A second video from a different angle shows that the president tossed the hat back to the boy.
Publication: Snopes
Snopes→ Las Vegas Introduces America’s First Needle Exchange Vending Machine
Las Vegas has become the first city in the United States to offer a needle exchange vending machine for users of intravenous drugs.
Snopes→ Aaron Hernandez Found Dead in Prison
Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has died in prison just days after being acquitted of double murder charges.
Snopes→ Do Menstrual Cycles Synchronize When Women Live Together?
This claim, rooted in scientific research that is increasingly seen as flawed, is likely an artifact of human bias and statistical coincidence.
Snopes→ Russia, U.S. Elections, and the Fake News Cycle
How to walk the line between awareness and conspiracy theory.
Snopes→ Why Is Earth Day on April 22?
The date of Earth Day was not chosen as April 22 by a murderer to coincide with Vladimir Lenin's birthday.
Snopes→ Did Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor Pose Together?
Two long-buried photographs were doctored to show the two icons leaning against a tree together.
Snopes→ Woman Gives Birth to Puppies After Having Sex With Family Dog?
Fake news web sites reported that a woman in South Africa gave birth to a litter of puppies after having a tryst with the family dog.
Snopes→ Was the White House Easter Bunny Sponsored by Paas for the First Time in 2017?
This wasn't the first year the Paas bunny made an appearance at the White House.
Snopes→ Did a British Mom Lose Custody of Her Kids for ‘Co-Sleeping’?
Various news sites overemphasized one aspect of a case involving repeated injuries to two children.
Snopes→ Green Moon in April 2017?
A previous 'green moon' hoax was updated for 2017 to incorporate humorous references to marijuana.
Snopes→ Hermann Goering: War Games
Nazi Luftwaffe commander Hermann Goering proclaimed during his war crimes trial that although 'the people don't want war,' they 'can always be brought to the bidding of their leaders.'
Snopes→ Did Marla Maples Die in a Plane Crash?
Reports that President Trump's ex-wife Marla Maples died in an airline accident are fake news that reused 1997 images of a downed cargo jet.
Snopes→ Dunkin’ Donuts Facebook Coupon Hoax
A viral, phony Dunkin' Donuts coupon circulating on Facebook is reportedly triggering malware protection alerts.
Snopes→ First Full Supreme Court Ruling in Over a Year Has Obama Furious?
Reports that the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision about the teaching of Islam in public schools are fake news.
Snopes→ Three Times a Liar
Donald Trump did not write that if "you tell people a lie three times, they will believe anything."
Snopes→ Could the ‘Mother of All Bombs’ Produce Radioactive Fallout?
While we cannot prove a negative, there are few mechanisms by which a MOAB-like bomb would benefit by the addition of anything that would introduce radioactivity.
Snopes→ Is the ‘Human Nacho Spa Treatment’ Real?
A video purporting to show a new spa treatment is actually repurposed footage from a comedy video.
Snopes→ United Airlines Flight Attendant Slaps Crying Baby During Flight?
Reports that United Airlines flight attendant assaulted a 7 month-old baby for crying during a flight are fake news.
Snopes→ Did Women in Ancient Rome Drink Turpentine So Their Urine Would Smell Like Roses?
A number of "true facts" web sites have stated that women in ancient and medieval times "sweetened" their chamber pots by drinking turpentine.
Snopes→ Alex Jones’ Attorney Calls Him ‘Performance Artist’ in Child Custody Case
The Infowars host's ex-wife said his remarks about California Rep. Adam Schiff show he's "not a stable person."
Snopes→ Did Eric Trump Say His Father Would Cancel Taxes for Wealthy People?
A fake news article that fabricated statements by Eric Trump got picked up by hyper-partisan web site Democratic Moms.
Snopes→ Melania Trump Reminds the President to Put His Hand Over His Heart?
A video clip of the First Family celebrating Easter at the White House appears to show Melania subtly cue her husband to put his hand over his heart during the playing of the national anthem.
Snopes→ Did a Cleveland Fox Affiliate Label a Black Murder Suspect ‘Dark White’?
WJW-TV called a doctored screenshot of their news broadcast a "distraction."
Snopes→ Adam Hilliker Detention Letter
Supposed teacher's letter home upbraids a student for correcting him in class.
Snopes→ Mysterious Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino Expected in April 2017
A new Starbucks drink is rumored to involve pink and purple glitter and contain no coffee.
Snopes→ Did Al Gore Predict Earth’s Ice Caps Would Melt by 2014?
In the late 2000s, the former U.S. Vice President sometimes inaccurately represented studies that predicted the timeline for an ice-free Arctic.
Snopes→ Did Al Gore Predict Earth’s Ice Caps Would Melt by 2014?
In the late 2000s, the former U.S. Vice President sometimes inaccurately represented studies that predicted the timeline for an ice-free Arctic.
Snopes→ Nabisco Announces ‘Graeter’s Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip Oreos’?
Yet another seeming announcement of a new Oreo flavor was just someone's expression of a wish-list item.
Snopes→ Senator Jeff Flake: Solar Energy Can’t Power Lights at Night?
A comment made by Arizona senator Jeff Flake during a town hall meeting was reproduced without context to make him seem ignorant about the basics of solar power.
Snopes→ How Holocaust Denial Works
What motivates some people to reject the overwhelming historical evidence and claim the Holocaust never occurred?
Snopes→ Pennsylvania Police Report Facebook Murder Suspect Dead
A suspect accused of murdering an elderly man in Ohio and broadcasting the murder via Facebook has reportedly killed himself.
Snopes→ Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Cancelling Saturday Night Live?
Reports that the chief executive has banned airings of NBC's long-running comedy sketch show are fake news.
Snopes→ Plane Accidentally Empties Toilet Tank Over Cruise Ship, 23 Injured?
Reports that a Taiwanese airliner dumped human waste onto the top deck of a cruise ship are fake news.
Snopes→ Babysitter Discovers ‘Clown Doll’ in Kid’s Room Was a Real Person?
Reports that a convicted pedophile rapist was caught using a clown costume to hide in a child's room are fake news.
Snopes→ Couple Finds Out They Are Biological Twins During IVF Treatment?
Reports that a couple seeking to conceive via IVF discovered through DNA testing that they were fraternal twins are fake news.
Snopes→ State Dept. Employee Candace Claiborne Arrested on Treason Charges?
Department of State employee Candace Claiborne was arrested and charged in connection with her improperly receiving gifts from Chinese agents.
Snopes→ Man Arrested After Police Find 19 Female Bodies in Freezers with ‘Black Lives Matter’ Carved into Skin?
Reports that a Chicago man named Rasheed Thompson was arrested in connection with dead bodies found in his basement freezer are fake news.
Snopes→ President Trump Demands Gold‑Plated Welcome in London?
President Trump has reportedly requested a ride with Queen Elizabeth II in a gold-plated carriage during his visit to the United Kingdom.
Snopes→ Are United Airlines Passengers Wearing Crash Helmets?
A photograph used to spur heckling of the embattled airline actually chronicles a training course hosted by a German airline.