0 People 3626 Fact-checks 1700 Articles People (0) Fact-checks (3626) Instagram posts stated on October 28, 2024 in an Instagram post: Vice President Kamala Harris’ mother “worked the MK Ultra program” and was “involved in secret mind-control experiments.” By Andy Nguyen• November 1, 2024 Viral image stated on April 26, 2022 in a Facebook post: “Disneyland estates have been used for MK-ULTRA mind control, human trafficking, occult rituals, and parading sexual deviants.” By Ciara O'Rourke• April 28, 2022 Facebook posts stated on April 20, 2023 in a Facebook video: Israel is banning Christianity. By Sara Swann• April 27, 2023 Viral image stated on July 05, 2019 in a Facebook post: Says Michael Kors said, "I’m tired of pretending I like blacks." By Ciara O'Rourke• July 11, 2019 Social Media stated on October 17, 2023 in a post on X: The Wall Street Journal reported that the Oct. 17 Gaza hospital explosion was caused by an American missile. 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By Jeff Cercone• August 15, 2024 Facebook posts stated on September 17, 2022 in a post: “Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer became a federal judge” and “was the person to sign off on the Mar-a-Lago search warrant.” By Jill Terreri Ramos• September 26, 2022 Empower Wisconsin stated on August 17, 2021 in TV ad: Says of Gov. Tony Evers and 2020 violence in Kenosha after the police shooting of Jacob Blake: “It took the loss of lives before help finally came.” By Vanessa Swales• September 15, 2021 Bloggers stated on April 08, 2021 in articles and social media: Black Lives Matter protest at Iowa Capitol was an “insurrection” like that on Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol. By Tom Kertscher• April 12, 2021 Bloggers stated on May 09, 2020 in a Facebook post: “Trump revokes Barack Obama’s security clearance.” By Ciara O'Rourke• May 11, 2020 Viral image stated on August 27, 2021 in a Facebook post: Photos show the U.S. service members killed in a 2021 suicide bombing in Kabul. By Ciara O'Rourke• August 31, 2021 Donald Trump stated on August 22, 2017 in a rally: "There aren't too many people outside protesting" his speech at the Phoenix Convention Center. By Miriam Valverde• August 23, 2017 Facebook posts stated on October 30, 2020 in a Facebook post: “Kamala’s husband, a lawyer, represents the Communist Chinese Party in America!! Think about that!!” By Noah Y. Kim• November 2, 2020 Al Sharpton stated on August 09, 2013 in a segment of his MSNBC show, "Politics Nation": Says President Barack Obama "has taken 92 days of vacation since he was sworn in," compared to 367 for President George W. Bush at the same point in his presidency. By Louis Jacobson• August 12, 2013 Donald Trump stated on August 07, 2016 in a tweet: Says the media distorted what happened with a baby at his rally. By Linda Qiu• August 8, 2016 Barack Obama stated on July 30, 2008 in a TV ad: McCain's attacks on Obama are 'not true,' 'false,' 'baloney,' according to media outlets. 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Instagram posts stated on October 28, 2024 in an Instagram post: Vice President Kamala Harris’ mother “worked the MK Ultra program” and was “involved in secret mind-control experiments.” By Andy Nguyen• November 1, 2024 Viral image stated on April 26, 2022 in a Facebook post: “Disneyland estates have been used for MK-ULTRA mind control, human trafficking, occult rituals, and parading sexual deviants.” By Ciara O'Rourke• April 28, 2022 Facebook posts stated on April 20, 2023 in a Facebook video: Israel is banning Christianity. By Sara Swann• April 27, 2023 Viral image stated on July 05, 2019 in a Facebook post: Says Michael Kors said, "I’m tired of pretending I like blacks." By Ciara O'Rourke• July 11, 2019 Social Media stated on October 17, 2023 in a post on X: The Wall Street Journal reported that the Oct. 17 Gaza hospital explosion was caused by an American missile. By Samantha Putterman• October 18, 2023 Viral image stated on December 05, 2022 in an Instagram post: A photo shows a CIA agent impersonating Adolf Hitler. By Ciara O'Rourke• December 7, 2022 Melanie D'Arrigo stated on February 06, 2022 in a Tweet: “Teachers can only deduct up to $250 for school supplies on their taxes, but billionaires can write off the entire cost of a private jet.” By Jill Terreri Ramos• February 18, 2022 Priorities USA Action stated on June 08, 2016 in a TV ad: Says Donald Trump mocked "someone with a disability." By Alan Gathright• June 13, 2016 Cornel West stated on August 25, 2014 in an interview on Salon: Says President Barack Obama released a statement on the "death of brother Robin Williams before ... a statement on brother Michael Brown." By Linda Qiu• August 26, 2014 Instagram posts stated on August 13, 2024 in an Instagram post: Videos of media talking about Tim Walz as a "happy warrior" are proof of government propaganda legalized by Barack Obama. By Jeff Cercone• August 15, 2024 Facebook posts stated on September 17, 2022 in a post: “Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer became a federal judge” and “was the person to sign off on the Mar-a-Lago search warrant.” By Jill Terreri Ramos• September 26, 2022 Empower Wisconsin stated on August 17, 2021 in TV ad: Says of Gov. Tony Evers and 2020 violence in Kenosha after the police shooting of Jacob Blake: “It took the loss of lives before help finally came.” By Vanessa Swales• September 15, 2021 Bloggers stated on April 08, 2021 in articles and social media: Black Lives Matter protest at Iowa Capitol was an “insurrection” like that on Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol. By Tom Kertscher• April 12, 2021 Bloggers stated on May 09, 2020 in a Facebook post: “Trump revokes Barack Obama’s security clearance.” By Ciara O'Rourke• May 11, 2020 Viral image stated on August 27, 2021 in a Facebook post: Photos show the U.S. service members killed in a 2021 suicide bombing in Kabul. By Ciara O'Rourke• August 31, 2021 Donald Trump stated on August 22, 2017 in a rally: "There aren't too many people outside protesting" his speech at the Phoenix Convention Center. By Miriam Valverde• August 23, 2017 Facebook posts stated on October 30, 2020 in a Facebook post: “Kamala’s husband, a lawyer, represents the Communist Chinese Party in America!! Think about that!!” By Noah Y. Kim• November 2, 2020 Al Sharpton stated on August 09, 2013 in a segment of his MSNBC show, "Politics Nation": Says President Barack Obama "has taken 92 days of vacation since he was sworn in," compared to 367 for President George W. Bush at the same point in his presidency. By Louis Jacobson• August 12, 2013 Donald Trump stated on August 07, 2016 in a tweet: Says the media distorted what happened with a baby at his rally. By Linda Qiu• August 8, 2016 Barack Obama stated on July 30, 2008 in a TV ad: McCain's attacks on Obama are 'not true,' 'false,' 'baloney,' according to media outlets. By Robert Farley• August 14, 2008
Scott Walker, Greg Abbott and the Truth-O-Meter By W. Gardner Selby• March 27, 2015 Voting Counts: Michigan’s primary went smoothly, but revealed potential problems for November vote By Clara Hendrickson• September 9, 2020 In Context: Ron Johnson on John McCain's brain cancer By Tom Kertscher• August 10, 2017 After Iran’s strike on two air bases housing US troops, false photos and videos spread online By Daniel Funke• January 8, 2020 Who is responsible for helping migrants in Chicago and New York City? Leaders say Biden can do more By Maria Ramirez Uribe• September 15, 2023 What’s happening with mailboxes and mail-sorting machines? By Noah Y. Kim• August 19, 2020 Accusations fly in campaign for Obama's old senate seat By Robert Farley• July 8, 2010 Fact-checking the New Hampshire debates By Becky Bowers• January 7, 2012 Did the media ‘change the identity’ of the El Paso shooter?’ Nope By Daniel Funke• August 5, 2019 Fact-checking Gov. Scott's first State of the State message By John Bartosek, Angie Drobnic Holan, Katie Sanders, Aaron Sharockman• March 9, 2011 Message Machine: Checking the ads in Illinois By Bill Adair, Robert Farley• July 10, 2010 What we know about Detroit’s absentee ballot processing errors By Clara Hendrickson• August 27, 2020 Does the Bible give Trump moral authority to kill Kim Jong Un, as Trump's pastor says? By Joshua Gillin• August 11, 2017 Greg Abbott (again) doubts Wendy Davis on gun rights By Sue Owen• February 20, 2014 Debating the deficit By Angie Drobnic Holan• August 6, 2013 A viewer's guide to the fine print By Robert Farley• August 14, 2008 Could the 14th Amendment be used to keep Donald Trump off the 2024 ballot? By Louis Jacobson• September 6, 2023 TARP money, the stimulus and the law By Robert Farley, Angie Drobnic Holan• December 8, 2009 Ron Johnson called Joe Biden dropping out of the race for president a 'coup.' Is that accurate? By Madeline Heim• August 23, 2024 Families of fallen US service members’ emotional moment at RNC, accusations against Joe Biden By Samantha Putterman• July 18, 2024
