Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Criticized for $130,000 Housing Request
#PeteHegseth #FakeNewsPete Hegseth criticizes former Fox News colleague as he defends his request for over $130,000 to repair his government-furnished home, including a paint job. The Democrats have questioned the expense, but Hegseth dismisses their concerns as "fake news." read more
Fake AI-Generated Posts Mislead Facebook Users on Elon Musk Inventions
#FakeNews #ElonMuskAI-generated "slop" posts are spreading on Facebook, falsely attributing inventions like a "water engine" and a flying saucer to Elon Musk. The surge in posts coincided with Musk's involvement in helping elect Donald Trump, with some creators earning bonuses. read more
Trump Jokes About Sniper Having to "Shoot Through Fake News"
#DonaldTrump #FakeNewsFormer US President Donald Trump jokes at a rally in Pennsylvania that a sniper would have to "shoot through the fake news" to get to him, referring to two previous assassination attempts during the election campaign. read more
"Russian Group Orchestrated Fake Kamala Harris Hit-and-Run News"
#FakeNews #RussianPropagandaMicrosoft researchers accused Russia of spreading a fake news story about Kamala Harris being involved in a hit-and-run in 2011. The group paid an actor and utilized a fake news website to distribute the claim. This is part of Russia's foreign influence efforts for the US elections. read more
"Baseless Claims About Haitian Immigrants Eating Pets in Ohio"
#FakeNews #USPoliticsThe origin of false claims by Trump and JD Vance about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Ohio was revealed, originating from a local woman who heard it fourth-hand. The baseless story was debunked by police, but Trump continued spreading it. read more
Trump and Vance fuel anti-immigrant sentiment with false claims.
#Immigration #FakeNewsTrump and JD Vance spread false claims about Haitian and Venezuelan immigrants, alleging a nonexistent "migrant crime" wave in the US. Vance even falsely claimed Haitian immigrants in Ohio eat pets. read more
#FakeNews #DebunkedClaims
The article discusses various false claims shared on social media this week, including a debunked story about a sharpshooter not firing on a suspect during an attempted assassination of former President Trump. Another false claim involved Trump stating babies change drastically after vaccination. A misleading photo about Trump's ear injury was also clarified, with Starbucks not sponsoring the Republican National Convention. read more
#FakeNews #USPolitics
A fake social media post suggesting a California professor called for Trump's death caused uproar, with calls for her firing from local Republican officials. The post, attributed to Professor Louise Kelly, was debunked by the university, leading to calls for legal action. read more
#TrumpTrial #FakeNews
The Trump campaign vehemently denied allegations that former President Trump fell asleep during his trial, labeling the claims as "100% fake news." Media reports suggested Trump struggled to keep his eyes open, prompting online jokes under the nickname "Sleepy Don." read more