly remarked WASHINGTON, DC: Social media feeds have been abuzz with a peculiar rumor suggesting that President Donald Trump asserted American dominance over worldwide social media infrastructure. According to the viral narrative, he supposedly demanded that international governments pay … Read more
A widely shared social media post recently claimed that Rama Duwaji issued a threat against Border Czar Tom Homan, leading to a fiery counter-challenge involving LaGuardia Airport. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: A rumor making the rounds online alleges that Rama Duwaji—wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani—threatened Border Czar Tom Homan, sparking a … Read more
A viral social media claim alleged that an entity named ‘Obamacorp’ transferred $40 million to Tucker Carlson’s LLC prior to his remarks criticizing Donald Trump, implying his commentary was financially motivated. WASHINGTON, DC: An unverified rumor circulating online regarding a massive payout to political commentator Tucker Carlson has generated intense debate concerning his recent remarks … Read more
Claim: Scott Yenor, a committee chairman for the Heritage Foundation, stated in 2021 that recruitment efforts should avoid women in fields like engineering, medicine, and law, focusing instead on men, and that an all-male list of Nobel Prize winners is not a failure. Rating: Context Widely shared social media posts accurately attribute the vast majority … Read more
Fact-Check: Did Massachusetts Install a Statue of Moloch? Claim: In August 2026, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey erected a statue of the ancient pagan god Moloch—famously linked in biblical texts to child sacrifice—outside the state Capitol building. Rating: Originated as Satire Understanding the Rumor Social media platforms lit up in August 2026 with claims that the … Read more
Conservative commentator Scott Jennings recently labeled Hasan Piker a “radical socialist” and highlighted a video clip that made it seem as though the streamer was discussing lynchings of Black Americans. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A narrative has been making the rounds on social media suggesting that political commentator and streamer Hasan Piker advocated for the lynching … Read more
Viral social media content falsely alleged that the president was seen being assisted by Secret Service personnel near the Maryland medical facility. WASHINGTON, DC: Questions regarding President Donald Trump‘s physical well-being surfaced online following a wave of unverified rumors suggesting he had been rushed to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The claims quickly gained … Read more
A widely circulated clip on social media features the pair against a backdrop of an Israel-Palestine map. DETROIT, MICHIGAN: Following the success of Michigan Democratic primary candidate Dr Abdul El-Sayed, a suspicious video began making the rounds online. The footage purported to show El-Sayed alongside popular YouTuber Ms Rachel instructing children about Israeli colonizers. The … Read more
The rumor gained traction online after Donald Trump voiced public frustration with Jeanine Pirro’s choice to drop vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn. WASHINGTON, DC: Social media channels have been buzzing with unverified reports claiming that President Donald Trump is weighing the dismissal of US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro. According … Read more