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This image shows Pope Leo XIV shaking U.S. Vice President JD Vance's hand.

Don't fall for claim Pope Leo XIV threatened to excommunicate Vance from Catholic Church

Written by: Taija PerryCook

April 14, 2026

The alleged threat attributed to the pope spread amid increasing tensions between the United Sta ...

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A screenshot of an X post spreading the rumor from the Halfway Post. In the background, a phone with the Grindr logo on it, a yellow mask.

Don't believe claim Texas televangelist accidentally emailed Grindr account info to congregation

Written by: Jack Izzo

April 6, 2026

The claim came from The Halfway Post, a site known for its satirical news stories.

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Don't fall for rumor about soldiers sarcastically yelling 'for Epstein' during salutes

Written by: Taija PerryCook

March 17, 2026

We traced the false rumor back to a familiar satire creator.

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A red hat says "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN." Behind, flames are shown.

Don't fall for rumor pro-Trump Montana town lit 'pedophile bonfire' to burn MAGA merch

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Nov. 17, 2025

The claim spread after a House committee released thousands of documents related to convicted ch ...

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Don't fall for rumor GOP legislators have audio recordings of Trump crying over Epstein files

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Nov. 13, 2025

According to the rumor, White House lawyers were concerned that Reps. Nancy Mace and Lauren Boeb ...

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Historic preservation laws don't require Trump to restore White House East Wing

Written by: Jack Izzo

Oct. 24, 2025

In fact, the White House has one or two exemptions from the nation's historic preservation laws.

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Gay dating apps aren't threatening to reveal Republican politicians' alleged accounts

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 13, 2025

Online users shared a made-up story after news broke the U.S. Supreme Court was formally asked t ...

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The back of a white man wearing overalls is seen. Cows are seen in the background of the image.

Nebraska farmer building monument to Trump out of manure?

Written by: Jack Izzo

June 30, 2025

Allegedly, the farmer was constructing the sculpture in response to the U.S. president's tariffs.

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Close-up of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer's tactical vest. The vest features a large patch labeled “NEGOTIATOR,” a Motorola radio microphone clipped to the front, and a metallic ICE badge hanging from a beaded chain. The officer is wearing a green uniform.

Debunking rumors protesters 'glitter bombed' ICE agents making arrests

Written by: Megan Loe

June 28, 2025

Posts that circulated online in June 2025 claimed protesters were dumping glitter on ICE agents ...

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Grindr hasn't threatened to reveal GOP politicians 'secretly' using the app

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

May 21, 2025

The claim spread across social media platforms over 2 years after an X account supposedly first ...

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No, Trump doesn't call China daily begging for trade deal, only to be put on hold while audio of Obama plays

Written by: Nick Hardinges

May 7, 2025

Social media users claimed the U.S. president calls China multiple times a day but hangs up due ...

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Story of Trump staffers saying his 'terrible body odor' obstructs his agenda is pure satire

Written by: Jordan Liles

March 18, 2025

Tales of foul smells, impolite noises, soiled clothing and other bodily issues often appear in o ...

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Greenland's Prime Minister Did Not Troll Trump on Social Media

Written by: Joey Esposito

Jan. 20, 2025

The claim that Greenland's prime minister, Múte Bourup Egede, made a cheeky post on social media ...

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Look Out for Fictional Story About 'MAGA Televangelist' Running Church Meth Lab

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 23, 2024

According to the viral message, he claimed "faith in Donald Trump as God's newest prophet" was m ...

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Greene Said Dems Would Have Supermajority If Members Facing Allegations Like Gaetz Also Resigned?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 22, 2024

In November 2024, online users shared a fresh rumor about Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Tayl ...

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9 GOP Congressmen Got Divorce Papers from Wives After Trump's Reelection?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 15, 2024

One Facebook user commented, "It's in the Washington Post! The wives might be afraid that Congre ...

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Trump Campaign's Hacked Emails Include Nude Selfie of Donald Trump?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 14, 2024

"Unhack them," one user said.

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An online rumor announced purported breaking news, saying a group of MAGA fans in Montana just announced they're starting a hunger strike they vow will last until Democrats stop calling Donald Trump and JD Vance weird.

'MAGA Fans' Announced Hunger Strike Over Democrats Calling Trump and Vance 'Weird'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

July 31, 2024

We traced the origins of this rumor, which people shared across multiple social media platforms.

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Grindr Executive Really Said the RNC Is the 'Dating App's Super Bowl'?

Written by: Sean Eifert

July 18, 2024

Social media users appeared to believe the claim about the 2024 Republican National Convention.

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Dozens of Milwaukee Bars Hosted Drag Shows During the RNC?

Written by: Sean Eifert

July 18, 2024

An X user said it was done so Republicans had nowhere to go after the convention.

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