The U.S. men’s soccer team’s defeat to Belgium was followed by a storm of controversy surrounding a phone call President Donald Trump made to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The call, made before the July 7 World Cup match, has led to calls for ethics investigations into both leaders’ actions. The Genesis of the Controversy The … Read more
Following the recent death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a story circulated on social media suggesting a connection to the Clintons. The claim stated that Graham passed away days after leading a committee that defunded the Clinton Foundation. This has prompted scrutiny and a fact-check of the viral rumor. The narrative gaining traction alleged that … Read more
A social media screenshot alleging that former President Donald Trump posted about a conversation with Jesus has been circulating widely, reigniting discussions about his cognitive health. The purported post, shared on platforms like Facebook and Threads, claimed Trump recounted a personal exchange with Jesus, who supposedly praised his presidency and stated the world owes him … Read more
Senator Lindsey Graham’s political trajectory saw a significant evolution in his stance towards Donald Trump, moving from vocal critic to a staunch ally. Following news of Graham’s passing, a social media narrative emerged suggesting he had previously opposed Trump’s presidential nomination. This claim, circulating via a purported screenshot of a May 2016 post from Graham’s … Read more
A quote circulating on social media in July 2026, attributed to musician Bruce Springsteen, states: "There’s some very weird, strange and dangerous s*** going on in America. A majority of our elected representatives have failed to protect the American people from the abuses of an unfit president." This attribution is correct. Springsteen delivered these remarks … Read more
A proposal to designate U.S. Highway 287 as the future Interstate 47, nicknamed the "Trump Highway," has circulated, leading to claims that the Trump administration planned to build an interstate through Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. The claim is mostly false, with some elements of truth. U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Cynthia Lummis did … Read more
A screenshot circulating online in July 2026 falsely claims to show a December 2025 post from U.S. President Donald Trump on Truth Social. The purported post states that Trump spoke with Jesus, who allegedly expressed his father’s happiness with Trump’s “Making America Great Again” efforts and claimed that the world owes Trump gratitude for his … Read more
Following the recent inauguration of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, a false narrative gained traction online, alleging that city officials had issued a 15-day ultimatum to former President Barack Obama to settle a $14 million debt owed to contractors, or face the shutdown of the center. This claim, which circulated widely on social media, … Read more
A social media post suggesting Iran linked the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to President Donald Trump disclosing information about Jeffrey Epstein’s island has been debunked. Amidst heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, a rumor circulated online claiming Iran stated the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until President Trump revealed the … Read more
Social media posts circulating in late 2026 claimed that Tom Homan, who currently serves as President Donald Trump’s "border czar," was formerly President Barack Obama’s "ICE chief" and received an award for a high number of deportations. The posts suggest a double standard in how Homan’s tenure was perceived under different administrations. An examination of … Read more