George Soros Arrested, Charged with Hate Crimes?
False claims that George Soros has been arrested for hate crimes against America came from a fake news website.
Disinformation
‘This Is the Wall Between Mexico and Guatemala’
The disingenuous memes that foreshadowed disinformation about ‘migrant caravans.’
Did Trump Order the FBI to Raid CDC Headquarters?
A notoriously sketchy blog pushed another “tin foil hat” conspiracy theory with a January 2017 claim, elements of which were echoed in 2021 anti-vaccine disinformation campaigns.
Donald Trump’s ‘Estimated IQ Exceeds 156’
The claims in a highly-flattering meme about the former president have yet to be confirmed.
This Is Not a Photograph of George Soros as a Nazi
A long-standing smear gets periodically resurrected by bad actors all over the world in order to push weaponized disinformation campaigns.
Did University of Wisconsin Demand That Students Wear Hijabs?
The University of Wisconsin did not demand that students wear hijabs for Islam Appreciation Week in Wisconsin — but some students did volunteer to do so.
Muslims Attack Christmas Tree in Mall?
A viral video making the rounds doesn’t show offended Muslims attacking a Christmas tree — it shows an annual “tree plundering” celebration in Cairo.
Did Ford Move its Truck Manufacturing Operations to Ohio Because Trump Won the Presidency?
Low-level blogs engaged in outright plagiarism to prop up Trump’s false claims of automaker solidarity.
Do Flu Shots Cause Alzheimer’s Disease?
Flu shots have not been linked to Alzheimer’s disease, despite rumors to the contrary.
Did Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Claim that ‘Black Hurricanes Matter’?
A 2003 remark by the Democratic lawmaker was further distorted as it was circulated online for years on end.