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Taija PerryCook

Taija PerryCook is a Seattle-based journalist. Her work began in the political sphere as a legislative correspondent for Cascade PBS and took her overseas as a reporter for the Jordan Times in Amman, Jordan, before she landed at Snopes as a fact-checker. She holds a journalism degree from the University of Washington with minors in human rights and law, societies, and justice. Passions include film photography, competitive archery, and filling her apartment with unread books. 

No, DOGE did not block alleged $2.6M payments to Obama for 'Obamacare' royalties

Written by: Taija PerryCook

March 1, 2025

Obama does not earn royalties from the government for the use of the name "Obamacare."

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No credible evidence Trump plans to remove EV charging stations from federal buildings

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 27, 2025

The agency responsible for federal EV charging stations confirmed via email it was working to de ...

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No, DOGE didn't stop supposed $2.6M annual 'Obamacare' royalty payments to Obama

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 27, 2025

A satirical site facetiously claimed Obama had been charging royalties for the use of "Obamacare ...

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Musk appeared to leave his son X behind at rally, but clip is misleading

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 24, 2025

A longer video reveals he turned around and walked back to his son before they exited together.

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Yes, Musk reposted meme calling Americans who use federal programs the 'Parasite Class'

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 21, 2025

The repost led to accusations of hypocrisy.

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Musk did not post that 'billionaires are tired of subsidizing' public services

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 20, 2025

The post, in which he appeared to tell people to "roll around in the mud with your fellow pigs," ...

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No, USDA inspector general didn't demand 'mass culling' of birds to inflate cost of poultry, eggs

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 20, 2025

Since avian flu arrived in the U.S., farmers have killed millions of birds affected by the disea ...

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Unpacking claims Musk's son told Trump to 'shush' and 'go away'

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 13, 2025

The impromptu "Take Your Kid to Work Day" at the White House sparked popular posts about what th ...

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Breaking down what Trump's Super Bowl trip cost taxpayers

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 12, 2025

Air Force One alone costs nearly $3,000 per minute to fly.

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Melania Trump didn't sue 'The View' for $900M over host Sunny Hostin's comments

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 11, 2025

The alleged lawsuit was reportedly based on comments co-host Sunny Hostin made about Trump's mar ...

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Breaking down claims that Barron Trump speaks 3 or more languages

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 9, 2025

The youngest Trump is notoriously private, but archived interviews with Donald and Melania Trump ...

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USDA inspector general didn't order 'mass extermination' of birds to drive up cost of poultry, eggs

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 6, 2025

Although it is standard procedure to kill flocks with the outbreak of bird flu, posts on social ...

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No, Melania Trump did not win lawsuit against 'The View' for $900M

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 5, 2025

Videos claimed the first lady sued over comments co-host Sunny Hostin made regarding the Trumps' ...

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Trans National Guard Pilot Falsely Associated with DC Chopper, Jet Crash

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 31, 2025 (Updated: Feb. 3, 2025)

The Black Hawk pilot shared a "proof of life" video on Jan. 31, 2025.

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No Evidence Trump Fired 3,000 Air Traffic Controllers

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 30, 2025

The president was quick to blame DEI policies for a fatal midair collision in January 2025.

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Yes, RFK Jr. Said His Kids Were Vaccinated During First Senate Confirmation Hearing

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 29, 2025

It wasn't the first time; Kennedy said in 2020 he would do anything to "go back in time and avoi ...

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Yes, the FBI Conducting Large-Scale, Nuclear-Response Training — But Not in Response to World Events

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 28, 2025

Although the internet jumped straight to WWIII, the training has happened biannually since 2012.

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No, Trump Did Not Sign Executive Order Ending Food Stamps, Cash Assistance

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 28, 2025

Although there is speculation regarding cuts to food stamps and other programs, Trump has not si ...

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Fake Elon Musk Post Fictionalizes His Response to Nazi Salute Accusations

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 24, 2025

Musk's response to the accusations has included the complaint that the "legacy media" is trying ...

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A Complete Rundown of Trump's First Executive Orders Back in Office

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 24, 2025 (Updated: March 6, 2025)

All of the executive orders to date, from renaming the Gulf of Mexico to restoring the federal d ...

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