PolitiFact investigated the X post claiming the American passenger from the hantavirus ship is an actor and found it false.
Year: 2026
Video Purportedly Showing Byron Donalds Supporting Congressional Insider Trading Is Fabricated
PolitiFact confirmed the viral clip does not show the Florida congressman making that statement.
Cuba’s Blackouts Are Partly Due to US Policy But Rubio’s X Post Claim Is Misleading
PolitiFact rated Rubio’s claim that blackouts have nothing to do with US oil blockade as lacking important context.
This Is the Fourth Fake Early-Morning Trump Livestream Debunked in 2026
Snopes confirmed another AI-generated stream falsely presented as a real presidential address is not genuine.
Dr Robert Redfield Did Say He Feared Ebola Spreading Through Central Africa
Snopes confirmed the former CDC director did make the comments about a potential Ebola outbreak risk.
Viral Story About Barack Obama Based on History of False Posts by Same Social Media User
Fact-checkers identified the account sharing a new Obama-related story as one with a documented record of false claims.
Viral Post Falsely Claims Tucker Carlson Supports Trump in 2026 Contradicts Own Statements
Snopes clarified that the former Fox News host publicly said he was tormented by his past Trump support.
Huggies Lion King Diaper Does Not Have Sinister Connotations Despite Repeated Claims
Snopes debunked the recurring viral claim that the themed diaper design carries hidden harmful messaging.
No the Big Mac Has Not Lost 40% of Its Size Despite Viral Social Media Claims
Available records show the burger has become more expensive over time but its size has not changed by 40%.
AI-Generated Fictitious News Broadcast Debunked After Going Viral on Social Media
Snopes flagged an AI-generated radio-style clip falsely presenting as real news nearly identical to a prior hoax.