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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. 

This image shows a burning bus amid violence between the Mexican government and cartel forces in February 2026.

Mexican cartels: 6 rumors we've unpacked

Written by: Taija PerryCook

March 1, 2026

Violence flared in early 2026 after Mexican forces killed a top cartel leader.

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This image shows Civil Rights leader Jesse Jackson shaking hands with former President Barack Obama in 2010.

Did Jesse Jackson's family say they didn't want Obama at funeral? Don't believe claim

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 28, 2026 (Updated: March 6, 2026)

Detractors sparked unfounded drama between the two as the Civil Rights leader's memorial service ...

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FBI tip claims Trump witnessed Epstein victim's baby being killed, dumped in Lake Michigan. It remains unverified

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 27, 2026

The FBI declined to comment and the White House said it was among "untrue and sensationalist" cl ...

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Fake image of Carney with US, Canadian women's hockey teams praised as 'class act'

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 26, 2026

The U.S. women's hockey team declined Trump's invitation to attend his State of the Union addres ...

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This image depicts AI-generated images of U.S. First Lady Melania Trump with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

7 fake images of Melania Trump we've fact-checked

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 26, 2026

AI-generated images seemed to show the first lady kissing Epstein on the cheek, opening a hospit ...

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This image depicts U.S. "border czar" Tom Homan.

Did ICE find more than 3,000 missing children in Minnesota? Unpacking Trump admin's claim

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 24, 2026

Rather than "missing" children, it was more likely a matter of missing paperwork.

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This image shows Civil Rights leader Jesse Jackson with future U.S. President Donald Trump in 1988.

Did Jesse Jackson once praise Trump for his commitment to underserved communities?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 20, 2026

A 1999 comment resurfaced following the Civil Rights leader's death.

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This image depicts the Rev. Jesse Jackson and former President Barack Obama in 2005.

Did Jesse Jackson's family bar Obama from funeral? Here's the truth

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 19, 2026

With the exception of a brief rift in 2008, the two publicly maintained mutual respect. A family ...

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This image depicts the Seattle Seahawks football team upon winning the 2026 Super Bowl.

Did Seahawks decline White House visit? No proof that's true

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 18, 2026

Social media users claimed Seattle's Super Bowl champions declined an invitation, but evidence i ...

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Image depicts Michael Jordan touching the backside of driver Tyler Reddick's young son.

Video of Michael Jordan touching boy at Daytona 500 is real, but claims about intent are speculative

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 17, 2026

The child's father, Daytona 500 winner Tyler Reddick, told a radio host, "I don't see what other ...

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Breaking down claim DOJ released unredacted Epstein files to other countries

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 17, 2026

Supposed unredacted files showing Trump with young girls show clear signs of AI generation.

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This image depicts U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi in front of the seal of the U.S. Department of Justice

19 false or misleading Pam Bondi rumors, investigated

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 15, 2026

Bondi's DOJ tenure has given rise to widespread misinformation — much of it directed at the atto ...

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This image depicts various fake images of U.S. President Donald Trump with underage girls.

Fake images of Trump with underage girls that we've debunked

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 14, 2026

AI-generated or otherwise altered images of the U.S. president swirled online as more files rega ...

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Does Pam Bondi have Israeli passport? Here's the truth

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 13, 2026

The supposed passport was AI-generated and originated from a social media account that describes ...

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Image shows two images purportedly depicting U.S. President Donald Trump with underage girls.

Did other countries release unredacted Epstein files? Claim lacks evidence

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 13, 2026

Posts purporting to show unredacted images of President Donald Trump with girls spread online.

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Image doesn't depict attacker in Canadian mass shooting with assault rifle

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 12, 2026

An AI-altered image placed a gun in the hands of a social media influencer who had nothing to do ...

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Erika Kirk did not make splashy appearance at Turning Point USA halftime show

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 9, 2026

A 2017 video of WWE wrestler Charlotte Flair resurfaced online.

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Image depicts Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos in front of the Netflix logo and falling dollar bills.

Is Netflix raising subscription cost to $49.99 as of March 1?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 8, 2026

It's unclear how the looming merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. would affect costs, though ...

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No evidence Charlie Kirk cut Erika Kirk out of his will

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 5, 2026

A popular post alluded to the unfounded rumor Erika Kirk and U.S. Vice President JD Vance were h ...

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Don't believe claim White House put 'permanent ban' on CNN

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 5, 2026

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt allegedly said, “CNN isn’t news, it’s pure radical ...

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