“98 percent of mass public shootings in the United States since 1950 have taken place in gun-free zones.” — President Trump, speaking to the National Rifle Association, May 4,2018 President Trump is prone to using bombastic st
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Snopes→ Did Major General Paul D. Eaton Say Trump’s Decertifying Iran Deal ‘Dishonors America’?
A meme reproduces a former general's comment about President Donald Trump's announcement that the U.S. would be withdrawing from a nuclear deal with Iran.
Snopes→ Did Trump Kill 100,000 Boeing Jobs By Pulling Out of the Iran Nuclear Deal?
A viral meme circulating on Facebook jumps to conclusions about the effects of the president's backing out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Washington Post→ Fact-checking President Trump’s reasons for leaving the Iran nuclear deal
President Trump’s reasons for withdrawing the United States from the Iran nuclear deal caught our attention. The stakes are huge, so Trump’s rationale merits scrutiny. The United States was one of seven countries in the Joint Comprehensive Plan
Snopes→ Donald Trump Explains Why Lincoln Succeeded
This was indeed Donald Trump's answer to an interview question, for whatever that's worth.
Washington Post→ Trump’s claim that Iran could build nuclear weapons in seven years
“In seven years, that deal will have expired, and Iran is free to go ahead and create nuclear weapons. That’s not acceptable. Seven years is tomorrow.” — President Trump, discussing the Iran nuclear deal in a White House news co
Snopes→ Was the Obama Administration Unable to Arrange the Release of Three Hostages in North Korea?
Two of the three men held by North Korea were detained during Trump's presidency.
Snopes→ Did John McCain Say He Doesn’t Want Trump at His Funeral?
According to news reports, former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush have been invited to deliver eulogies.
Truth or Fiction?→ Stormy Daniels’ Lawyer Michael Avenatti Worked for Rahm Emanuel, Democratic Campaigns-Truth!
Stormy Daniels’ Lawyer Michael Avenatti Worked for Rahm Emanuel, Democratic Campaigns-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Adult film actress Story Daniels’ lawyer, Michael Avenatti, has worked for Rahm Emanuel and various Democratic campaigns over th
Truth or Fiction?→ Alabama Football Team Visits White House, Prays for Trump-Truth!
Alabama Football Team Visits White House, Prays for Trump-Mostly Truth! Summary of eRumor: After winning the college football national championship, the Alabama football team visited the White House and included President Trump in a prayer huddle.
Washington Post→ Fact-checking President Trump’s claims on immigration
The president made it abundantly clear, intentionally or not, that March and April (and maybe even May) might as well be called “immigration month.” It wasn’t on the official schedule. Or worked out in great detail by White H
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Establish a ‘Religious Office’ in the White House?
A Facebook meme gets the basic facts right, but misses some important context.
Snopes→ Trump Says Giuliani Needs to ‘Get Facts Straight’ on Stormy
President Donald Trump insisted that 'we're not changing any stories' about the 2016 hush payment to porn actress Stormy Daniels.
Truth or Fiction?→ Comedian Michelle Wolf Was Arrested for Beastiality- Fiction!
Comedian Michelle Wolf Was Arrested for Bestiality- Fiction! Summary of eRumor: After a controversial routine at the White House Correspondents Dinner, rumors spread that comedian Michelle Wolf was once arrested for bestiality in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s repeated claim that Comey ‘leaked classified information’
Comey “said he gave it [his memo] to a friend and he gave it to a friend to leak classified information. It’s all classified. It was totally classified.” — President Trump, in an interview on “Fox and Friends,” April 26, 2018
Washington Post→ President Trump has made 3,001 false or misleading claims so far
In the 466 days since he took the oath of office, President Trump has made 3,001 false or misleading claims, according to The Fact Checker’s database that analyzes, categorizes and tracks every suspect statement uttered by the president. That’s an
Washington Post→ Do small businesses face $83,000 in start-up costs to comply with regulations?
“According to a survey by the National Small Business Association, the average small business spends $83,000 to comply with regulations in just their first year of existence.” — President Trump, remarks at the Latino C
Truth or Fiction?→ “FBI Corruption …. Decades in a Nutshell’ Commentary on Clinton Foundation-Misleading!
“FBI Corruption …. Decades in a Nutshell’ Commentary on Clinton Foundation-Misleading! Summary of eRumor: A commentary titled “FBI Corruption … Decades in a Nutshell” draws links between the Clinton Foundation, Rober
Snopes→ Was Trump Labeled ‘Best President’ or ‘Worst President’ on a ‘Time’ Cover?
Two images purportedly showing President Trump on the cover of "Time" magazine under the headlines "Best President Ever" and "Worst President Ever" are both hoaxes.
Snopes→ Did Jane Goodall Compare Donald Trump’s Actions to Primate Dominance Behavior?
A meme about United States President Donald Trump and French leader Emmanuel Macron possibly references an apocryphal quote by the famous anthropologist and primatologist.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim that death sentences would stop drug trafficking
“These people [drug dealers] kill thousands of people over the course of their lives through drugs. So we’re going to have to get much, much tougher in terms of penalty. And if you want to stop it — if you look at certain countries wh
Washington Post→ Trump’s complaint it would take 9 years to get his nominees approved (Part 2)
“At this rate, and many of the papers checked it out yesterday, and they actually said I was right, but it would be nine years before these people were — we have hundreds of people in, waiting to be approved. And the Democrats are taki
Snopes→ Did Attorney Michael Cohen Advertise His Services as ‘The Fixer?’
An anonymous New York prankster put up satirical posters for President Trump's lawyer on the city's subway system.
Washington Post→ Trump’s complaint that it will take 9 years to get all his nominations approved
“Democrats are obstructing good (hopefully great) people wanting to give up a big portion of their life to work for our Government, hence, the American People. They are ‘slow walking’ all of my nominations — hundreds
Snopes→ Was Donald Trump ‘Ordered’ to Stay Away from Barbara Bush’s Funeral?
According to the White House, the President will not attend the former First Lady's funeral to avoid creating a disruption.
Snopes→ In Comey Memos, Trump Talks of Jailed Journalists, ‘Hookers’
The 15 pages of documents contain new details about a series of interactions that Comey had with Trump in the weeks before his May 2017 firing.
Snopes→ Trump Calls Sketch Released by Daniels ‘a Total Con Job’
The sketch depicts a white male in his 30s or 40s and carries a description of him as "lean but fit." Actress Stormy Daniels says it's the man who menaced her and her young daughter and warned her in 2011 to stay quiet.
Truth or Fiction?→ Attorney Lisa Barsoomian Represents Hillary Clinton, Married to Rod Rosenstein -Fiction!
Attorney Lisa Barsoomian Represents Hillary Clinton, Married to Rod Rosenstein-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein’s wife, attorney Lisa Barsoomian, has represented Bill and Hillary Clinton for decades. That makes R
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim that James B. Comey ‘lied in Congress to Senator G’
Comey “lied in Congress to Senator G” — President Trump, in a tweet, April 16, 2018 In his continuing attacks on former FBI director James B. Comey — whom Trump fired in May 2017 — the president has a long list of complain
Snopes→ Federal Judge’s Ruling Could Lead to ‘Special Master’ Being Added to Michael Cohen Probe
Attorneys for Michael Cohen have called for a third party to be allowed to review evidence of an April 2018 law enforcement raid.
Snopes→ What’s in Those Seized Records? Trump’s Biggest New Worry
President Donald Trump and his allies have hit a new level of anxiety after the raid on his personal attorney's office.
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Tweet Warnings About Obama Ordering Syrian Airstrikes?
In 2013, Donald Trump issued multiple warnings to his predecessor about attacking Syria without congressional approval.
Snopes→ Stormy Daniels Set for Court as Lawyers Argue Over FBI Raid
President Donald Trump's personal attorney will appear in federal court to argue over evidence found during a recent FBI raid, and porn star Stormy Daniels' lawyer says she'll be there, too.
Snopes→ Comey Speculates Russians May Have Damaging Info on Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey says he thinks it's possible the Russians have compromising information on President Donald Trump.
Snopes→ US to Hit Russia with New Sanctions for Aiding Syria’s Assad
President Donald Trump defended his use of the phrase "Mission Accomplished" to describe a U.S.-led missile attack on Syria's chemical weapons program, even as his aides stressed continuing U.S. troop involvement.
Snopes→ Trump Unloads on Comey Ahead of Ex-FBI Director’s Interview
President Donald Trump took to Twitter to unload on James Comey over his forthcoming memoir, calling him "slippery," suggesting he should be in jail and labeling him "the WORST FBI Director in history, by far!"
Snopes→ In New Book, Comey Says Trump ‘Untethered to Truth’
Former FBI Director James Comey blasts President Donald Trump as unethical and "untethered to truth" and calls his leadership of the country "ego driven and about personal loyalty" in a forthcoming book.
Snopes→ $30,000 Rumor? Tabloid Paid For, Spiked, Salacious Trump Tip
The company that publishes the National Enquirer paid a former doorman at one of Trump’s New York skyscrapers $30,000 during the presidential campaign for a tip about Trump it never ran.
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Once Fight Against Installing Sprinklers in New York Apartment Buildings?
A viral meme accurately describes the future president's lobbying efforts, but leaves out the fact that his stance on sprinklers later softened.
Snopes→ Is Facebook Removing the Share Button from Pro-Trump Posts?
Rumors about Facebook's suppression of content (in this case posts supportive of President Trump) resurfaced after Sen. Ted Cruz referenced them.