Trumps Sharpie Tale Debunked by Maker
#TrumpSharpieStory #FactCheckPresident Trump recounted a detailed phone call about obtaining custom Sharpie pens during a Cabinet meeting. However, Sharpie's parent company stated they have no record of this conversation, contradicting the president's story. read more
Trumps Cognitive Test Claims Debunked Online
#Trump #FactCheckTrump's boast about acing a cognitive test during a cabinet meeting was fact-checked. A community note and AI chatbot clarified it's a basic screening tool for impairment, not a complex intelligence assessment. read more
Trumps State of the Union Claims Fact-Checked
#FactCheck #StateOfTheUnionPresident Trump's State of the Union made bold claims on the economy and ending wars. Fact-checking reveals a nuanced picture: some statements on crime were true, but assertions on inflation, investment, and "eight wars" were misleading or exaggerated. read more
Trumps SOTU Claims Collapse Under Fact-Check
#FactCheck #StateOfTheUnionTrump's record-length State of the Union address contained numerous false claims on jobs, energy prices, immigration, and foreign policy, with fact-checkers highlighting significant exaggerations and misleading statements about his administration's achievements. read more
"Fact-checking in VP debate exposes tensions over immigration narratives"
#FactCheck #VicePresidentialDebateJD Vance criticized a moderator for fact-checking him during a vice presidential debate against Tim Walz. Vance claimed Springfield, Ohio had overwhelmed schools, hospitals, and affordable housing due to illegal immigrants, but Margaret Brennan corrected him, stating the migrants had legal status, leading Vance to object. read more
Lindsey Graham fact-checked on immigrant crime stats by CNN host
#immigration #factcheckLindsey Graham faced fact-checking on CNN after echoing Trump's claims about immigrant crimes under Biden-Harris administration which were found to be misrepresented. Numbers cited referred to figures over decades, not just under current administration. read more
#TrumpTower #FactCheck
Donald Trump speaks at Trump Tower making false claims, including Biden involvement in his prosecution and facing a 187-year prison sentence. He also complained about a gag order and his defense not allowed to present an election expert. read more
#Misinformation #FactCheck
The article explores false news stories circulating on social media, including a video misinterpreting Robert De Niro's scene rehearsal as shouting at protesters, Jill Stein's misquoted statement on a Jewish homeland, and a fabricated New York Post article about a bill criminalizing 9/11 questioning. read more