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Fact Checks

Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.

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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A YouTube thumbnail shows a white woman next to another white woman with her hands behind her back surrounded by two white people wearing blue suits. At the bottom, text says: EXCLUSIVE "JOY! NOW ROT IN HELL B."

Look out for fictional rumor about Joy Behar being arrested at airport while fleeing US

Written by: Jordan Liles

Feb. 21, 2025 (Updated: Feb. 22, 2025)

The rumor involved a $50 million defamation lawsuit filed by White House Press Secretary Karolin ...

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A Black woman who is smiling is pictured next to a white man wearing a black suit.

No, Oprah isn't ending talk show and moving to Italy

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Feb. 21, 2025

The entertainment mogul allegedly said she "can't breathe the same air as Elon Musk."

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Kurt Cobain didn't predict his generation would elect 'someone like Donald Trump'

Written by: Caroline Wazer

Feb. 21, 2025

In a quote shared online, the Nirvana frontman allegedly said Generation X would "elect a true o ...

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A timeline of missing US nukes

Written by: Jack Izzo

Feb. 21, 2025

Fortunately, the lost bombs are not going to explode any time soon.

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This '70s photo really shows young Jill Biden

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Feb. 21, 2025

No erroneous caption or digital editing here — this is a legitimate photo of the former first lady.

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The side of a white man wearing a black suit holding a coffee cup is shown.

Yes, Musk said he'd ask Trump about $5K checks for US taxpayers funded by DOGE savings

Written by: Amelia Clarke

Feb. 20, 2025

An investment company's CEO suggested the "DOGE dividend" idea to Musk on X.

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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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Yes, the White House posted an image of Trump captioned 'Long live the king'

Written by: Joey Esposito

Feb. 20, 2025

An AI-generated image depicted Trump wearing a crown and the slogan "Long live the king" on a Ti ...

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No evidence South Africa has banned all US businesses and stopped mineral exports

Written by: Jack Izzo

Feb. 20, 2025

The claim spread after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order freezing aid to the ...

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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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Trump order saying only he and attorney general can interpret laws is limited to executive branch

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Feb. 19, 2025

The executive order gives the president more power over federal agencies that are part of the ex ...

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Drone video truly shows NYC protest against Trump and Musk

Written by: Jordan Liles

Feb. 19, 2025

The video on X, captured on Presidents Day, received draft community notes and replies from user ...

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Toyota and Honda are not closing US plants due to Trump's tariffs. Here's what they said

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Feb. 19, 2025 (Updated: March 7, 2025)

The claims spread as the Trump administration imposed new tariffs on some imports.

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No, Chris Stapleton didn't file 'official objection' to Beyoncé's Grammy win for best country album

Written by: Caroline Wazer

Feb. 19, 2025

Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" won best country album at the 2025 Grammys.

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Authentic photos show Louis Armstrong doodling trumpet on fan's head

Written by: Caroline Wazer

Feb. 19, 2025

Some internet users noted the fan's apparent resemblance to tech billionaire and X owner Elon Musk.

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Yes, Zach Galifianakis befriended an unhoused elderly woman, took her to Hollywood premieres

Written by: Joey Esposito

Feb. 19, 2025

Marie "Mimi" Haist was the subject of a 2015 documentary called "Queen Mimi," about her friendsh ...

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Yes, photo authentically shows boy holding 'TRUMP IS A CHUMP!' sign at '80s rally

Written by: Caroline Wazer

Feb. 19, 2025

In 1989, some New Yorkers protested Donald Trump's call for the return of the death penalty.

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Musk post saying protesters against Trump 'should go to prison' is fake

Written by: Jordan Liles

Feb. 18, 2025

The fake screenshot circulated in February 2025 after Musk genuinely wrote CBS News' "60 Minutes ...

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False rumor claims Jill Biden was Joe Biden's teenage babysitter when they began dating

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Feb. 18, 2025

Social media users claimed Jill Biden was a teenager when she started dating then-Sen. Joe Biden.

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