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Publication: fox news
Truth or Fiction?→ Fox News ‘They/Them Summer’
On June 23 2022, a Twitter screenshot of a purported Fox News article about a “they/them” summer spread virally: OH SHIT NOW ITS OFFICIAL WE IN THE THEY/THEM SUMMER YALL pic.twitter.com/YytV5UliW5 — Lily Simpson is They/Them Summer
Poynter→ No, Soviet and Chinese communists have not controlled US institutions for decades
During a recent interview with Fox News, Monica Crowley, a conservative commentator and longtime foreign policy specialist, made a bold claim: Overseas communists have controlled key institutions of American life […] The post No, Soviet and Chine
Poynter→ Fox News carried the third Jan. 6 committee hearing as testimony featured its hosts and guests
After brushing off the first hearing of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack in favor of hosts Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity, Fox News carried the second and third […] The post Fox News carried the third Jan. 6 committee
Poynter→ As America watched Jan. 6 hearing, Fox viewers heard Tucker Carlson’s alternate reality
Fox News host Tucker Carlson didn’t just ignore the first prime-time House hearing dedicated to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. He spent the show rehashing many […] The post As America watched Jan. 6 hearing, Fox viewers heard Tuc
Snopes→ Did Fox News and Candace Owens Tweet About ‘Ivermectin’s Hidden Cost’?
A purported screenshot claimed Fox News tweeted about "new studies" that found ivermectin users suffered "long-term bowel and urinary incontinence."
Truth or Fiction?→ Candace Owens’ Ivermectin Fox News Tweet
On May 16 2022, Twitter user @BagdMilkSoWhat shared a purported screenshot of a tweet by right-wing pundit and disinformation purveyor Candace Owens, retweeting a Fox News tweet about parasite medication ivermectin causing incontinence: Oops #ShitCan
Snopes→ Does Fox News’ Peter Doocy Live in a ‘Luxurious’ Barn?
An online advertisement showed a picture of the White House correspondent and led to a 223-page slideshow article.
Snopes→ Did Karine Jean-Pierre Say Fox News Is ‘Racist’?
The alleged quote was cited in May 2022, just after it was announced that Jean-Pierre would take over the role of White House press secretary in the Biden administration.
Poynter→ Jeanine Pirro wrongly says there are 63 million abortions per year in the US
Abortion rates and the number of overall abortion procedures have been declining in the U.S. over the last decade, data show. But if you were watching a May 3 segment […] The post Jeanine Pirro wrongly says there are 63 million abortions per year
Snopes→ Facebook Still Allowing Baseless Mayim Bialik ‘Allegations’ Ads, Despite Reassurances from Meta
Despite previous reassurances from Meta, Facebook users are continuing to report seeing scammy ads with pictures of the "Jeopardy" co-host that lead users to CBD gummies scams.
Snopes→ Mayim Bialik ‘Allegations’ Ads Are Grossly Misleading
Ads claiming "Jeopardy" fans are upset about allegations against Bialik are hoaxes that lead to a CBD gummies scam.
Truth or Fiction?→ Three Things to Remember About That Study of Fox Viewers Who Watched CNN
A report published in April 2022 showing short-term effects (thus far) in viewers of the right-wing Fox network as greeted with widespread coverage and, in some cases, familiar distortions of its findings. In the study by David E. Broockman and Joshua
Truth or Fiction?→ The Fairness Doctrine and Ronald Reagan
On March 28 2022, an Imgur user shared a meme (“The Father of Fake News”) about President Ronald Reagan, the Fairness Doctrine, and the Federal Communications Commission’s purported role in the rise of partisan “news”: Te
Poynter→ Russia, China and Tucker Carlson lack evidence on Ukraine bioweapons labs
Russia, China and right-wing American media have been spreading false stories about U.S.-backed bioweapon labs in Ukraine.”We confirm facts, unearthed as part of the special military operations, which testify to […] The post Russia, China a
Snopes→ Did a Fox News Guest Say ‘Russia Is Now Being Canceled’?
A video clip from a Fox News TV show was widely shared following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Poynter→ Jesse Watters spins facts beyond recognition with claims that Hillary Clinton paid to hack and frame Trump
Fox News host Jesse Watters falsely accused Hillary Clinton of paying hackers to break into former President Donald Trump’s computers and plant fabricated evidence that would frame Trump for collusion with the […] The post Jesse Watters spins
Truth or Fiction?→ Clip of Sen. John McCain Reacting to Peter Doocy Recirculates
On January 25 2022, two Imgur users shared clips of the late Sen. John McCain responding to Fox News personality Peter Doocy, as part of sub-discourse involving Doocy and U.S. President Joe Biden. Just one day later, Doocy’s Wikipedia entry featu
Snopes→ Fox Stars Tried to Get Trump to Act on Jan. 6, Texts Show
Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham and Brian Kilmeade all texted advice to Trump's chief of staff, Mark Meadows, as a mob of pro-Donald Trump loyalists stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Poynter→ Hannity falsely claimed the US ‘didn’t import a single barrel’ of Saudi oil pre-pandemic under Trump
Rattling off a list of praises for former President Donald Trump during an interview with Donald Trump Jr., Fox News host Sean Hannity falsely claimed that under Trump, the U.S. completely scrapped […] The post Hannity falsely claimed the US
Poynter→ Tucker Carlson’s ‘Patriot Purge’ film on Jan. 6 is full of falsehoods, conspiracy theories
In his controversial and conspiratorial documentary series attempting to rewrite the events of Jan. 6, Fox News host Tucker Carlson described the attack on the U.S. Capitol as a false-flag operation contrived to frame, trap and “purge” Trum
Poynter→ Tucker Carlson’s film falsely claims Jan. 6 is ‘pretext to strip millions’ of ‘constitutional rights’
In the first part of Tucker Carlson’s controversial and conspiratorial documentary series attempting to rewrite the events of Jan. 6, the Fox News host claimed that the attack on the U.S. Capitol is being used as a front to justify a “purge&#
Truth or Fiction?→ Fox Host’s Visit Brings New Attention to Hungary’s ‘Illiberal’ Regime
A far right Fox News presenter’s appearance in Hungary — and photographed meeting with its authoritarian head of state — has brought new attention to that country’s descent into what one observer described as “soft fascism
Poynter→ Tucker Carlson spins a web of misleading claims as he alleges ‘meaningful voter fraud’ in Georgia
Fox News host Tucker Carlson promoted a number of false, misleading and unsubstantiated claims about election fraud in Georgia in a recent segment on his cable news program. “It now appears there actually was meaningful voter fraud in Fulton Coun
Poynter→ Tucker Carlson distorts Texas’ smart thermostat energy conservation programs
Summertime temperatures rose into the high 90s last month across Texas. It wasn’t an unusual heat for Texas in mid-June, but it did trigger the state’s grid operator to issue energy conservation alerts. The alerts issued by the Electric Relia
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Black Lives Matter Says It Stands with Hamas’ Fox News Stealth Edit
On May 19 2021, Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) tweeted that Fox News had reported a story with the headline, “Black Lives Matter says it stands with Hamas,” which the network later quietly retracted: Fox News published a false headline, attem
Snopes→ Did England Ban Fox News ‘Because They Saw It as Propaganda’?
A widely shared tweet in April 2021 grossly misrepresented the controversial news network's history in the United Kingdom.
Snopes→ Did Rupert Murdoch Say Fox News Only Cares About Ratings, Not Facts?
If they were real, these quotes would be front page news — not meme fodder.
Poynter→ How I became a ‘pinhead’ to former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly — a news literacy lesson
The “PBS NewsHour” segment on the News Literacy Project had just aired. “How was it?” my colleague asked me. “Great for us,” I responded. “But I think PBS is going to have a problem with Fox.” Little did I know that what was about to un
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Pete Buttigieg With the Only Acceptable Answer Re: Late Term Abortions’
On October 12 2020, actor and social media heavy George Takei shared a purported screenshot of a response by Pete Buttigieg to Fox News anchor Chris Wallace on the subject of third-trimester or “late-term” abortions: Takei’
Truth or Fiction?→ Did the United States Postal Service Urge Mail-In Voters to Request Envelopes by October 20th?
Amid increasing concern over the United States Postal Service’s efficiency leading up to the 2020 U.S. elections, a CBS News host’s tweet warned voters seeking to take part by mail. “USPS says you should give mail in ballots at least
Truth or Fiction?→ Tucker Carlson’s ‘What Does Racism Look Like?’ Chyron
On June 5 2020, a viral tweet circulated, featuring Fox News pundit Tucker Carlson, a chyron reading “what does racism look like?,” and commentary about becoming your own meme: That moment when you meme yourself. pic.twitter.com/b6sr4kD
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Kellyanne Conway Say ‘This Isn’t COVID-1, Folks’ on Fox News?
On April 15 2020, a viral tweet asserted Trump White House advisor Kellyanne Conway appeared on Fox News, stating “this isn’t COVID-1” when discussing challenges posed by the novel coronavirus and COVID-19: Kellyanne Conway: "
Snopes→ Gannett, Fox News Take Steps to Empty Offices
The head of Gannett, the nation's largest newspaper chain, urged employees able to telecommute to "refrain from coming into the office unless absolutely necessary" because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Truth or Fiction?→ Fake Fox News Twitter Smears Rep. Ilhan Omar
A short-lived Twitter account impersonating the right-wing Fox News network managed to draw attention to itself on January 5 2020 through the familiar tactic of a made-up smear against Democratic Party Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. The account, “
Snopes→ Fox Nation Host McHenry Sues, Alleging Harassment by Tyrus
The host of a Fox Nation streaming service program sued Fox News and her former co-host, alleging he sent her sexually explicit text messages as he harassed her.
Truth or Fiction?→ Trump Regurgitates ‘Crowdstrike’ Conspiracy Theory in Call to Fox News
United States President Donald Trump called into a Fox News program on November 22 2019, spending nearly an hour pushing an already-debunked conspiracy theory that was also refuted during the congressional impeachment inquiry against him. During his c
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Treason for the Season’
On November 19 2019, a purported Fox News “Treason for the Season” chyron was shared to two subreddits, r/CrappyDesign and r/theyknew: Treason for the season! from CrappyDesign Both posts were titled “Treason
Truth or Fiction?→ Was Fox News Taken Off American Forces Network Radio?
A series of tweets in November 2019 pushed the claim that Fox News had been made unavailable for United States military service members. The claim came after the right-wing network’s treatment of Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman following his testimon
Truth or Fiction?→ Did United States Attorney General Bill Barr Meet with Rupert Murdoch Before Shep Smith Left Fox News?
On October 11 2019, the Facebook page “The Other 98%” shared the following meme about the departure of anchor Shep Smith from Fox News and the behind-the-scenes meeting between Rupert Murdoch and United States Attorney General Bill Barr