Fact Checks
Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Oct. 13, 2020
The Trump campaign alleged pre-COVID-19 unemployment rates were evidence that he could jumpstart ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
Oct. 13, 2020
"I think Amy is much, much better looking than the women we have had," Trump supposedly said of ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 13, 2020
A baby giraffe weighs about 150 pounds and stands about 6 feet tall.
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Oct. 13, 2020
Amy Thorn, also known as Amy Johnson Ford, rose to prominence in August 2020, when she praised P ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
Oct. 13, 2020
"These hypotheticals are usually set up in order to provoke a strong emotional [response]," the ...
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Oct. 12, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump touted the “antibody cocktail” as a COVID-19 “cure” that he intended ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 12, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci said his comments in a campaign ad for President Trump were taken out of context.
Written by: David Mikkelson
Oct. 12, 2020
We all know Columbus’ three ships were named the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria — but is t ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
Oct. 12, 2020
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence made the claim during a debate with Democratic rival U.S. Sen. Ka ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 12, 2020
Unsourced Facebook posts are not known for providing accurate information.
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Oct. 12, 2020
Critics claimed a viral photograph showed the former vice president "taking a knee" at an Octobe ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
Oct. 12, 2020
An image shared on social media purportedly shows Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 10, 2020
The White House has had a long and interesting history of four-legged residents.
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 9, 2020
There's a tweet for everything, especially when you include the fake ones.
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Oct. 9, 2020
The controversial actor and left-wing activist provoked an outraged response in October 2020.
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 9, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence is not the first politician to be bugged by the bothersome housefly.
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Oct. 9, 2020
The Trump campaign has hammered the Democratic candidate on fracking and fossil fuels. But what ...
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Oct. 9, 2020
A natural oil produced in shark livers is often — but not always — used in the manufacturing of ...
Written by: Bethania Palma
Oct. 9, 2020
During a debate with Sen. Kamala Harris, the vice president made some conflicting statements abo ...
Written by: Snopes Staff
Oct. 8, 2020
A routine review of content labeled satire.
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