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Fact Checks

Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.

Yes, FDR warned of 'selfish men who would clip the wings of the American eagle in order to feather their own nests'

Written by: Jordan Liles

May 4, 2025

Then-U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered the remark during his "Four Freedoms" speech ...

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NYPD never confirmed Trump's height and weight to the public

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

May 4, 2025

According to numerous posts, Trump was reportedly listed as 5 feet, 10 inches tall and 287 pounds.

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US deported more than 3M people during Obama presidency. Most did not have chance to plead case in court

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

May 4, 2025

Social media posts claimed "75–83%" of people deported during the Obama administration "never sa ...

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No, Pope Francis did not say, 'The walls of hospitals have heard more honest prayers than churches'

Written by: Taija PerryCook

May 3, 2025

In the last days of Pope Francis' life, speaking became increasingly difficult.

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A white man wearing a black suit raises the middle finger of his left hand towards the camera. Below, white text says "Hey, Donald." It appears to be a TIME magazine cover. The middle finger is blurred out.

Time magazine didn't publish cover showing Mark Carney giving Trump the middle finger

Written by: Nick Hardinges

May 2, 2025

Numerous social media users shared the image of the Canadian prime minister supposedly flipping ...

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Karoline Leavitt didn't organize fundraiser for janitor at her old high school

Written by: Jordan Liles

May 2, 2025 (Updated: May 3, 2025)

The rumor claimed Leavitt reunited with a "Mr. Reynolds" at Concord, New Hampshire's "Jefferson ...

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Social media posts omit key details of Texas bill claimed to criminalize political memes

Written by: Laerke Christensen

May 2, 2025

House Bill 366 would introduce a requirement for certain groups of people to disclose if politic ...

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Chief Justice Roberts didn't fine US Rep. Crockett $200K

Written by: Jordan Liles

May 2, 2025

YouTubers promoted a fabricated story about U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and Te ...

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Marjorie Taylor Greene bought Palantir shares days before ICE awarded the company a $30M contract

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

May 2, 2025

Greene sits on the House Committee on Homeland Security, the department that oversees U.S. Immig ...

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Photo of gravestone for twin sisters who died over 100 years apart is real

Written by: Joey Esposito

May 2, 2025

Emily and Minnie Dodsworth were born in 1910 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Trump showed 'assassination trading card' to group of kids at White House Easter event

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

May 2, 2025

The card showed a picture of Trump with blood running down his face in the aftermath of an assas ...

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No, Port of Seattle isn't 'empty' due to Trump's tariffs, though cargo volume is unpredictable

Written by: Taija PerryCook

May 1, 2025

"We are seeing some vessels come in with 30% less cargo than anticipated," the Northwest Seaport ...

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Yes, Pam Bondi claimed fentanyl seizures under Trump have saved 258M people

Written by: Taija PerryCook

May 1, 2025

That number is equal to roughly 75% of the U.S. population.

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Video doesn't show Michelle Obama saying she's a Black man

Written by: Jordan Liles

May 1, 2025

Conservative bloggers and internet users misleadingly claimed the former first lady referenced h ...

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Karoline Leavitt did not sue 'The View' for $800M

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

May 1, 2025

The hosts and network of "The View" were allegedly in "panic mode."

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Musk photo slightly doctored to enlarge chest and gut size

Written by: Jordan Liles

May 1, 2025

The picture of Musk, which received millions of views in an April 2025 repost, showed the tech b ...

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2023 video authentically shows Trump announcing plans for a tuition-free college program

Written by: Laerke Christensen

April 30, 2025

Trump said he would fund the American Academy by "taxing, fining, and suing excessively large pr ...

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Rev. William Barber II arrested by US Capitol Police for praying 'out loud' in Rotunda after 'multiple warnings'

Written by: Jordan Liles

April 30, 2025

A video features Barber, a civil rights activist and ordained minister, and others praying in Ap ...

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Trump's photo of Abrego Garcia's tattoos was edited; no proof symbols are gang-related

Written by: Jack Izzo

April 30, 2025

The U.S. president repeatedly referenced the photo as proof of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's alleged ga ...

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A white man wearing a blue suit smiles. To the left, a X post says, "I was excited to hear that President Trump is open to the idea of being the next Pope. This would truly be a dark horse candidate, but I would ask the papal conclave and Catholic faithful to keep an open mind about this possibility!   The first Pope-U.S. President combination has many upsides. Watching for white smoke…. Trump MMXXVIII!"

Yes, Lindsey Graham said he supports Trump's bid for the papacy — as a joke

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

April 30, 2025

Graham was reacting to a comment by the president, who said in jest he'd like to be pope.

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