The popular Facebook post, which was copied and pasted many times, summarized DeSantis' accomplishments in his legal and military careers.
Publication: Facebook
Snopes→ ‘Nobody Wants to Work Anymore’ Meme Cites Real Newspaper Articles
We looked for the origins of clippings from 14 articles that were published between 1894 and 2022, most of which we found in newspaper archives.
Snopes→ Does Pic Show Woman Cutting Birthday Cake in Iran in 1973?
A popular tweet from June 2022 captioned the picture with, "Woman cutting her birthday cake in Iran 1973, 5 years before the Islamic Revolution."
Snopes→ Amazon Sues Admins of 10K Facebook Groups over Fake Reviews
Amazon has filed a lawsuit against administrators of more than 10,000 Facebook groups it accuses of coordinating fake reviews in exchange for money or free products.
Snopes→ Snopestionary: What Is Sponsored Content?
Also called "native advertising," it can be as innocent as a restaurant ad on your newsfeed, or as deceptive as a TV segment with no disclaimer stating who paid for the airtime.
Snopes→ Did Negro the Colombian Dog Pay for Cookies with Leaves?
This is the true story of a very good boy.
Snopes→ Did Mike Tyson Post About Social Media Making People ‘Too Comfortable’?
While researching how — and where — this quote meme about former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson appeared online, we discovered a suspicious Facebook group.
Snopes→ Did Oprah Say, ‘When People Treat You Like They Don’t Care, Believe Them’?
We looked back several years on social media to find the origins of a quote about a bit of life advice regarding believing people based on their actions.
Snopes→ LGBTQ Harassment, Slurs Abound on Social Media, Report Says
Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok are failing to stop hate and threats against LGBTQ users.
Snopes→ ‘Costco’ Power Generator Scam Hits Facebook Marketplace
Here's everything we know so far about this scam that advertised Honda and Ryobi portable power generators on Facebook Marketplace.
Snopes→ Was ‘Official Trump Rally Photo’ Photoshopped To Make Crowd Seem Bigger?
The image supposedly exposed a photoshop fail on behalf of the former president's campaign. But was that really the case?
Snopes→ Is the Video of ‘Marines Perform Boarding Exercises with Jetpacks’ Real?
A video of a man using a jetpack out at sea near a military ship was posted on Facebook, which led readers to ask us about it.
Snopes→ Is the Facebook Post About Alan Turing’s Life Truthful?
A viral Facebook post purported to provide information about the life of Turing, including details about his sexuality, war efforts, death, and inspiration.
Snopes→ Is the ‘What I Would Do’ Trump Quote About Ukraine Real?
A meme displayed a genuine quote from former U.S. President Donald Trump that showed some of his thoughts on how to help Ukraine during Russia's invasion.
Snopes→ Instagram and Facebook Remove Posts Offering Abortion Pills
Such social media posts were ostensibly aimed to help women living in states where preexisting laws banning abortion suddenly snapped into effect.
Snopes→ Is Steve Harvey Leaving ‘Family Feud’ After Endorsing CBD Gummies for Erectile Dysfunction?
An advertisement on Facebook showed a picture of "Family Feud" host Steve Harvey and said, "The famous host could not be allowed to go back."
Logically→ New Facebook/Meta rules will make all private posts on the platform and deleted messages public.
There is no new rule that authorizes Facebook/Meta to use people's photos regardless of when it was uploaded.
Snopes→ Facebook and US Sign Deal to End Discriminatory Housing Ads
Facebook will change its algorithms to prevent discriminatory housing advertising and its parent company will subject itself to court oversight.
Snopes→ Is the ‘Never Touch Anyone’s Luggage’ on Airplane Story Real?
We looked for the origins of a story that Facebook users had copied and pasted, which often began with the words, "Beware as the sky’s open for travel."
Snopes→ Is the ’11 Yr Old Who Shot Illegals’ Story True?
According to Facebook posts, an 11-year-old girl named Patricia Harrington was home alone when two armed "illegal aliens" broke in to her Montana home.
Snopes→ Posts About Diesel Exhaust Fluid Shortages Are Misleading
You may have seen copied and pasted Facebook raising alarms about Union Pacific, Pilot Flying J, and shortages of DEF. Here are the facts.
Snopes→ Facebook: Greitens’ ‘RINO Hunting’ Video Violates Standards
Facebook removed a campaign video by a U.S. Senate candidate in Missouri for violating "policies prohibiting violence and incitement."
Snopes→ ‘Never Forget Jan. 6’ Gas Price Photos Date from Obama Era
As gas prices hit a record high of $5 in the U.S. in mid-2022, some social media users shared misleading posts in reference to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Snopes→ Does a ‘New Facebook Rule’ About Use of Photos Start Tomorrow?
"Don’t forget tomorrow starts the new Facebook rule where they can use your photos," the viral posts claimed. "Everything you've ever posted becomes public from today - even messages that have been deleted."
Snopes→ Facebook Fails Again to Detect Hate Speech in Ads
The test couldn't have been much easier — and Facebook still failed.
Snopes→ Is the ’44-Inch Cottonmouth’ Snake Photo on Facebook Real?
A picture of a fairly large snake was posted by a user named Chad Payne in the Alabama Reptile and Amphibian ID & Education Facebook group.
Snopes→ $750 Cash App Facebook Scams Feature Nikki Haley, Snoop Dogg, and Paula Deen
The Facebook posts promised $750 prizes in Cash App and used specific wording we've seen before from foreign scammers.
Snopes→ How Accurate Is the ‘More Oddities Re: TX School Shooter’ Facebook Post?
Unverified rumors flooded social media following the deadly school shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas.
Snopes→ Did Depp Confirm New Legal Claims and Endorse CBD Gummies?
A paid ad on Facebook showed a picture of actor Johnny Depp and claimed he had a "tough few months" after confirming new claims "out of court."
Snopes→ Did Washington Say When Nation Mistrusts Citizens with Guns, the Government Has ‘Evil Plans’?
We don't recommend relying on quote memes as credible sources of information.
Snopes→ Did Reagan Say ‘You Won’t Get Gun Control by Disarming Law-Abiding Citizens’?
A quote meme with former U.S. President Ronald Reagan's image also said "it's a nasty truth" that "those who seek to inflict harm are not fazed" by gun control laws.
Snopes→ Sheryl Sandberg, Longtime No. 2 Exec at Facebook, Steps Down
Sandberg has served as chief operating officer at the social media giant for 14 years. She joined from Google in 2008, four years before Facebook went public.
Snopes→ Supreme Court Blocks Texas Law on Social Media Censorship
A divided Supreme Court has blocked a Texas law, championed by conservatives, that aimed to keep social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
Snopes→ Gun Advertised for Sale in Facebook Group that Sought to ‘Dox’ Psaki
According to commerce policies stated by Meta, Facebook's parent company, the sale of firearms is not allowed on its platforms.
Snopes→ Facebook Scammers Seize On Gas Monkey Garage Giveaway
The best tip to avoid scams on Facebook is to always look for the official and trustworthy verified badge next to the page name.
Snopes→ Facebook, Instagram to Reveal More on How Ads Target Users
Facebook parent Meta said it will start publicly providing more details about how advertisers target people with political ads just months ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
Snopes→ Toyota 4Runner ‘Anniversary Giveaway’ on Facebook Is a Scam
A post told users that they would be entered to win by commenting “Done.”
Snopes→ Is the ‘Southwest Air Fans’ Facebook Ticket Giveaway a Scam or Legit?
The fake "69th anniversary" and "86th anniversary" free tickets scams on pages named "Southwest Air Fans" spread so quickly and widely on Facebook that Southwest Airlines decided to issue an official statement on a Sunday.
Snopes→ Walmart Facebook Scam Promises Free LG and Samsung TVs
Always look for the verified badge next to company names on social media.
Snopes→ Did Ben Franklin Write About Freedom of Thought and Speech?
A quote-meme was shared on Facebook that claimed Franklin once talked about the importance of "freedom of thought" and "freedom of speech." Allow us to introduce you to Silence Dogood.