A fake news web site put words in Trump strategist Stephen Bannon's mouth to the effect that he defended spousal abuse as an act of "love."
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Snopes→ Was Sweden ‘Rocked’ by a ‘Massive Terror Attack’ in February 2017?
An unknown man possibly discharged pepper spray or tear gas into a train car in Stockholm, but the incident did not constitute a "massive terror attack," and no one was seriously hurt.
Snopes→ President Trump to Skip 2017 White House Correspondents’ Dinner
The last time a sitting president didn't attend the annual dinner was in 1981, when Ronald Reagan was recuperating from an assassination attempt.
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump Announces Sale of California to Mexico, Creating “MexiCal”-Satire!
President Trump Announces Sale of California to Mexico, Creating “MexiCal”-Satire! Summary of eRumor: A satirical story about President Trump announcing the sale of California to Mexico has been mistaken by some for actual news. The Tru
Truth or Fiction?→ CPAC Crowds Waive Russian Flags Before Trump Speech-Truth! & Misleading!
CPAC Waives Russian Flags Before Trump Speech-Truth! & Misleading! Summary of eRumor: Attendees of Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) 2017 waived Russian flags before President Trump’s speech. The Truth: Political activists h
Truth or Fiction?→ George Soros Arrested, Charged with Hate Crimes-Fiction!
George Soros Arrested, Charged with Hate Crimes-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: George Soros has been arrested on charges of hate crimes against America, but the main stream media has refused to report on Soros’ arrest. The Truth: Claims that George
Washington Post→ Did President Trump save 77,000 coal mining jobs?
“If we had not overturned this rule, we were looking at nearly 70,000 jobs across the country.” — Unidentified participant in President Trump’s signing of H.J. Resolution 38, eliminating the Stream Protection Rule, Feb. 16,
Truth or Fiction?→ 13,000 Marines Apply for White House Detail After Trump’s Election-Unproven!
13,000 Marines Apply for White House Detail After President Trump’s Election-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: More than 13,000 Marines applied for White House guard duty after President Donald Trump was elected, none applied during President Barack
Snopes→ Democratic Congressmen Busted Planning to Assassinate Trump?
A fake news site concocted a story blaming two non-existent lawmakers for a plan to attack the president.
Snopes→ ‘Pro-Trump’ Russian Flags Confiscated at CPAC
Small Russian Federation flags with 'Trump' imprinted on them were distributed on the CPAC floor by anti-Trump pranksters, but were rounded up quickly by staffers.
Washington Post→ Fact-checking President Trump’s CPAC speech
President Trump’s speech to the Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor in Maryland was littered with some of the president’s favorite and frequently-cited falsehoods. Here’s a round-up of the 12 of hi
Snopes→ Did Thousands of Marines Apply for White House Detail After Trump Became President?
An oddly specific image claims that 13,506 Marines applied to work the White House detail in a single week.
Washington Post→ For all of the motion, Trump is falling behind on his ‘100-day’ promise list
“It is a contract between myself and the American voter — and it begins with restoring honesty and accountability, and bringing change to Washington.” — President Trump, in the “Contract with the American voter,” issued Oct. 22
Truth or Fiction?→ College Student Pledges to Cut off Genitals over Trump Border Wall-Fiction!
Protesting Trump Border Wall, College Student Pledges to Cut off Genitals-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A California college student has pledged to cut off his genitals in protest of President Trump’s proposed border wall. The Truth: An account of
Snopes→ Did Trump Golf Six Times After Complaining About Obama’s Golfing Habits?
Memes claim that President Trump went golfing six times during his first month in office despite frequently criticizing President Obama for golfing while in office.
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump Impeachment Process Has Begun-Fiction!
President Trump Impeachment Process Has Begun-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Reports claim the process to impeach President Trump has already began. The Truth: A misleading headline is behind false reports that the impeachment process of President Trump
Snopes→ Did Trump Sign An Order Barring Undocumented Immigrants From Receiving Welfare?
Claims that welfare recipients without documentation would be "sent home" came from hoax news stories.
Snopes→ Did President Trump Sign Visa-Free Travel Policies for Various Countries?
Fake news sites pumped out false stories about President Trump's signing visa-free travel policies for residents of a number of different countries.
Snopes→ Did President Trump Sign a Law Restricting Welfare for ‘Deadbeats’?
President Trump did not sign an executive order cutting off welfare to "deadbeats, drug addicts and scam artists."
Washington Post→ 100 days of Trump claims
The Fact Checker has launched a new interactive graphic that will track every suspect claim made by the president in his first 100 days in office. Donald Trump earned 59 Four-Pinocchio ratings as a presidential candidate. Now that he’s p
Snopes→ President Donald Trump and Sweden
An 18 February 2017 address Trump gave in Florida caused widespread confusion with his reference to an unspecified (and seemingly nonexistent) incident in Sweden.
Snopes→ Did President Lyndon B. Johnson Applaud the Smothers Brothers for Mocking Him?
An image shows a kind letter supposedly sent to the Smothers Brothers by LBJ about their repeated mocking of him.
Snopes→ Did Starbucks Place Trump’s Photo on the Floor So Every Customer Has to Step on It?
An image showing a President Trump welcome mat on the floor of a Starbucks was doctored.
Washington Post→ Fact-checking President Trump’s rally in Florida
President Trump’s speech at a campaign-style rally in Melbourne, Fla., was filled with a number of dubious claims. Here’s a quick round-up of his rhetoric — and the facts. We will examine these statements in the order in which he mad
Snopes→ Is President Trump Billing Michelle Obama For $11 Billion?
A hoax news story reported that the former First Lady spent $11 million alone on "new furniture."
Snopes→ Is Obama ‘Commanding’ an Army of 30,000 Anti-Trump Activists From His Home?
We found no credible evidence of an "army" being commanded by the former president.
Snopes→ Pat Robertson: Those Who Oppose Trump Are Revolting Against God’s Plan
The televangelist said during a 15 February 2017 broadcast that people who oppose President Trump are 'revolting against what God’s plan is for America.'
Snopes→ Is Jason Chaffetz Avoiding a Trump Probe to Investigate a Children’s Show?
A Washington Post editorial accused the House Oversight Committee head of selectively using his powers.
Truth or Fiction?→ Trump: Handicapped, Minority Children too Disruptive-Fiction!
President Trump: Handicapped, Minority Children ‘too Disruptive” in Classrooms-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Trump tweeted, “I agree with DeVos. Handicapped and minority children are too disruptive in the classroom. Disaster!
Washington Post→ What Trump got wrong on Twitter this week (#6)
Welcome to the sixth installment of our occasional feature looking at what the president got wrong on Twitter. President Trump spent most of his time on Twitter this week bemoaning news being leaked out of his administration, and at
Snopes→ Did President Nixon Say Watergate Details Were ‘Illegally’ Leaked by Deep Throat?
A meme hinting at parallels between President Donald Trump and the Watergate scandal was based on a quote that does not appear to be real.
Snopes→ Did President Trump Send Federal Troops, Armored Vehicles to Chicago?
A video shows a Chicago Police Department SWAT vehicle along with the claim that Trump sent federal troops in armored vehicles to the city.
Washington Post→ Fact-checking President Trump’s news conference
“I don’t think there’s ever been a president elected who in this short period of time has done what we’ve done.” — President Trump, news conference, Feb. 16, 2016 We can’t quite fact check the statement above
Washington Post→ Trump’s claim that there’s ‘tremendous amount of increase’ in autism cases
“So what’s going on with autism? When you look at the tremendous increases, really, it’s such an incredible — it’s like, really a horrible thing to watch, the tremendous amount of increase.” — President Trump, remarks at mee
Snopes→ Nordstrom Files for Chapter 11 After Scott Baio Boycott?
On 13 February 2017, Fox News published a story appearing to report that “Happy Days” actor Scott Baio announced he would boycott retail chain Nordstrom because he was unhappy with its decision to drop the clothing line of President Donald
Snopes→ Andrew Puzder Withdraws Nomination For U.S. Labor Secretary
On 15 February 2017, fast food executive Andrew Puzder withdrew his nomination to serve as Labor Secretary for U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, amid growing bipartisan opposition: I am withdrawing my nomination for Secretary of Labo
Snopes→ Has the Process to Impeach President Donald Trump Begun?
On 15 February 2017, left-of-center web site BipartisanReport.com posted a story with a misleading clickbait headline: “Donald Trump Impeachment Process Begins – FEC Paperwork Filed – Tantrum Imminent.” The story then went on to repor
Snopes→ Was Katy Perry Taken from the Grammys in Handcuffs?
A spoof news site used singer Katy Perry’s 12 February 2017 appearance at the Grammy Awards as the basis for a satirical story holding that the singer had been taken into custody after making threatening remarks about President Trump: Katy Perry
Snopes→ The Definition of ‘Trumpery’
It is now common knowledge (hat tip to the Internet) that President Donald Trump’s ancestral family name was Drumpf, a presumably respectable German surname that sounds, unfortunately — to English speakers’ ears, at any rate R
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump Announces $612 Stimulus Checks-Fiction!
President Trump Announces $612 Stimulus Payment-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Trump has announced a $612 stimulus payment to “deserving Americans.” The Truth: A satirical website is behind false reports that President Trump has pr