Shortly after United States President Donald Trump announced on February 26 2020 that he was naming Vice President Mike Pence to lead his administration’s response to the issue of novel coronavirus COVID-19, critics on social media pointed out y
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Truth or Fiction?→ Pro-Trump Nevada Ad Regurgitates Anti-Obama Immigration Disinformation
On February 21 2020 — just one day before the Nevada Democratic Party caucuses — a super PAC promoting United States President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign released a Spanish-language ad steeped in disinformation about immigra
Truth or Fiction?→ Did President Barack Obama Shut Down the Government to ‘Force Obamacare’ in 2013?
On December 29, 2018, a Facebook user posted a status update claiming that a federal shutdown over border wall funding was similar to one in 2013 — and it was purportedly initiated by President Barack Obama: This was nearly identical to a December 2
Truth or Fiction?→ Was Teargas Used ‘Once a Month’ at the Border Under the Obama Administration?
The days following a cross-border chemical attack by American forces on unarmed members of a caravan of men, women, and children from Central America across the border with Mexico were filled with disinformation and outright propaganda as people and or
Were the Obamas Forced to Surrender Their Law Licenses?
In early October 2018, many people in the United States and abroad were closely watching the twists and turns around a Supreme Court nomination as multiple women accused the nominee of committing or abetting sexual assault. Almost immediately, bots, trolls, and useful idiots picked up on the controversy, muddying the waters with rumors, gossip, and […]
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Snopes→ Did Barack Obama Oversee the Separation of 89,000 Children From Their Parents?
A right-wing Facebook page publishes a grossly misleading meme that compares the immigration policies of the 44th and 45th presidents.
Snopes→ Is an ‘Obama Don’t Separate Me From My Mommy’ Protest Sign Real?
A photograph showing protesters holding a sign is real, but the sign is referring to separations due to the deportation of family members in the United States rather than forcibly separating families at the border.
Snopes→ Were These Children Separated From Their Parents Under Obama?
A 2014 photograph of unaccompanied minor immigrants is misleadingly being described as showing children separated from their parents by the Obama administration.
Snopes→ Did This Video Show Obama Agreeing with the Trump Administration on Immigration Policies?
A video showing former United States President Barack Obama "agreeing" with President Donald Trump on immigration is deceptively edited.
Snopes→ Are Immigrant Children Separated From Their Families Being Forcibly Sedated?
A lawsuit filed in April 2018, compiled before a new family separation policy was instituted, alleges that child detainees are injected with drugs against their will.
Snopes→ Did President Obama Bow to Ayatollah Khamenei?
An image purportedly showing President Obama bowing to Iran's Ali Khamenei is actually a composite of at least two images.
Snopes→ Did the Parkland Shooting Suspect Have a ‘Connection’ to Barack Obama?
Conspiracy-minded web sites perform impressive mental gymnastics in an effort to tie the 44th president to Nikolas Cruz.
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 President Barack Obama Congratulate Putin on His 2012 Win?
After President Donald Trump was criticized for congratulating Vladimir Putin on the results of Russia's election, claims appeared that Obama had done the same in 2012.
Snopes→ Did Ditching Common Core Cause a Florida School’s Test Results to Improve?
Articles criticizing the Common Core curriculum draw causal connections where none exist.
Snopes→ Did President Donald Trump Sign an Executive Order Giving Veterans Free Care at Any Hospital?
A viral Facebook post exaggerated efforts to give military veterans affordable and accessible health care.
Snopes→ Presidential Responses to School Shootings?
A set of images showing President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump in the aftermath of different school shootings are real, but they do not necessarily tell the entire story.
Snopes→ Did President Trump Roll Back Rules Protecting Elderly at Nursing Homes?
The Trump administration scaled back an Obama-era policy of levying heavy fines against nursing homes that harm patients.
Snopes→ Politico: Obama’s Department of Justice Stalled Hezbollah Investigation to Secure Nuclear Deal with Iran
A covert DEA investigation into a Hezbollah drug smuggling operation was halted, allegedly, to aid Obama’s Iran Nuclear deal.
Snopes→ Did the Red Cross Steal Donations in Texas, Empowered by an Obama-Era Executive Order?
A viral Facebook video contains false and unproven claims about the humanitarian organization's actions in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Snopes→ Do Leaked Photographs Show ‘Muslim Symbols’ in Obama’s White House?
A series of images purportedly showing Islamic writing, a sink, and a prayer room in President Obama's White House actually come from different and unrelated locations.