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Snopes→ Trump Absent from Highlight Reel at Disney World’s Reopened Hall of Presidents
Video from Joe Biden's animatronic debut at the reopened Magic Kingdom attraction showed a film that ended with Obama, not Trump.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Friendly Roast in 2015,’ ‘HRC Being Roasted’
In July 2021, a TikTok video was shared to Facebook, bearing the labels “Friendly Roast in 2015” and “HRC Being Roasted” — purportedly showing former U.S. President Donald Trump “roasting” former Democratic pre
Snopes→ Trump Organization CFO Surrenders Ahead of Expected Charges
New York prosecutors are expected to announce the first criminal indictment in a two-year investigation into Trump's business practices, accusing his namesake company and CFO Allen Weisselberg of tax crimes related to fringe benefits for employees.
Snopes→ AP Sources: Trump Company, Executive Indicted in Tax Probe
Donald Trump’s company and his longtime finance chief have been indicted on charges stemming from a New York investigation into the former president’s business dealings, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Snopes→ Did Trump Suggest Sending COVID-19 Patients to Guantánamo Bay?
“We import goods. We are not going to import a virus," Trump supposedly said in the early days of the outbreak.
Snopes→ Yes, Trump Wished a Happy Father’s Day to ‘The Losers of the World’
The message was reminiscent of Trump's message to "haters and losers" on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Snopes→ Did Biden Call Putin ‘President Trump’ and then Correct Himself?
Was it a "Freudian slip," or an alleged example of Biden's declining cognitive ability? Social media users interpreted the gaffe differently.
Snopes→ Fake Tickets to Trump’s ‘2nd Inauguration’ Circulate on Social Media
With a blank ticket template, you can create hype for nonexistent events.
Snopes→ Trump DOJ Seized Data from House Democrats in Leaks Probe
The records of at least twelve people connected to the intelligence panel were eventually shared, including Chairman Adam Schiff, who was then the top Democrat on the committee.
Poynter→ Facebook acknowledges politicians can harm, but won’t let them be fact-checked
Factually is a newsletter about fact-checking and misinformation from Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network. Sign up here to receive it on your email every Thursday. What’s the harm? Last week’s announcement by Facebook that it would keep
Snopes→ Is Biden’s DOJ Representing Trump in Defamation Case — After Biden Criticized Trump For Same Thing?
The defamation suit filed by journalist E. Jean Carroll alleged that the former president lied about not raping her in the 1990s.
Snopes→ Is Trump Considering a Run for House Speaker?
The former president called the possibility of running, “so interesting.”
Snopes→ Trump Suspended From Facebook Until At Least 2023
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been banned from Facebook since the days following the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Truth or Fiction?→ Was Michael Flynn Kicked Off of Twitter — Again?
In May 2021, just after he called for military overthrow of the United States government during a QAnon conference, Twitter halted an alleged attempt by former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn to evade being banned by the platform. Flynn had alr
Snopes→ Trump Org Probe is Now Criminal Investigation, NY Attorney General Says
“We are now actively investigating the Trump Organization in a criminal capacity, along with the Manhattan DA,” a spokesperson said.
Snopes→ Did Trump Build a Replica Oval Office at Mar-A-Lago?
As far as we can tell, Trump's office at Mar-A-Lago is made up of right angles.
Snopes→ Biden Cancels Trump’s Planned ‘Garden of American Heroes’
It was to have featured sculptures of dozens of American historical figures, including presidents, athletes and pop culture icons, envisioned by Trump as “a vast outdoor park that will feature the statues of the greatest Americans to ever live."
Truth or Fiction?→ Was Richard Barnett Sentenced to 82 Months in Prison Without Parole?
A Twitter rumor stirred up hope that one of the men who joined the attack on the U.S. Capitol in January 2021 was headed for prison, but the claim does not hold up in light of recent reporting on the case. On May 11 2021 the user reposted the now-infam
Snopes→ House GOP Ousts Trump Critic Liz Cheney from Top Post
Rep. Liz Cheney has told Republicans she intends to remain in Congress and seek reelection next year in Wyoming, a solidly pro-Trump state.
Snopes→ Did NBC Fire Donald Trump From ‘The Apprentice’?
Trump's famous catchphrase on the reality TV series was, "You're fired."
Snopes→ Did a Gun Store Sell Trump-Shaped Dildos?
A widely shared Facebook post provoked all manner of reactions in April and May 2021.
Poynter→ Factually: Fact-checkers advocate for an end to Facebook’s ban of fact-checking political figures
Factually is a newsletter about fact-checking and misinformation from Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network. Sign up here to receive it on your email every Thursday. A check on power The Facebook Oversight Board’s decision to uphold former
Snopes→ Was Trump Banned for Life From Facebook?
The former President of the United States has been banned for life from Twitter, but Facebook?
Poynter→ Facebook’s Oversight Board upheld Trump’s ban. Fact-checkers are mixed on its impact
Facebook’s Oversight Board upheld the platform’s permanent ban of former President Donald Trump’s account for now, but said that while Trump did create an “an environment where a serious risk of violence was possible,” it was unjust to keep h
Snopes→ Trump Remains Banned On Facebook, Oversight Board Rules
Since the day after the deadly riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, former President Donald Trump's social media accounts have been silent — muzzled for inciting violence using the platforms as online megaphones.
Snopes→ Did Lin Wood Find Trump at White House and Biden Missing?
A series of bizarre images posted to Telegram in April 2021 by the QAnon-supporting attorney appeared to reference a stale conspiracy theory.
Snopes→ Did Trump Release an Official Statement Complaining About the Oscars?
The ceremony was pared down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Snopes→ US Says Russia Was Given Trump Campaign Polling Data in 2016
Konstantin Kilimnik, a Russian and Ukrainian political consultant, was a key but mysterious figure in Mueller's investigation into potential coordination between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign.
Snopes→ Did Sylvester Stallone Join Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club?
News of the actor purportedly joining the Trump club in Palm Beach appeared to be sourced to a gossip column.
Snopes→ Trump Goes After Pence, McConnell in Speech to Party Donors
In a closed-door speech to donors at his Mar-a-Lago resort, the former president also reinforced his commitment to the party, according to remarks obtained by The Associated Press.
Snopes→ Does Trump’s Twitter Ban Mean His Tweets Won’t Be Archived on Twitter?
Historically, the National Archives and Records Administration operates Twitter accounts that formerly belonged to members of the executive branch. Trump's ban complicates things.
Snopes→ Is Biden Admin Restarting Border Wall Construction?
Joe Biden promised not to build "another foot of wall" during his 2020 campaign.
Snopes→ Did the Trump Campaign Have To Issue Refunds for Recurring Donations?
A report by The New York Times outlines Trump donors who were surprised to find their bank accounts drained.
Snopes→ Did Trump Wish Happy Easter to ‘Radical Left CRAZIES’?
The former President of the United States took the opportunity to claim, again, that the election was rigged.
Truth or Fiction?→ Politicians Claim That Deaths By Suicide Increased During Lockdowns; Mortality Report Says Otherwise
On April 4 2021, Twitter user Elizabeth Jacobs PhD (@TheAngryEpi) tweeted about political claims involving quarantine-related suicides in 2020, contrasted with March 2021 data about mortality rates for the year before: Politicians told us repeatedly
Snopes→ Supreme Court Dismisses Case over Trump and Twitter Critics
The case concerned the @realdonaldtrump account with more than 88 million followers and Trump's argument that it is his personal property.
Snopes→ Court Lets Woman’s Defamation Suit vs. Trump Proceed Again
Former President Donald Trump could face questioning under oath about a former "Apprentice" contestant's sexual assault allegations against him.
Snopes→ Does a Video Show a Trump Burger Restaurant in Texas?
In March 2021, a popular TikTok video offered a tour of what appeared to be a burger joint dedicated to the former U.S. president.
Snopes→ Is Trump Planning To Launch His Own Social Media Site?
We've reached out to the former president's media relations team to discuss the claim.