Supposed mug shots of former President Donald Trump have circulated on social media for weeks, beginning after his March 18 Truth Social post announcing his impending arrest. In some pictures, he’s wearing […] The post Don’t fall for th
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Poynter→ Fact check: Donald Trump’s post-indictment speech at Mar-a-Lago
Hours after appearing in a Manhattan courtroom devoid of television cameras, with limited photography and encircled by agitated protesters in the streets outside, Donald Trump returned home to Mar-a-Lago, his luxurious […] The post Fact check: D
Poynter→ Trump’s indictment is unprecedented in the US, but presidents have been indicted in other countries
After former President Donald Trump was indicted March 30, some Republican leaders decried the development as indicative of an unstable government. “I watch it happen all the time in the […] The post Trump’s indictment is unprecedente
Poynter→ What is an indictment and what does it mean for Donald Trump?
Donald Trump is expected to appear in a New York courtroom April 4 to be arraigned after a grand jury indictment in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. Although the […] The post What is an indictment and what does it mean for Donald Trump? appear
Poynter→ Trump said violent crime in Manhattan is ’now at a record level.’ It’s nowhere near record.
As he awaits a possible indictment in New York City, former President Donald Trump has taken to his social media platform, Truth Social, to preemptively criticize Manhattan District Attorney Alvin […] The post Trump said violent crime in Manhatta
Poynter→ What we know about Trump’s attacks on Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s backing by George Soros
Facing a potential indictment over a hush money payment, part of Trump’s strategy is to portray the prosecutor as being driven by partisan intent.
Poynter→ Q&A: Can Trump run for president if indicted in the Stormy Daniels case? What happens if he’s arrested?
Criminal charges against a former president would be historically unprecedented. We asked legal experts questions that might be atop Americans’ minds.
Poynter→ In a swipe at Fox News, Trump made a misleading statement about Los Angeles County’s elections
Former President Donald Trump, who continues to falsely call the 2020 election “rigged,” pointed to litigation in Los Angeles County as one sign that the election wasn’t fair. “Let’s ask […] The post In a swipe at Fox Ne
Poynter→ There’s too much State of the Union fact-checking
When President Joe Biden steps to the House rostrum on Tuesday night to deliver the State of the Union address, every word he utters will be scrutinized by an army […] The post There’s too much State of the Union fact-checking appeared first on
Poynter→ Can classified documents be removed from secure facilities? Sometimes.
President Joe Biden has been grappling with the discovery of classified documents at two locations: his post-vice presidential office in Washington, D.C., and his home in Wilmington, Delaware. U.S. Attorney […] The post Can classified documents b
Snopes→ Photo Shows Dog Peeing on Sign for Biden, Not Trump
Here's how we figured out that this popular picture had been doctored.
Snopes→ Did a Couple Visit a Bank to Cash a ‘Gold’ Trump $5,000 Bill?
"I thought they were joking and laughed before I realized they were serious," the Reddit user who made the post said.
Poynter→ The Jan. 6 Committee’s subpoena of Donald Trump: What does it mean?
The U.S. House Jan. 6 committee’s unanimous decision to subpoena former President Donald Trump is unusual. But presidential subpoenas are not unprecedented — and the outcomes of prior clashes between the executive […] The post The Jan. 6 Co
Snopes→ Did US Gas Prices Drop Below $2 Under Trump?
"They want you to forget gas was under $2 when Trump was in office," one Twitter user posted.
Poynter→ Experts say facts alone won’t bridge the partisan divide
The 2020 presidential election result is clear: Donald Trump lost. But fighting his stolen election narrative is a problem that requires a multipronged solution, three experts said Sept. 27 at […] The post Experts say facts alone won’t brid
Poynter→ Can Donald Trump declassify documents with just a thought? Three legal precedents say no.
Former President Donald Trump attracted wide attention for his comments about presidential declassification powers in an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home was searched in August by federal agents […] The post Ca
Poynter→ What is a MAGA Republican?
The dispute over what it means to be a MAGA Republican has given the GOP an opening to accuse President Joe Biden of “smearing” half the voters in the country — the roughly […] The post What is a MAGA Republican? appeared first o
Snopes→ There’s No Evidence Ivana Trump Was Cremated
A baseless conspiracy theory held that she was cremated and that a casket supposedly for her was instead filled with classified and top secret documents.
Snopes→ Does a Book Call Trump ‘The Son of Man, The Christ’?
A picture of a flyer showed the book title, "President Donald J. Trump, The Son of Man - The Christ," followed by the author's name, Helgard Müller.
Poynter→ No, Trump’s lawyers did not quit in the Mar-a-Lago case
Former President Donald Trump’s legal woes have mounted since he left office, including criminal and civil investigations into the Trump Organization. The most recent example is a federal investigation into his handling […] The post No, Trump
Snopes→ Is the Florida Homework Assignment About Trump and Media Bias Real?
Readers asked if a picture truly showed part of a homework assignment handed out to students at a Florida middle school.
Snopes→ Is the James Comey ‘Unequal Justice’ Quote Meme Accurate?
An "Unequal Justice" meme displayed a purported quote from former FBI Director James Comey about the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails.
Poynter→ ‘All they had to do was ask,’ said Trump: A timeline of efforts to retrieve presidential records
Former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Aug. 12 to complain about the FBI’s unannounced search at his Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Florida, days earlier. The agents […] The post ‘All they had to do was ask,’ said Trump: A ti
Snopes→ These 2 Photos of Trump Golfing ‘Without Makeup’ Are Fake
At least two pictures shot at the LIV Golf Invitational in July 2022 were altered to make the former president appear much older.
Snopes→ Was an LIV Golf Trophy Designed to Resemble the Twin Towers?
"The LIV Golf Invitational is a breakaway series made possible by the largesse of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund," NBC News reported.
Snopes→ Did Liz Cheney Say the Republican Party Is ‘Very Sick’?
We transcribed U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney's full answer from her interview on the ABC News Sunday morning TV show, "This Week with George Stephanopoulos."
Snopes→ Yes, Liz Cheney Tweeted ‘Bring It,’ Then Lost to Trump’s Pick
We looked for the origins of a screenshot that purported to show Cheney tweeting the words "bring it" back in September 2021.
Snopes→ Trump Did Not Tell Supporters to Boycott Midterms Because DOJ ‘Treating Him So Unfairly’
This rumor originated from a Twitter account that describes itself as a publisher of "satire" and "liberal comedy."
Snopes→ Read the Warrant that Allowed the FBI to Search Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Estate
The document was provided by The Associated Press.
Snopes→ Fake Photo Shows Fla. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart with Ghislaine Maxwell
According to Politico, Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart "signed off on the warrant that allowed federal agents to search former President Donald Trump's Florida residence."
Snopes→ Did Trump Say ‘Anyone Being Investigated by the FBI Is Not Qualified To Be President’?
Occupy Democrats shared a meme with this purported Trump quote after news broke that his Mar-a-Lago property had been searched by the FBI.
Snopes→ Trump Says FBI Conducting Search of Mar-a-Lago Estate
Former President Donald Trump said in a lengthy statement that the FBI was conducting a search of his Mar-a-Lago estate and asserted that agents had broken open a safe.
Snopes→ Wray: Trump WH Directed Kavanaugh Background Probe in 2018
U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., asked FBI Director Christopher Wray to answer a series of questions about Kavanaugh's one-week, follow-up background investigation.
Snopes→ Did Trump Say Biden ‘Has Dementia’ and Is Moving to a Wisconsin Nursing Home?
Former U.S. President Donald Trump used his own social media platform, Truth Social, to spread baseless claims about the current president's health.
Poynter→ Why Trump is wrong to call Alaska’s ranked choice voting ‘rigged’
Alaska voters this year are using a new method to elect members of Congress that former President Donald Trump dismissed in remarks in Anchorage as “ranked choice crap voting.” Trump […] The post Why Trump is wrong to call Alaska’s ranked c
Snopes→ Photo of Trump Figurine on Cross Behind Majorie Taylor Greene Is Fake
A TikTok video appeared to claim that the Georgia congresswoman owned a figurine of former U.S. President Donald Trump hanging on a cross.
Snopes→ GOP Establishment Steps Up Push to Block Trump Ally Kari Lake in Ariz.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has already helped block one of former President Donald Trump’s allies from winning the Republican nomination for governor in a crucial battleground state. Now he’s hoping for a repeat in his own backyard.
Snopes→ Did Trump Fundraise in Email About Death of Ex-Wife Ivana?
NBC News journalist Andrea Mitchell tweeted that an email statement from the former president about the death of his ex-wife Ivana was being used for fundraising.
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 ‘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.