Government – Page 6 – Truth or Fiction?

Maxine Waters: Pray for Muslims Following London Attacks-Fiction!

Government, Terrorism / By Rich Buhler & Staff / June 6, 2017

An imposter Twitter account is behind false claims that U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters called for prayers for Muslims after London terror attacks.

Democrats Introduce Americans with No Abilities Act (ANNA)-Fiction!

Government, Politics / By Rich Buhler & Staff / June 2, 2017

False claims about Congress passing the American with No Abilities Act stem from a satirical report that appeared in The Onion in 1998.

President Trump is Showing Signs of Dementia -Unproven!

Government, Health / Medical, Politics / By Rich Buhler & Staff / May 26, 2017

There’s no proof that President Trump is suffering from dementia or cognitive decline, and psychiatrists are barred from making such judgements from afar.

AG Jeff Sessions Holds Stock in Private Prison System-Fiction!

Crime / Police, Government, Politics / By Rich Buhler & Staff / May 17, 2017

Attorney General Jeff Sessions doesn’t hold stock in private prisons, but he and President Trump both have significant ties to the industry.

Bill Clinton's Love Child, Danney Williams, Found Dead-Fiction!

Government, Politics / By Rich Buhler & Staff / May 11, 2017

A fake news website is behind false reports that Bill Clinton’s love child, Danney Williams, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in May 2017.

Members of Congress Refuse to Stand for Pledge of Allegiance-Fiction!

Government, Politics / By Rich Buhler & Staff / May 9, 2017

New York State Senate Democrats refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance in 2009 image have been misidentified as members of Congress.

Mike Pence: People with Pre-Existing Conditions Need Jesus Care-Fiction!

Government, Health / Medical / By Rich Buhler & Staff / May 8, 2017

A fake news website and Facebook account designed to look like Fox News is behind false reports that Vice President Mike Pence said Americans need more Jesus Care.