There is no federal law mandating children and parents be separated at the border; a policy resulting in that outcome was enacted in May 2018.
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Washington Post→ Five whoppers from President Trump’s impromptu news conference
President Trump made a slew of false or misleading claims during an appearance on “Fox and Friends” that morphed into a news conference on the White House lawn. We fact-checked five whoppers. But this is only a partial list. “I think that th
Snopes→ Did President Donald Trump Salute a North Korean General?
Video footage released by North Korea's state television network shows Trump returning a military salute.
Truth or Fiction?→ Trump Administration Holding Immigrant Children in Cages-Mostly Fiction!
Trump Administration Holding Immigrant Children in Cages-Mostly Truth! & Misleading! Summary of eRumor: As part of its “zero tolerance” policy on illegal immigration, the Trump administration holds immigrant children in cages after
Snopes→ Trump Says FBI ‘Plotting Against My Election’
President Donald Trump claims that a politically tainted bureau tried to undermine his campaign and, through the Russia investigation, his presidency.
Washington Post→ Recidivism Watch: Trump administration again blames others for its own family separation policy
“It’s the law, and that’s what the law states.” — White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, at a news briefing, June 14, 2018 The Trump administration seems to be caught inside a “Twilight Zone” ep
Snopes→ Did a Trump Tower Open in Pyongyang?
The claim that a Trump-branded hotel opened in North Korea's capital less than 24 hours after the historic Trump-Kim summit originated on a satirical web site.
Snopes→ New York Sues President Trump’s Charitable Foundation
New York's Attorney General sued the Trump Foundation, saying it engaged in a pattern of illegal self-dealing.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s flip-flop on coverage for preexisting health conditions
“After careful consideration, and with the approval of the President of the United States, I have determined that, in Texas v. United States, No. 4: l 8-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.), the Department will not defend the constitutionality
Snopes→ Code Developed By Canadian Firm Hints at Voter ‘Disengagement’ Efforts in United States
The Trump campaign claimed that it could suppress Clinton votes twelve days before the 2016 election; unsecured files linked to a Canadian company offer insights into how that might be possible.
Snopes→ Did Bill Maher Say He Hopes for a Recession ‘to Get Rid of Trump’?
The always-provocative HBO talk show host stands accused of taking "Trump-hatred" to a whole new level.
Snopes→ Did Pierre Trudeau Say of Richard Nixon, ‘I Have Been Called Worse Things by Better People’?
When President Donald Trump lashed out at Canadian leader Justin Trudeau, a quote attributed to Trudeau's father after he was insulted by another United States president spread on social media.
Washington Post→ Fact-checking President Trump’s claims about the North Korea deal
Here’s a round-up of claims made by President Trump about his talks in Singapore with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a news conference and in an interview with George Stephanopoulos of ABC News. News conference “Chairman Kim and I just si
Truth or Fiction?→ Robert De Niro Was Part of International Child Prostitution Ring-Mostly Fiction!
Robert De Niro Was Part of an International Child Prostitution Ring-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Robert De Niro was connected to an international prostitution ring that used children. The Truth: Authorities investigating a French “call-girl
Snopes→ Trump-Kim Shake Hands, Commit to ‘Complete Denuclearization’
Yet as Trump toasted the summit's results, he faced mounting questions about whether he got too little and gave away too much — including an agreement to halt U.S. military exercises with treaty ally South Korea.
Washington Post→ Trump’s false assertion that Canada claims to ‘make’ $100 billion in trade with the U.S.
“Fair Trade is now to be called Fool Trade if it is not Reciprocal. According to a Canada release, they make almost 100 Billion Dollars in Trade with U.S. (guess they were bragging and got caught!). Minimum is 17B. Tax Dairy from us at 27
Truth or Fiction?→ Anthony Bourdain Had Information on Hillary Clinton, Sex Trafficking Ring -Fiction!
Anthony Bourdain Had Information on Hillary Clinton, Sex Trafficking Ring Before His Death-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Before Anthony Bourdain’s death from an apparent suicide, he was ready to expose information on Hillary Clinton and a child sex
Snopes→ Did Ronald Reagan Warn Against ‘Demagogues’ Willing to Declare a Trade War Against America’s Friends?
During a 1988 radio address, President Reagan railed against those calling for trade tariffs and derided protectionism as "a cheap form of nationalism."
Washington Post→ Trump’s claim that an Obama administration effort on Iran was ‘totally illegal’
“The Obama Administration is now accused of trying to give Iran secret access to the financial system of the United States. This is totally illegal. Perhaps we could get the 13 Angry Democrats to divert some of their energy to this “mat
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Tell Justin Trudeau That Canada Burned Down the White House in 1812?
Three news outlets confirmed that the United States president made the comment to Canada's prime minister during a phone call about trade.
Snopes→ Does the President Have an ‘Absolute Right’ to Self-Pardon?
Neither the Constitution nor hundreds of years of Supreme Court rulings have directly answered the legality of this question.
Truth or Fiction?→ Henry Kissinger Comments on Trump: ‘He Puts America First’-Mostly Fiction!
Henry Kissinger Comments on Trump: ‘He Puts America First’-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger commented that president Trump is a “phenomenon that foreign countries haven’t seen before&#
Snopes→ Did Philadelphia Eagles Players Kneel During the National Anthem in 2017?
The White House claimed that an event with the Super Bowl champions was cancelled due to a disagreement over kneeling during the pre-game anthem, but no Eagles player knelt in protest during the regular season.
Snopes→ Trump Calls Off Eagles Visit over Anthem Dispute
Trump says the team wanted to send a smaller delegation, but fans who planned to attend "deserve better."
Truth or Fiction?→ Jack Minzey of Eastern Michigan University on Civil War-Incorrect Attribution!
Jack Minzey of Eastern Michigan University on Civil War-Incorrect Attribution! Summary of eRumor: Shortly before his death, Eastern Michigan University professor Jack Minizey wrote about a modern civil war bing fought without guns in a column that has
Snopes→ Did President Trump Donate His First-Quarter 2018 Salary to the Department of Veterans Affairs?
In keeping with his campaign promise to forgo a presidential salary, the White House announced in May 2018 that Trump is donating $100,000 to Veterans Affairs.
Washington Post→ Fact-checking President Trump’s attacks on the cost of Mueller’s investigation
“A.P. has just reported that the Russian Hoax Investigation has now cost our government over $17 million, and going up fast.” — President Trump, in a tweet, June 1, 2018 “… At what point does this soon to b
Snopes→ Obama and the FBI — Connect the Dots
A photograph of President Obama with current and future FBI directors is neither ominous nor revealing.
Snopes→ Agreement Between Refugee Agency and ICE to Share Sensitive Information Raises Concerns
Parents who come forward to claim custody of children will have their fingerprints and immigration status inspected by ICE.
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Prevent a Black Man from Boarding His Yacht?
A Florida man named Jesse Pariseau tweeted about an alleged encounter with Donald Trump which suggested the president is racist.
Washington Post→ President Trump has made 3,251 false or misleading claims in 497 days
In the 497 days since he took the oath of office, President Trump has made 3,251 false or misleading claims, according to The Fact Checker’s database that analyzes, categorizes and tracks every suspect statement uttered by the president.
Truth or Fiction?→ Whoopi Goldberg Wore Shirt Showing President Trump Shooting Himself-Fiction!
Whoopi Goldberg Wore Shirt Showing President Trump Shooting Himself-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A photo showing Whoopi Goldberg wearing a shirt that shows President Trump shooting himself circulated on social media. The Truth: Whoopi Goldberg didn̵
Washington Post→ Fact-checking immigration spin on separating families and 1,500 ‘lost’ children
“We have to break up families. The Democrats gave us that law. It’s a horrible thing where you have to break up families. The Democrats gave us that law and they don’t want to do anything about it.” — President Trump, in a round table on sanc
Washington Post→ The dubious statistic getting the DHS secretary in trouble with President Trump
“The Border Patrol’s May arrest numbers are due to be released early next month, and immigration hawks, including the president, now treat them as a kind of barometer for [Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen] Nielsen’s performance.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s fog of ‘scandals’ and outrages about the Mueller investigation
“Clapper has now admitted that there was Spying in my campaign. Large dollars were paid to the Spy, far beyond normal. Starting to look like one of the biggest political scandals in U.S. history. SPYGATE – a terrible thing!” — P
Truth or Fiction?→ Nancy Pelosi: Building A Border Wall Violates the Rights of Illegals-Fiction!
Nancy Pelosi: Building A Wall Violates the Rights of Illegals-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said building a wall would violate the rights of illegal immigrants. The Truth: Nancy Pelosi did not say that building a border wall wo
Washington Post→ The Trump administration’s bogus spin that it obtained $2 billion for ‘school safety’
“Thanks to the president’s leadership, we’re already providing nearly $2 billion more in help to local governments to ensure security at our schools and the safety of our students. It represents the single largest investment i
Washington Post→ Can the president be indicted or subpoenaed?
We don’t know what special counsel Robert S. Mueller III is thinking. But lawmakers, pundits, legal analysts and President Trump’s attorney, Rudolph W. Giuliani, have offered various views on two of the biggest questions surro
Washington Post→ Trump’s claim that U.S. is only country with ‘thousands’ of immigration judges
“Our immigration laws are a disgrace. … Catch and release. You catch them, you release them. And just to show how ridiculous — we have judges. We have thousands of judges. Do you think other countries have judges? We give them
Truth or Fiction?→ Maxine Waters Says First Move As President Would Be to Impeach Trump-Fiction!
Maxine Waters Says First Move As President Would Be to Impeach Trump-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters said her first move as president would be to impeach President Trump during an interview with Anderson Cooper. The Truth: Maxine Wa