Did the Proud Boys Rebrand as the Leather Men Following a Hashtag Offensive?
A viral rumor can be traced back to a Canadian satire site.
Fact Checks
‘BLM Destroys Hispanic Child’s Birthday Party’
A viral video of an altercation at a Houston party has been widely and inaccurately blamed on the Black Lives Matter movement — and a resulting GoFundMe raised several times its goal.
Was Rudy Giuliani Filmed with Discoloration on his Hands?
Footage from a June 2020 interview took on a new light after a rash of COVID-19 infections among GOP officials.
‘Happy Banned Books Week, Here Are the Ten Most Banned Books in US Libraries and Schools’
A viral Facebook post beginning “Happy Banned Books Week” was swiftly followed by a correction which was nearly as popular.
Did a Real Ben Shapiro Tweet About Trayvon Martin Resurface After He Predicted a Lack of Sympathy for Donald Trump’s COVID-19?
Immediately after news broke of Trump’s illness, the right-wing pundit pre-emptively chided those who might be unsympathetic — leading to an old tweet of his own resurfacing.
Did Dr. Luke Die from COVID-19?
A pair of independent posts each sowed doubt about the music producer’s well-being.
‘There’s More Cases of Covid in the White House Than in All of New Zealand’
A pithy Twitter commentary about the positive COVID-19 diagnoses in the Trump administration went viral — but it appeared to be hyperbole.
Did the Trump Campaign Use His COVID-19 Diagnosis in a Fundraising Message?
An image spreading online seized on the United States president’s announcement of a positive test result.
Did a Twitter User Tweet That Trump’s October Surprise Will be the Announcement of ‘His Infection’?
After late-night news broke about U.S. President Donald Trump and the First Lady testing positive, screenshots appeared showing a tweet that predicted it — and then some.
‘Trump’s Head’ Photograph
Unpacking a close-up image that circulated during the September 29 2020 U.S. presidential debate.