Fact-checkers confirmed that while an authentic Republican billboard existed the version circulating online with inflammatory messaging was digitally altered.
Tag: Falsely
Fact Check: Trump Falsely Claims Right to Try Law Has Saved Thousands of Lives
Researchers studying access to investigational drugs told FactCheck.org the president greatly exaggerates the impact of the 2018 legislation he signed.
Quote Falsely Attributed to Matthew McConaughey Actually Spread with Mick Jagger’s Name
Nearly identical posts credited the same invented quote to both McConaughey and Jagger at different times exposing how viral attribution errors spread across social platforms.
Social Media Posts Falsely Attribute Minnesota Gunman’s Political Affiliation Without Evidence
Senator Mike Lee and others spread unfounded claims about the shooter’s political affiliation without factual basis according to FactCheck’s investigation.
Social Media Post Falsely Claims CBP Commented We Got Them on Viral Immigration Post
Snopes investigated a claim that a CBP Instagram account confirmed catching immigrants in a viral post finding the comment was fabricated.
Social Media Meme Falsely Links US Breaking News to Iran Conflict That Never Occurred
PolitiFact investigated a Facebook meme claiming breaking news connected the US to an Iran development that fact-checkers found never took place.
AI-Generated Story Falsely Claiming WNBA Star Was Arrested Spreads on Social Media
Misinformation spread through AI social media accounts falsely claimed a WNBA player had been arrested with no factual basis for the story.
Falsely Viral Post Claims Iran Has Closed Strait of Hormuz to All Traffic Fact-Checked
Fact-checkers clarified that while Iran announced measures to restrict Strait of Hormuz traffic claims of total closure were overstated on social media.
Trump Falsely Suggests Fraud Cuts Alone Will Save Social Security and Balance the Budget
FactCheck.org debunks White House claims that reducing fraud in federal programs would be sufficient to save Social Security or eliminate the deficit
Social Media Post Falsely Claims Trump Raised Tariffs on All Imported Indian Goods
A viral social media post falsely claiming that Trump had raised tariffs on all imported Indian goods was debunked by multiple fact-checkers who found no such blanket order had been issued.