FACT CHECK: Viral X Post Does Not Show ABC News Debate Poll
Trending Images Share with X ABC News claims that a poll showed that 92% of viewers believe 2024 Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump won the recent presidential debate hosted by the network. ABC's own post-debate poll pic.twitter.com/9GdzRmwGRU — Posts from Donald J. Trump's Truthful Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) September 11, 2024 Verdict: False The poll […]
FACT CHECK: Post Makes False Claims About Tim Walz’s Coaching Record
Posts Share on Facebook Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz was a rookie coach but claims he was fired after being arrested for drunk driving. Verdict: False Waltz was arrested before he became a football coach. Waltz was not fired from his coaching job and helped coach at a college level, but he resigned in 2006 […]
FACT CHECK: Did Michelle Obama Post About The Epstein Documents?
Posts Share on social media It purportedly shows an image from a post in which former First Lady Michelle Obama is seen discussing Epstein's client list. Verdict: False This post originated from a parody account. Fact check: Michelle Obama recently attended the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with her husband, former President Barack Obama, and […]
FACT CHECK: Threads Post Falsely Claims Kamala Harris Is Using Nazi Slogan, ‘Strength Through Joy’ For Her Campaign
Posts Share in thread Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris is allegedly using the Nazi slogan “Strength Through Joy” during her 2024 presidential campaign. Posted by @sarah82460 View by thread Verdict: False The slogan does not appear on Harris' 2024 campaign website or on any of her verified social media accounts, and there is no […]
FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Claims Bill Gates Is Inserting HIV Into Mpox Vaccine
Posts Share on Facebook It has been alleged that Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates laced the Mpox vaccine with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Verdict: False The claim is false and originated from an article published on August 19 on The People's Voice, a website known for spreading “fake news.” In an email to […]
FACT CHECK: Post Showing Michelle Obama Attacking Donald Trump Is False
Shared Post Facebook The video purportedly shows former first lady Michelle Obama tweeting that Trump was on sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's list and calling him a “rapist.” Verdict: False The post is clearly a parody. Obama has not commented on Epstein's flight records, nor has he recently commented on Trump. Fact check: Republican vice presidential […]
‘When You Lose The Editorial Board Of The Washington Post’: Karl Rove Calls Harris’ First Policy Speech A ‘Disaster’
Karl Rove, a former senior official in the George W. Bush administration, said Monday that Vice President Kamala Harris has given former President Donald Trump a “great opportunity” by calling for price controls. Harris put forward the proposal. Reportedly The Federal Trade Commission will be allowed to impose “severe penalties” for “price gouging” in grocery […]
FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Falsely Claims An African Immigrant Recently Stabbed A Police Officer In Manchester, U.K.
video Share on Facebook It purports to show a police officer being allegedly stabbed by an African immigrant in Manchester, England. Verdict: False This claim is false. The original video shared on YouTube allegedly showed the acid attack taking place at Piccadilly Bus Terminus. On August 8, the Manchester Evening News reported that police had […]
‘Squandered The Moment’: Washington Post Editorial Board Blasts Kamala Harris’s Economic Rollout As ‘Disappointment’
The Washington Post editorial board on Friday criticized Vice President Kamala Harris' economic policy announcement, calling it a “disappointment.” Harris spoke on Friday in an effort to address the economic concerns of American voters, but her approach drew criticism for lacking a substantive plan and relying on populist rhetoric. According to “Amid continuing frustration over […]
FACT CHECK: Threads Post Falsely Attributes Quote About Celine Dion To Lara Trump
Trending Posts Share in thread The site claims to contain comments made by Lara Trump, co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) and daughter-in-law of former 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, about Canadian singer Celine Dion. Posted by @neilgerardo6710 View by thread Verdict: False This claim is false. According to USA Today, the claim […]
