Tim Allen ‘Trump 2020 or America Is Dead’ Commentary
In September 2019, a number of Facebook posts attributed a pro-Trump missive shared on the social network to actor Tim Allen — which happens to be a common name.
Disinformation
Has ICE Refused to Deport Undocumented White Immigrants?
Deportations involving immigrants from Ireland have increased during the Trump administration.
Was Kevin Hart ‘Paralyzed’ in a Car Crash?
A dubious ‘entertainment’ site attempted to mine the comedian’s real-life accident for readership.
Was Rep. Ilhan Omar Photographed at an ‘Al Qaeda Training Camp’?
A Twitter user’s attempt to smear the lawmaker remains live — even after being completely debunked.
Did the Democratic Party Pass a Resolution ‘Against Christianity’?
A blog post attempted to distort the meaning of a DNC resolution supporting nonbelievers.
Were the Bones of Children Found on Epstein’s Island?
A massively popular social media post contained the claim that children’s bones and skulls were unearthed on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island, a detail unreported by the media.
Did the Coroner Who Declared Jeffrey Epstein’s Death a Suicide Work for the Clinton Foundation Until 2015?
If a social media post’s claim that the New York City coroner who attended the high-profile pedophile’s death sounds made up, that’s because it is.
Was Dictator Joseph Stalin Once a Hip, Young Democratic Socialist?
A Facebook meme featuring a picture of young Joseph Stalin claims he was once basically a hipster dude espousing currently popular positions.
Does Video Show Police Spraying Fake Blood on Themselves During a Philadelphia Shooting?
Viral video spread on several social channels, purportedly showing Philadelphia police using “fake blood” after a shooting standoff.
Did North Carolina Ban Sharia Law Statewide?
To understand claims about “sharia law” bans, we first have to understand what constitutes “sharia law” in the first place.