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Megan Loe

Megan Loe is a web producer and editor for Snopes who hails from Las Vegas and is now based in Washington state. Before joining Snopes, she worked as a digital producer and content manager at a local CBS affiliate, and as a digital journalist for VERIFY, TEGNA’s national fact-checking platform. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Gonzaga University with a minor in interdisciplinary arts. Outside of work, Megan enjoys voraciously reading, singing in choir, taking photos, spending quality time with her loved ones and rescue pup, and enjoying the outdoors.  

A large white and blue military aircraft marked “United States of America” is parked on a runway under a blue sky. Several military personnel and camera crew members are seen walking nearby. The plane is an E-4B "Nightwatch" designed for use during national emergencies.

Breaking down rumor of E-4B 'Doomsday plane' flights after Trump's Iran strikes

Written by: Megan Loe

June 25, 2025

A rumor about the E-4B "Nightwatch" plane taking flight circulated on X after the U.S. struck th ...

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TikTok post from the account Mouse Trap News shows a Disney castle with overlaid text that reads, "Disney World Bans MAGA Hats in Their Parks!" It is imposed onto a background showing Cinderella's Castle at the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World.

MAGA hats banned in Disney theme parks?

Written by: Megan Loe

June 24, 2025

A TikTok post sharing the claim alleged anyone seen wearing a MAGA hat will be “detained” and ba ...

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Henry Kissinger, wearing a suit, blue tie, and glasses, speaks during an interview in Washington, D.C. He is seated in a chair, gesturing with one hand, with a neutral backdrop behind him.

What Kissinger did (and didn't) say about Trump

Written by: Megan Loe

June 22, 2025

Popular Facebook posts include two quotes that are accurate representations of Kissinger's comme ...

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Screenshot of a Facebook post from "Donald Trump For President" with a Fox Business news segment. The post discusses a proposed large ICE detention facility in the Florida Everglades, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. The quote emphasizes the swamp's isolation and danger due to wildlife like alligators and pythons. Below the post is a split-screen from the Fox Business show "The Big Money Show," showing a news anchor on the right and an aerial view of the Everglades on the left. Onscreen text reads: “FL EYES MIGRANT DETENTION FACILITY IN EVERGLADES.”

Florida AG James Uthmeier proposed 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center. Here's the video

Written by: Megan Loe

June 20, 2025

"If somebody were to get out, there's nowhere to run, nowhere to hide — only the alligators and ...

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An ICE officers badge is seen as federal agents patrol the halls of immigration court at the Jacob K. Javitz Federal Building on June 10, 2025 in New York City.

Posts claim ICE is removing foster children for deportation. Here's what we know

Written by: Megan Loe

June 20, 2025

One TikTok user said in a viral video that ICE is "removing foster children from their foster ho ...

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A U.S. Air Force E-4B "Nightwatch" aircraft, known as the "Doomsday Plane," flies above a blanket of clouds. The aircraft is painted white with a blue stripe and the words "United States of America" along the fuselage. The American flag and tail number 31677 are visible on the vertical stabilizer.

Investigating claims that E-4B 'Doomsday plane' flight was connected to Israel-Iran conflict

Written by: Megan Loe

June 20, 2025

The E-4B "Nightwatch" plane did take flight on June 17, 2025, but the Air Force said the trip wa ...

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A Craigslist ad appears to say, "Seat Fillers Needed - June 14th -Constitution Avenue - DC." A photo is attached of soldiers saluting. Next to it is a purple circle around Washington, D.C., with the caption, "compensation: Flat Fee of $1,000, paid in cryptocurrency - Provided by FIGHT FITE FIGHT LLC."

What we know about Craigslist ad for DC seat fillers on day of Trump's military parade

Written by: Megan Loe

June 18, 2025

The ad was real and posted on Craigslist ahead of Trump's military parade, but several elements ...

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An American flag hangs vertically between columns on the VA headquarters. In front is a blue awning bearing the official seal of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, featuring a bald eagle holding an American flag shield and arrows, surrounded by text and stars.

Unpacking claims that VA doctors can deny care to Democrats, unmarried veterans

Written by: Megan Loe

June 17, 2025 (Updated: June 18, 2025)

A Guardian report sparked rumors about changes to VA rules.

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 Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks at a candlelight vigil on June 10, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Unpacking rumors about LA Mayor Karen Bass' ties to Cuba and communism

Written by: Megan Loe

June 16, 2025

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' alleged ties to Cuba and the country's former leader, Fidel Castro ...

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Viral meme shows fake "Kamala Harris 2020 campaign logo." The image appears to show people sitting in a circle with the text, "Kamala Harris for the people."

This isn't real Kamala Harris 2028 campaign art, honestly

Written by: Megan Loe

June 13, 2025 (Updated: June 16, 2025)

A user on X told Snopes the post was "satire" and said in a YouTube video that he was surprised ...

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Hand holding ballot in voting ballot box with USA flag in background.

What to know about lawsuit over 2024 general election results in Rockland County, NY

Written by: Megan Loe

June 12, 2025

One online user claimed the county was at "the center of a massive election integrity case."

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A Craigslist ad appears to say, "Seat Fillers Needed - June 14th -Constitution Avenue - DC." A photo is attached of soldiers saluting.

Breaking down Craigslist ad seeking seat fillers on day of Trump's DC parade

Written by: Megan Loe

June 12, 2025 (Updated: June 17, 2025)

A Craigslist ad attributed to "T-Mellon Events" made the rounds on social media ahead of a milit ...

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Two white men are pictured. On the left, the man is wearing a dark blue LA hoodie while on the right the man is wearing a black and white top outfit.

Marvel actor Wyatt Russell isn't in LA protest video, honestly

Written by: Megan Loe

June 11, 2025

Aaron Fisher, the protester in the video, told Snopes, "I found the mixup to be pretty humorous, ...

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President Donald Trump, wearing a navy blue suit jacket and red tie, returns to the White House on June 09, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

Trump is not introducing a 300% landlord tax for excessive rent hikes

Written by: Megan Loe

June 10, 2025

Videos shared on TikTok in June 2025 claimed U.S. President Donald Trump had "declared war on Am ...

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Screenshot of an X post on June 8, 2025, that claims to show people attacking a Los Angeles shop owner amid protests over immigration enforcement actions.

Watch out for old video claiming to show rioters attacking LA shop owner

Written by: Megan Loe

June 9, 2025

While the footage is authentic, it wasn't captured in Los Angeles during the 2025 protests over ...

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Screenshot from a viral video shared on social media shows people pouring gasoline on a Jeep in a Los Angeles intersection.

Video doesn't show people setting Jeep on fire during 2025 LA protests

Written by: Megan Loe

June 9, 2025

The footage circulated online as demonstrations over immigration enforcement actions erupted in ...

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Breaking down rumor of Trump $5K stimulus checks

Written by: Megan Loe

June 8, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has floated the idea of sending "DOGE Dividend" checks to some Ameri ...

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What we know about 'Big Beautiful Bill' banning states from regulating AI for 10 years

Written by: Megan Loe

June 7, 2025

Some lawmakers and advocacy groups have expressed concerns about the bill limiting states' abili ...

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Side-by-side image showing two celebrities. On the left, Ellen DeGeneres is seated on a stage, holding a microphone and gesturing while wearing a blue blazer, yellow shirt, and tan pants, with a purple background behind her. On the right, Sean "Diddy" Combs is wearing black sunglasses, a red outfit, and a diamond necklace, posing against a dark backdrop.

Ellen DeGeneres doesn't have an arrest warrant tied to Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial

Written by: Megan Loe

June 6, 2025

YouTube and TikTok videos falsely claimed a judge ordered DeGeneres' arrest after a recording fr ...

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Image shows Donald Trump's name and redacted contact information listed in convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's "black book"

Trump mention in Epstein's 'black book' resurfaced during Musk spat. Here's the context

Written by: Megan Loe

June 5, 2025

Epstein, a sex offender who died in 2019, was fodder for an online feud between the U.S. preside ...

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