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.
Fact Checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bill Clinton Files for Divorce from Hillary Clinton-Fiction!
A false report has fueled rumors that Bill Clinton filed for divorce from Hillary Clinton because he’s appalled by her actions.
AG Jeff Sessions Holds Stock in Private Prison System-Fiction!
Attorney General Jeff Sessions doesn’t hold stock in private prisons, but he and President Trump both have significant ties to the industry.
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.
ABC Cancels "Last Man Standing" Because of Tim Allen's Conservative Views-Unproven!
There’s no proof to support rumors that ABC canceled “Last Man Standing” because of the show’s, and actor Tim Allen’s, conservative views.
Clinton Foundation Cargo Ship Raided, Contraband Found-Fiction!
A fake news website is behind a false report that a Clinton Foundation cargo ship was raided and illegal contraband was found.