“We have sent thousands and thousands of MS-13 horrible people out of this country or into our prisons.” — President Trump, State of the Union address, Jan. 30, 2018 “This is after, actually, removing thousands of them out — some
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Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim that ‘wages are now, for the first time in many years, rising’
“Something that I’ve been talking about for two years — campaigning, and everyone said, ‘You’ll never do it’ — after years of wage stagnation, wages — so what happened two days ago and a month ago — wages are no
Truth or Fiction?→ Rep. Adam Schiff’s Sister is Married to George Soros’ Son-Fiction!
Rep. Adam Schiff’s Sister Married George Soros’ Son-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff’s sister is married to George Soros’ son, explaining the California Democrat’s vocal opposition to President Trump. The
Washington Post→ President Trump cries ‘fake news’ and the world follows
“The media is fake. … The media is really the word — I think one of the greatest of all terms I’ve come up with is fake. I guess other people have used it perhaps over the years, but I’ve never noticed it.” — President Tru
Snopes→ Did the Eagles Respond to Trump’s Congratulatory Tweet With a Vulgarity?
An image purportedly showing the official Twitter account for the Philadelphia Eagles telling President Trump to "go f*ck himself" is not real.
Snopes→ Democratic, GOP Lawmakers Say Memo Doesn’t Clear Trump in Probe
A new congressional memo alleging FBI surveillance abuse is being used to undermine the legitimacy of special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation.
Snopes→ Trump Claims Memo ‘Totally Vindicates’ Him in Russia Probe
The memo also includes revelations that might complicate efforts by Trump and his allies to undermine special counsel Robert Mueller's inquiry.
Snopes→ Trump Seized on What Memo Could Mean Even Before Reading It
The president first learned of the House Intelligence Committee document last month from some Republican allies in Congress and he watched it take hold in the conservative media.
Truth or Fiction?→ Joe Kennedy’s Home Surrounded by a Wall, Proving His Hypocrisy-Fiction!
Joe Kennedy’s Home Surrounded by a Wall, Proving His Hypocrisy-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: After U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy, a Massachusetts Democrat, was critical of President Donald Trump’s border wall and immigration stance, photos supposedly
Truth or Fiction?→ Nancy Pelosi Scolds Lawmaker for Standing for Trump at State of the Union-Fiction!
Nancy Pelosi Scolds Lawmaker for Standing for Trump at State of the Union-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi can bee seen scolding a fellow member of Congress for standing for President Donald Trump during his State of the Union address
Snopes→ Trump Falsely Claims Most-Watched State of the Union Address
President Donald Trump says the ratings for his first State of the Union address this week are "the highest number in history," but that is not true.
Snopes→ Did Nikki Haley ‘Accidentally Confess’ to an Affair with Donald Trump?
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley only inadvertently 'confessed' to being romantically involved with President Trump in clickbait headlines, not in her own words.
Snopes→ Did the ACLU Complain That Trump Said ‘America’ Too Many Times in State of the Union?
Unreliable web sites misrepresented the substance of the American Civil Liberties Union's critical response to President Trump's address.
Snopes→ Did a Democratic Congressman ‘Storm Out’ of Trump’s State of the Union?
Conservatives and conspiracy theorists have made much of the fact that Luis Gutiérrez quietly walked out three minutes before the end of Trump's speech.
Snopes→ What Is ‘Chain Migration’?
President Trump pledged in his 2018 State of the Union address to end "chain migration," but what exactly does that term mean and where did it come from?
Snopes→ Did Billy Graham Warn Against Mixing Religion and Politics?
The evangelical leader said in a 1981 profile that people in his position "can't be closely identified with any particular party or person."
Snopes→ Did Democrats Check Their Phones During Trump’s State of the Union Address?
A meme showing lawmakers checking their phones during the State of the Union is real — but this is not unprecedented, uncommon, or confined to one political party.
Snopes→ Amid Publicity Tour, Porn Star Denies Affair with Trump
Adult film star Stormy Daniels, in the midst of a publicity tour fueled by past allegations of a 2006 sexual relationship with a then-married Donald Trump, said in a statement that the alleged affair never occurred.
Washington Post→ Fact checking the 2018 State of the Union address
President Trump’s State of the Union speech had soaring rhetoric — and many dubious facts and figures. Many of these claims have been fact-checked repeatedly, yet the president persists in using them. Here is a guide to 18 claims, in th
Snopes→ Did Trump Tell George Soros to ‘Go to Hell’ at Davos?
A well-known purveyor of fake news spread the fabricated claim that President Trump called out George Soros at the 2018 World Economic Forum.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s 2017 proposals to Congress: What flopped and what succeeded
Every president announces a slew of initiatives in a State of the Union address. Although President Trump’s first address to Congress in 2017 was not officially a State of the Union message, here, in order of delivery, is a summary of t
Snopes→ Trump Administration Says No New Russia Sanctions Needed
The State Department allowed a 29 January 2018 deadline to pass without imposing new sanctions authorized in an August 2017 bill signed by President Donald Trump.
Snopes→ Trump to Display Names of Campaign Donors During the State of the Union?
If you donate to President Donald Trump’s campaign, your name will appear during a campaign-run livestream of his State of the Union address.
Snopes→ Mispelled Tickets Issued for ‘State of the Uniom’ Address?
Sitting senators tweeted images of the misspelled tickets on 29 January 2018.
Washington Post→ Trump says solar tariff will create ‘a lot of jobs.’ But it could wipe out many more.
“We’ll be making solar products now much more so in the United States. Our companies have been decimated, and those companies are going to be coming back strong. … A lot of workers; a lot of jobs.” — President Trump, discussing a
Snopes→ New Refrigerators for Air Force One Cost $23.6 Million
The costly "chilling units" are specialized components that have to be capable of storing supplies for multiple people for weeks at a time.
Snopes→ Why It Matters: The Report That Trump Tried to Fire Mueller
This latest revelation isn't the only example of presidential action that could be seen as an attempt to interfere with an investigation of Trump and his campaign.
Snopes→ Did Dolly Parton Say: ‘Trump In One Year Is Already Better Than 16 Years of Bush, Obama Put Together’?
Celebrities say the most outrageous things, especially when it comes to politics! Or do they? Sometimes they do, and sometimes they don't.
Snopes→ Trump Calls Report He Ordered Mueller’s Firing ‘Fake News’
President Donald Trump on 26 January 2018 dismissed as "fake news" a New York Times report that he ordered the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller.
Snopes→ Trump Turns Again on Immigration, Allies Bash ‘Amnesty Don’
Trump’s loyalists are lashing out against his proposal to give path to citizenship for nearly 2 million “Dreamer” immigrants.
Snopes→ NY Museum Offered Used, Solid Gold Toilet to Trumps
The toilet , titled "America," is Maurizio Cattelan's jab at the nation's greedier instincts.
Truth or Fiction?→ Donald Trump Imposes 30% Tariffs on Solar Panel Imports-Truth!
Donald Trump Imposes 30% Tariffs on Solar Panel Imports-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Claims that President Donald Trump imposed 30 percent tariffs circulated in January 2018. The Truth: President Trump signed a proclamation imposing tariffs on solar panel
Snopes→ Trump Says He’s Open to Pathway to Citizenship for Dreamers
President Donald Trump says he's open to an immigration plan that would provide a pathway to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of "Dreamers."
Truth or Fiction?→ Karin McQuillian Writes “What I Learned in the Peace Corp: President Trump Was Right”-Authorship Confirmed!
Karin McQuillian Writes “What I Learned in the Peace Corps: President Trump Was Right”-Authorship Confirmed! Summary of eRumor: A former Peace Corp volunteer named Karin McQuillian wrote that her experiences in Africa had taught her that &#
Snopes→ Did Trump Order Pizza with ‘Tiny Pizzas’ on Top During Tryst with Stormy Daniels?
A faux transcript of the porn star's interview suggests that the ultimate sign of wealth is demanding "tiny pizzas" as a topping.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim that ‘we’re way down’ in people crossing the border
“I’m very proud to say that we’re way down in the people coming across the border. We have fewer people trying to come across because they know it’s not going to happen.” — President Trump, in remarks at the White House,
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump’s 2018 Budget Proposal Cut Support for Disabled Veterans?
The president's plan did call for changes that would have had a significant financial effect on some disabled veterans, but the policy has been abandoned.
Snopes→ Did Newsweek Report That Trump Will Be Impeached and Replaced by Hillary Clinton?
The news magazine offered a law professor's hypothetical musings, not a report about President Trump's being removed and replaced by his opponent.
Snopes→ Trump Overstates Missing Texts Involving FBI Agent
President Trump called news the FBI was missing five months' worth of texts from the agent, Peter Strzok, "one of the biggest stories in a long time."
Truth or Fiction?→ Pope Francis Gives Pontifical Medal to Pro-Abortion Dutch Activist Lilianne Ploumen-Truth!
Pope Francis Gives Pontifical Medal to Pro-Abortion Dutch Activist Lilianne Ploumen-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Pope Francis bestowed the Pontifical Medal upon Lilianne Ploumen, a Dutch pro-abortion activist. The Truth: Pope Francis gave a papal honor to