Did Donald Trump Revive Presidential Proclamations for Peace Officers Memorial Day?
An early example of how disinformation purveyors laundered and promoted their own content in order to promote far right conspiracy theories.
2017
President Trump is Showing Signs of Dementia -Unproven!
There’s no proof that President Trump is suffering from dementia or cognitive decline, and psychiatrists are barred from making such judgements from afar.
Taco Bell Files For Bankruptcy, Closing All Restaurants -Fiction!
A prank website is behind false reports that Taco Bell filed for bankruptcy and will close all restaurants in 2017 and 2018.
Ariana Grande Said "Islam is Love" at 2016 Clinton Campaign Rally-Unproven!
There’s no record of Ariana Grande saying “Islam is love” at a 2016 Hillary Clinton campaign rally, as has been reported on social mdia.
Trisodium Phosphate Lurks in Lucky Charms, General Mills Cereal-
It’s true that Trisodium Phosphate is used in cereal and cleaning products — but it’s used in very different concentrations.
Disgraced Senator Chuck Shumer Announces Retirement- Fiction!
A fake news websites is behind false reports that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer resigned from the Senate in disgrace.
Ariana Grande Said She Hates America, Disrespects the Flag-Mostly Truth!
After a May 2017 terrorist attack targeted an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, true and false rumors about her hating America began to circulate.
Dropping the Hammer on James Comey- Commentary!
An opinion piece titled “Dropping the Hammer on Comey” is making the rounds in forwarded emails and on social media.
Dog Owners Warned About Explosive Tennis Balls Lying in Grass-Truth!
Warnings about exploding tennis balls are real, but they didn’t appear to be tied to a specific threat or trend when they resurfaced in May 2017.
Prayer Request for Dakota Miller, Boy Who Accidentally Shot Himself
Authentic prayer requests for Dakota Miller, a 13-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself in the head, were circulating social media in May 2017.