Did Putin Say George Soros Was Driving America to a ‘Civil War’?
Years after a ginned-up quote spread online, right-wing outlets blamed the billionaire philanthropist for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Disinformation
Did John McCain Start the USS Forrestal Fire?
False claims that John McCain started the USS Forrestal fire that killed 134 sailers resurfaced on the tragedy’s 50th anniversary.
Somali Muslims Take Over Small Tennessee Town, Terrify Christians
Claims about Somali immigrants “taking over” Shelbyville, Tennessee have circulated for years.
President Richard Nixon Pardoned John McCain of War Crimes?
False claims that President Nixon pardoned John McCain after he was convicted of treason are based on earlier, false rumors.
Did a CIA Agent Confess to the ‘Controlled Demolition’ of the World Trade Center?
A fake news website is behind false claims that a CIA agent confessed that he took part in the demolition of World Trade Center 7, the third building destroyed on 9/11.
Was Alex Jones Appointed White House Press Secretary?
A satirical blog post about the conspiracy theorist was treated as real news as it passed from one site to another.
‘Muslim Invasion: UK Overrun’ Chain Emails
An email claiming that a Muslim Invasion has taken over the United Kingdom makes claims that are true and false, but it’s overall point is mostly fiction.
President Trump Ends Barack Obama’s ‘Vacation Scam’?
A fake news websites is behind false reports that President Trump has ended President Obama’s vacation scam and sent him a bill.
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.
Did Tucker Carlson Die in a ‘Suspicious Auto Accident’?
A low-level “satire” site set its sights on the Fox broadcaster in a morbid trilogy.