Friends star Jennifer Aniston has jumped in to the election fray, positioning herself as the patron saint of childless cat ladies everywhere after the mainstream news media dug up Vice Presidential candidate JD Vanceâs long-ago comment about Kamala Harris. But in so doing, the Hollywood star also ended up spreading fake news about Vanceâs position
Fact Check: Biden Falsely Claims Trump Told People to ‘Put Bleach’ in Their Arms
Fact Check: Biden Falsely Claims Trump Told People to âPut Bleachâ in Their Arms (ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua) CLAIM: During an interview with ABC Newsâs George Stephanopoulos, President Joe Biden repeated a false claim that former President Donald Trump told people to âput bleachâ in their arms. VERDICT: FALSE. Trump was talking about experimental ultraviolet (UV) light
Fact Check: Biden Says ‘a Vote for Trump Is a Vote for a National Abortion Ban’
CLAIM: President Joe Biden is claiming that voting for former President Donald Trump equals âa vote for a national abortion ban.â VERDICT: False. Trump stated in April that the issue of abortion is about âthe will of the peopleâ and is an issue that should be left for the states to decide. In April, the former
100 Times Worse Than Covid? Fact Or Fiction
The following content is sponsored by The Wellness Company. Like clockwork, as we head into another election season, the medical establishment and the mainstream media are sounding the alarm on another potential pandemic: the bird flu. Not only are they drawing comparisons to Covid-19, they are claiming that bird flu has the potential to be 100
Fact Check: Vivek Ramaswamy Is Right, Wuhan Is Shipping Fentanyl Materials to Mexico
CLAIM: Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy claimed that precursor drugs used to make fentanyl âare coming from labs in Wuhan, Chinaâ and going to Mexican drug cartels. VERDICT: TRUE. Wuhan is one of Chinaâs top chemical-producing cities and for years dominated fentanyl manufacturing; it has since evolved into the home of top suppliers of fentanyl precursor
GREG GUTFELD: Liberals in the media are furious because of an irrefutable scientific fact
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! All right. Recently, ESPN Samantha Ponder expressed support for athletes speaking out against biological men who keep trying to compete with women in sports. You know, the guys who keep putting the meat in swim meet. CAITLYN JENNER LAUNCHES âFAIRNESS FIRSTâ PAC TO âKEEP BOYS OUT OF […]
FACT CHECK: No, Photo Does Not Show Jeffrey Epstein and Ted Kaczynski At A Boys Summer Camp Together
An image shared on Twitter purports to show the late financier turned alleged sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and domestic terrorist Ted Kaczynski at a boys summer camp together. đ¨đ¨Jeffrey Epstein and the UNABOMBER, Ted kaczynski in the same picture!?!?đ§ I think weâre gonna find out that TRUTH is much stranger than fictionđ pic.twitter.com/mRmCn0Koqg â Kevin
FACT CHECK: Did A Fight Ensue After James Comer Revealed A Bombshell Claim About Hunter Biden?
A video shared on Facebook purports a fight ensued on the House floor after Kentucky Republican Rep. James Comer allegedly revealed a bombshell about President Joe Bidenâs son, Hunter Biden. Verdict: False The videoâs caption is inaccurate. Comer neither appears in the original video, which shows a Feb. 8 House Oversight Committee hearing, nor does
FACT CHECK: Did A French Satirical Magazine Depict Ukrainian Troops Crossing The River Styx?
A post shared on social media purports French satirical magazine Courrier International published a cover that features Ukrainian troops crossing the river Styx. âUkrainian counteroffensive on the River Styxâ â French magazine Courrier International âZelensky, Zaluzhny, Tantsyura and Syrsky went to the counterattackâŚâ continue the phrase in the commentsâ pic.twitter.com/K099u13PYV â Trollstoy (@Trollstoy88) May 24, 2023 This
FACT CHECK: No, Mexican TV Did Not Report Cartel Members Had AT-4 Rocket Launchers Sourced From Ukraine
A post shared on Twitter claims Mexican television reported that cartels have dozens of AT-4s sourced from Ukraine. Mexican TV reports that dozens of U.S. AT-4 weapons systems, which were originally shipped to Ukraine, have been purchased by Cartel Golfo in Mexico.pic.twitter.com/3QcHZann1o â Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) June 1, 2023 Verdict: False The original report
FACT CHECK: Is Christopher Wray Facing Jail Time Following A Trap Set By Ron Johnson?
A video shared on Facebook purports Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray is allegedly facing jail time following a trap set by Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson. Verdict: False The videoâs caption is inaccurate. The original video shows a November 2022 Senate Homeland Security Hearing on National Security Threats, and Johnson neither sets
FACT CHECK: Does America Consume 87% Of The Worldâs Prescription Drugs?
A video shared on social media purports the United States consumes 87% of the worldâs prescription drugs. Verdict: False This claim is inaccurate. Fact Check: Democrat presidential candidate Robert Kennedy, Jr has attacked former President Donald Trump for his apparent connections to Big Pharma, Fox News reported. Kennedy accused Trump of participating in âlegalized bribery,â claiming Trump has invested
FACT CHECK: Did An AI-Controlled Drone Kill Its Operator In A Simulation?
Media outlets, such as The Telegraph and The Independent, reported that an artificial intelligence (AI) controlled drone âkilledâ its operator in a simulation. đ´ An AI-controlled US military drone âkilledâ its operator in a simulation to prevent it from interfering with its mission. Read more here âŹď¸https://t.co/lGCSknCrtl pic.twitter.com/2lMXevfRqf â The Telegraph (@Telegraph) June 2, 2023 Verdict:
FACT CHECK: Biden Claims He Capped Insulin Costs for Medicare Enrollees
CLAIM: President Joe Biden claimed during Tuesdayâs State of the Union that the Democratsâ Inflation Reduction Act put a monthly cap srcf $35 on insulin costs for Medicare enrollees. VERDICT: Misleading. During Bidenâs State of the Union address on Tuesday, he claimed,âBig Pharma has been unfairly charging people hundreds of dollars, four to five hundred dollars a month,â
‘My Son Hunter’ True Fact: Hunter Biden Secured $1.5 Billion from CCP Following China Trip with VP Joe Biden
NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images/mysonhunter.com My Son Hunter, the new movie from Breitbart News, is a fact-based dramatization of the life of debauchery and corruption lived by the first son Hunter Biden. Although the movie takes certain artistic liberties, many scenes portray true accounts of the Biden scionâs life; this âTrue Factâ series will detail those
FACT CHECK: Did Mitch McConnell Call For Nancy Pelosi To Be Imprisoned?
A video shared on Facebook claims Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell called for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to be jailed. Verdict: False There is no evidence McConnell made such a remark. He doesnât call for Pelosi to be imprisoned in the Facebook video. Fact Check: McConnell, who recently returned from a trip to areas…
FACT CHECK: Did Congress Vote To Exempt Itself From Upcoming IRS Audits?
A post shared on Facebook claims members of Congress voted to exempt themselves from any upcoming Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audits. Verdict: False There is no evidence to suggest that any legislation containing such language has been passed or enacted. The claim stems from a satirical Twitter account. Fact Check: The Inflation Reduction Act which…
FACT CHECK: Did CBC News Publish This Story Defending The Mediaâs Credibility?
An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows a screen grab of an article from CBC News titled, âThe media isnât lying to you, despite what online trolls may say.â Verdict: False This article is digitally fabricated. A CBC spokesperson confirmed in an email to Check Your Fact that this is not a genuine article published…
FACT CHECK: Did Ron DeSantis Recently Tour Guantanamo Bay?
A post shared on Facebook claims Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made an unexpected visit to Guantanamo Bay Aug. 20.Verdict: False There is no evidence to suggest DeSantis made such a visit. A spokesperson for the governor denied the claim. Fact Check: President Joe Bidenâs administration launched a review of Guantanamo Bay back in 2021…
FACT CHECK: Did Florida Ban To âKilling A Mockingbirdâ From Its Schools?
A post shared on Facebook claims Florida banned âTo Kill A Mockingbirdâ from its schools.Verdict: False There is no evidence to suggest that Florida has banned âTo Kill A Mockingbird.â The Florida Department of Education currently recommends the book for eighth graders. Fact Check: Harper Leeâs 1960 novel âTo Kill A Mockingbirdâ is widely considered an…
FACT CHECK: Did James Mattis Make This Statement About Idaho?
An image shared on Facebook claims former Secretary of Defense James Mattis said thereâs a backup American flag in case Idaho âdisappears.â Screenshot/Facebook Verdict: False There is no record of Mattis making the comment. The statement appears to stem from a satire website. Fact Check: Mattis, who served as the Secretary of Defense under former President…
FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show A Volcano Erupting In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo?
A video shared on Facebook purportedly shows a volcano erupting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo recently. Verdict: False The video shows a volcano in Iceland, not the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Fact Check: The 14-second video, which has been viewed over 800 times, captures molten lava bursting and flowing from the top of…
FACT CHECK: Did The New York Post Call Anthony Fauci âThe Man Who Gave Us AIDSâ?
An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows the cover of the New York Post from 1987 featuring an image of White House coronavirus adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci. Facebook/Screenshot Verdict: False The image has been altered to include Fauci. The actual front page included a photo of a couple who were the subject of another story…
FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show Turkish Military Convoys Entering Palestinian Territories In May 2021?
A video shared on Facebook allegedly shows Turkish military convoys entering Palestinian territories. Verdict: False The video splices together two separate videos taken in Russia and Syria. The footage has no connection to the May 2021 Israel-Hamas conflict. Fact Check: Earlier this month, Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas had a violent 11-day conflict…
FACT CHECK: Does This Image Show Mark Zuckerberg Holding An âI Stand With Israelâ Sign?
An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg holding a sign that says âI stand with ISRAEL.â Facebook/Screenshot Verdict: False The image has been digitally altered. In the original photo, the sign said, âThanks!â Fact Check: Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas engaged in an armed conflict from May 10 until…
FACT CHECK: No, Maxine Waters Did Not Introduce A Bill To Rename Memorial Day âGeorge Floyd Dayâ
A post shared on Facebook claims Democratic California Rep. Maxine Waters introduced a bill to change Memorial Day to âGeorge Floyd Day.â Verdict: False There is no record of Waters introducing legislation to rename Memorial Day to âGeorge Floyd Day.â Fact Check: A jury convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in April of second-degree…