U.S. President Donald Trump's use of force to clear an area in front of a church occupied by protesters drew comparisons to world dictators.
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Truth or Fiction?→ Hitler Holding a Bible, Trump Holding a Bible
After United States President Donald Trump controversially posed for photographs at a Washington, DC church while he held up a Bible, the following photograph of Trump juxtaposed with Adolf Hitler in a purportedly similar pose appeared and quickly wen
Snopes→ No, Holding Your Breath is Not a ‘Simple Self-Check’ for Coronavirus
Take a deep breath and consult the CDC or WHO's latest guidance before following any coronavirus "advice" from random sources on social media.
Snopes→ Is Turkey Holding 50 US Nuclear Weapons ‘Hostage’?
A metaphorical reference has been taken literally by some.
New York Times→ Trump’s Misleading Defense for Withholding Assistance to Ukraine
The president, facing calls for impeachment over his pressuring Ukraine to investigate his political rival, inaccurately accused European countries of not providing aid to Ukraine.
Snopes→ New Holding Center for Migrant Children Opens in Texas
The Department of Health and Human Services said about 225 children are being held at the site in Carrizo Springs, with plans to expand to as many as 1,300.
Snopes→ Migrants Complain of Poor Conditions at US Holding Centers
Five immigrant children have died since late last year after being detained by the Border Patrol, including a flu-stricken teenager who was found dead in a facility migrants refer to as the “icebox” because of the temperatures inside.
Snopes→ Trump Surveys Florida Hurricane Damage before Holding Rally
After touring the base, Trump promised officials that it will be rebuilt "better than ever."
Truth or Fiction?→ Is Twitter Withholding a ‘Nazi-Hunting’ Algorithm for Fear of Inadvertently Banning Republican Lawmakers?
On April 25 2019, a Twitter user posted a claim that the social media platform possessed a “Nazi-hunting” algorithm, but opted not to employ it specifically because it would also filter the tweets or accounts of some Republican lawmakers:
Snopes→ Is This a Real Image of President Trump’s Holding a ‘Jesus Is King’ T-Shirt?
Shirts may rival signs as among the most photoshopped objects around.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: McCarran Warner Act of 1952 Did NOT Forbid Muslims From Holding Office
Did the 101st Congress on November 18, 1990 quietly repeal the "McCarran Warner Act of 1952" forbidding muslims from holding office? No, that's not true for the simple reason that there never was such an act. Also, forbidding muslims from hol
Truth or Fiction?→ Is a Photograph of Roger Stone Holding a ‘Hillary for Prison’ Shirt Real?
After political operative Roger Stone was arrested on January 25 2019, a photograph in which he appeared to proudly display a shirt bearing the slogan “Hillary for Prison” began circulating on social media: As in the example above, the ima
Truth or Fiction?→ Can You Now Be Fined $999 for Holding a Phone in Your Car?
On January 7 2019, the following status update appeared on social media and quickly went viral: Caught using cell phone, or holding it while driving- $999 fine and 3 yr suspended license as of Jan.2019! Ouch…be aware folks!! No specific jurisdi
Snopes→ Holding Out Slim Hope as Crews Search for More Fire Dead
Authorities were bringing in two mobile morgue units and requesting 150 search and rescue personnel.
Snopes→ Is Ellen Degeneres Holding a Facebook Giveaway?
Don't fall for scams that use counterfeit Facebook accounts to falsely associate themselves with celebrities.
Snopes→ Is This a Real Photograph of a Man Holding a ‘Homeless N*****s Go Back to Africa’ Sign?
The photograph is genuine, but the story behind it is significantly more complicated that it may appear at first glance.
Snopes→ Does This Photograph Show Barack Obama Holding a ‘Michelle Obama 2020’ Shirt?
Wording displayed on t-shirts is one of the easiest and most common targets for digital image manipulators.
Snopes→ Is This a Photograph of Christine Blasey Ford Holding a ‘Not My President’ Sign?
A conservative Facebook page's attempt to smear Christine Blasey Ford used a stock photograph of an entirely different woman.
Snopes→ Does the McCarran-Walter Act of 1952 Bar Muslims from Holding Public Office?
Such an interpretation of the 1952 law would not only be incorrect, it would betray an egregious ignorance of the U.S. Constitution.
Snopes→ Is Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Holding a Facebook Giveaway?
Despite the prevalence of numerous social media come-ons, Dwayne Johnson is not giving away money, cars, or anything else on Facebook.
Truth or Fiction?→ Trump Administration Holding Immigrant Children in Cages-Mostly Fiction!
Trump Administration Holding Immigrant Children in Cages-Mostly Truth! & Misleading! Summary of eRumor: As part of its “zero tolerance” policy on illegal immigration, the Trump administration holds immigrant children in cages after
Snopes→ U.S. Sets New Record for Censoring, Withholding Government Files
The federal government censored, withheld or said it couldn't find records sought by citizens, journalists and others more often last year than at any point in the past decade.
Snopes→ Is This Carl Sagan Holding a ‘No Billboards in Space’ Sign?
An image purportedly showing famed astronomer Carl Sagan holding a sign reading "No Billboards in Space" is fake.
Snopes→ Did Obama’s Portraitist Paint an Image of a Black Woman Holding the Severed Head of a White Person?
Artist Kehinde Wiley is best known for reimagining classical heroic paintings using black men and women as his subjects.
Hoax-Slayer→ Picture Of Baby Holding Gun to Mouth While on Mother’s Lap
A viral Facebook message, which features an image depicting a baby mouthing a handgun while laying on his or her mother's lap, asks people to share the picture in the hope that the mother can be exposed and dealt with by the police. The post Picture Of
Snopes→ Is a Protester Holding an ‘All Holidays Matter’ Sign?
An image purporting to show two men with signs — one reading "We must stop the war on Christmas" and another that says "All holidays matter" — is a hoax.
Snopes→ Is This Andre the Giant Holding a Beer Can?
Although this beer can may look like a miniature in the hands of Andre the Giant, this photograph is real.
Snopes→ Was the Revolving Door Invented by a Man Who Disliked Holding Open Doors for Women?
There is no evidence that Theophilus Van Kannel was motivated by a hatred for chivalry -- and quite a bit of evidence to the contrary.
Snopes→ Aaron Rodgers Photographed Holding ‘Stand For the Flag, Kneel for the Cross’ T-Shirt?
A photograph purportedly showing Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers holding a "Stand for the flag, kneel for the cross" shirt is fake.
Snopes→ Gurney Holding Deceased Person Falls from Van Into Traffic
Officers rerouted traffic while the coroner's office was notified and returned to load the gurneys back into the van.
Snopes→ Did a Man Die After ‘Holding in Farts’ at His Girlfriend’s House?
A satirical web site republished in English a fake story that had appeared in both Spanish and Portuguese.
Snopes→ CNN Has Cut Ties with Kathy Griffin After Video Depicting Her Holding President Donald Trump’s Severed Head
CNN has ended its relationship with comedian Kathy Griffin due to controversy involving video depicting her holding President Donald Trump's severed head.
Snopes→ Man Holding Human Head Stabs Store Clerk; Mother Found Dead
Suspect Joshua Lee Webb was apparently "depressed" before the Mother's Day incident.
Snopes→ Baby Born Holding an IUD?
A newborn was photographed holding his mother's failed birth control device, but he was not born clutching it in his hand.
Snopes→ Is Dairy Queen Holding a Free Cone Day on 20 March 2017?
Rumors about a "free cone day" at Dairy Queen on 20 March 2017 are accurate, at the chain's participating locations.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Fake AI Image Of Shirtless Boxer Is NOT Imane Khelif — NOT Proof She Is Male
Does an image of a shirtless boxer in black briefs show new evidence that the Olympic women's boxing champion from Algeria, Imane Khelif, is really a man? No, that's not true: This photo is fake and was posted on X by an account that publ
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Irish Police Recruiting Video Was NOT Broadcast On Pakistani TV But Through Overseas Community Channels
Did the national police service of Ireland broadcast a video on TV in Pakistan to recruit people to come to Ireland to join the force? No, that's not true: The logo on the video is not a TV station in Pakistan -- "POC Global TV" is the Yo
Climate Feedback→ Climate change and its impacts on the water cycle; how can it increase both droughts and heavy downpours?
If your tap ran dry and stores closed down, where would you get your freshwater? Water is essential to human life – so important, in fact, that civilizations throughout history have developed around this vital resource. In modern times, many people a
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Mexico’s President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum Did NOT Hold Menorah High During Speech — Manipulated Photo
Did Mexico's President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum hold up a menorah while making a speech? No, that's not true: The photo of Sheinbaum on X that shows her doing this has been edited. In the original photo, which dates back to 2017, her fist
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: FAKE Photo Shows ‘Five Dancing Israelis’ On September 11, 2001, World Trade Center Attacks
Does an authentic photo show five men dancing while waving an Israeli flag as New York's World Trade Center towers burn in the background on September 11, 2001? No, that's not true: This photo was created using AI. Portions of the image a