An image shared on social media purportedly shows Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in Washington, D.C. without masks.
Publication: 2020 election
FactCheck.org→ Partisan Claims of ‘Russia Hoax’ Revived Ahead of 2020 Election
Quick Take President Donald Trump and his supporters on social media are citing unverified “Russian intelligence” from 2016 as evidence that Hillary Clinton “was behind the entire Russian collusion hoax.” But that so-called inte
FactCheck.org→ Kamala Harris, Honest Abe and the Supreme Court
Q: Was Sen. Kamala Harris’ story at the vice presidential debate about President Abraham Lincoln’s 1864 Supreme Court vacancy correct? A: There’s no evidence that Lincoln said he delayed the nomination to let voters choose the next presi
FactCheck.org→ Biden Misquotes Trump on Gold Star Families
On the subject of President Donald Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden misquoted Trump as saying, “I probably got it from Blue Star parents.” That’s not what Trump said. In an Oct. 8 interview w
FactCheck.org→ Trump Revives Claim of ‘Oscillated’ Debate Mic in 2016
Hours after announcing that he would not participate in an Oct. 15 debate because the Commission on Presidential Debates said it would be virtual, President Donald Trump revived an old complaint that the commission deliberately “oscillated”
Snopes→ Did Biden Propose a Ban on Fracking?
The Trump campaign has hammered the Democratic candidate on fracking and fossil fuels. But what has Biden actually said?
Snopes→ Did Pence Dismiss the Idea of Systemic Racism?
During a debate with Sen. Kamala Harris, the vice president made some conflicting statements about systemic racism in America.
Snopes→ Is Pinkeye a Symptom of COVID-19?
Vice President Mike Pence’s eye prompted discussion about whether he was infected with COVID-19 during the lone 2020 vice presidential election debate.
FactCheck.org→ Viral Image Spreads Bogus Trump Quote on COVID-19 Recovery
Quick Take A viral image on social media is spreading a fabricated quote attributed to President Donald Trump. There’s no evidence the president ever said that doctors have “never seen a body kill the Coronavirus like my body,” and th
Snopes→ Did Lincoln Refuse to Fill a Supreme Court Vacancy Before an Election?
Lincoln was not above using the enticement of a Supreme Court seat to encourage campaigning on his behalf.
Snopes→ Did Kennedy, Nixon Have a Virtual Debate in 1960?
Being in the same room is not mandatory to have a meaningful discussion of the issues.
FactCheck.org→ Putting a Viral Video Clip of Biden in Context
Quick Take Conservative personalities are sharing a brief video clip showing Joe Biden speaking at an event in September to suggest the Democratic presidential nominee was making a racially insensitive remark. But it misleadingly omits any context for
Snopes→ Did Karen Pence Fail To Wear a Mask During the VP Debate?
The second lady appeared on stage at the vice presidential debate without a mask — but that isn't the complete story.
FactCheck.org→ Video: Highlights of the VP Debate
In this video, we review some of the claims Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence made during the vice presidential debate on Oct. 7. Harris falsely claimed Trump’s China trade war cost 300,000 manufacturing jobs. The U.S. gained 146,000
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking the Vice Presidential Debate
Summary In the first and only vice presidential debate, Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence parroted many of the false and misleading claims we have heard from the top of the tickets. Harris misleadingly said President Donald Trump’s ta
Snopes→ Was a Hollywood-Style Trump Sign Erected in Los Angeles?
The five letters were displayed on private property, and their owner's identity is not known.
Snopes→ Does Biden Want To Abolish the Second Amendment?
President Trump and his administration have asserted the claim on more than one occasion.
Snopes→ Who Are the Proud Boys Trump Told To ‘Stand Back and Stand By’?
Members of the fringe club turned volunteer "security" force have openly advocated violence and white supremacy.
Snopes→ Did Kamala Harris Say Protests Are ‘Not Gonna Let Up, and They Should Not’?
Comments by the Democratic vice presidential candidate led to claims that she encourages rioting.
Snopes→ Is This ‘Biden Muslim Ad’ Real?
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has appealed to several faith groups.
Snopes→ Did Biden Call Trump Supporters the ‘Dregs of Society’?
The Trump campaign seemed keen to recreate Hillary Clinton's infamous "deplorables" moment, but what did Biden actually say?
FactCheck.org→ Trump Campaign Aide’s Dubious Claim on Protecting the President
A senior adviser to President Donald Trump’s campaign made the dubious claim that Trump was “probably the most protected person on Earth,” because his visitors “must submit to a COVID test” and “people don’t physically get close&#
Snopes→ Did Chris Christie Advise Trump to Provoke Biden’s Stutter in Debates?
Widely shared social media posts, based on news reports, accused the former New Jersey governor of dirty tricks.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s COVID-19 Misinformation Since Testing Positive
Even after contracting the coronavirus and being hospitalized, President Donald Trump has continued to downplay the risks of COVID-19 and exaggerate the progress the U.S. has made in fighting the pandemic. Trump told Americans to not let the coronavir
FactCheck.org→ Viral Post Overstates Effect of Trump’s Order on Preexisting Conditions
Quick Take A popular Facebook post asks why an order by President Donald Trump “PROTECTING PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS got almost zero coverage,” and suggests it’s wrong to say he is “trying to eliminate that protection.” Trum
Snopes→ Does Trump Weigh 322 Pounds?
U.S. President Donald Trump's weight and general health were a concern after he tested positive for COVID-19 in the fall of 2020.
Snopes→ Did Biden Say Americans Could Stay Home During Pandemic Because ‘Some Black Woman’ Stocked Grocery Shelves?
A 10-second-clip from a 90-minute event was missing some context.
Snopes→ Did a Twitter User Predict Trump’s COVID-19 Announcement?
A widely shared tweet, supposedly written in mid-September, predicted that "Trump’s October surprise will be the announcement of 'his infection.'"
Snopes→ Was Hunter Biden Dishonorably Discharged from the Navy?
Many people are under the mistaken impression that military discharges come in one of two forms: honorable or dishonorable.
Poynter→ FactChat’s partners detected an average of one false claim every three minutes during the first presidential debate
Lee en español The first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden was not only charged with emotional outbursts and interruptions — but also with falsehoods. Fact-checkers are now getting ready for the vice presidential debate on Wedne
FactCheck.org→ Timeline of Contradictory Statements on Trump’s Health
Since President Donald Trump announced on Oct. 2 that he had tested positive for COVID-19, White House staff and the president’s physicians have provided confusing and at times contradictory information about the president’s health. Trump’s medic
Snopes→ Texas Legal Filing To Block Early Voting Offers Little Evidence of ‘Illegal Ballot Harvesting’ Scheme
The writ, filed by Republicans, accuses Democratic officials of violating the state's election laws.
Snopes→ Was Trump Carrying a Concealed Oxygen Concentrator When He Boarded Marine One?
The timeline of Trump's diagnosis and treatment for COVID-19 as provided by officials has been inconsistent, giving rise to conspiracy theories.
Snopes→ Did Biden Claim 6,114 Military COVID-19 Deaths When There Were 7?
During a September 2020 address, U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden stumbled over figures related to COVID-19 military deaths.
FactCheck.org→ Chris Wallace Pictured With Clooney, Not Epstein
Quick Take A photo of Chris Wallace circulating on social media purports to show the Fox News anchor with Jeffrey Epstein. He was actually pictured with George Clooney. Full Story Fox News anchor Chris Wallace moderated the first presidential debate of
FactCheck.org→ Misinformation, Speculation Follow Trump COVID-19 Diagnosis
The news that President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump contracted the novel coronavirus led to a wave of social media posts spreading misinformation — and politically charged speculation. Some of posts tapped into baseless conspiracy t
Snopes→ Did Trump Campaign Use COVID Diagnosis to Fundraise $421 Million?
The requested dollar amount is a little suspicious.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Campaign Didn’t Send Email Fundraising Off COVID-19 Diagnosis
Quick Take An image spreading on social media purports to show a Trump campaign email asking supporters to “please DONATE to help him recover from” COVID-19. It is not from the campaign, and appears to have been created as a joke. Full Sto
Snopes→ Were ‘Doomsday Planes’ Mobilized After Trump’s COVID-19 Diagnosis?
Rumors took off when a scheduled launch of two "doomsday planes" seemed to coincide with the announcement of the president's diagnosis.
Snopes→ Did Trump Campaign Send Fundraising Emails With the Date ‘September 31st’?
The emails were sent on the day after September 30, so we can see where the confusion arose.