Latest Fact Checks By Daniel Funke

Conspiracy theorist spreads false claim about Fauci, patents and COVID-19

By Daniel Funke

May 12, 2020

Says Dr. Anthony Fauci's name appears on "4 U.S. patents for a key glycoprotein” used to “create the current COVID-19 epidemic.”

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Don’t fall for conspiracy about Dr. Anthony Fauci, hydroxychloroquine

By Daniel Funke

May 6, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci "has known for 15 years that chloroquine and … hydroxychloroquine will not only treat a current case of coronavirus but prevent future…

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How a parody GIF of Biden lolling his tongue became a manipulated video on Facebook

By Daniel Funke

April 30, 2020

Says a video shows Joe Biden lolling his tongue.

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Michigan Gov. Whitmer said she would veto legislation to limit her emergency powers

By Daniel Funke

April 29, 2020

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer “has just been stripped of her emergency coronavirus powers by her state legislature.”

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UV radiation is not a common way to kill viruses and bacteria in the body

By Daniel Funke

April 28, 2020

“Ultraviolet Radiation is administered into the body as a disinfectant to kill bacteria and viruses and this has been used for a while now.”

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Anti-vaxxers spread conspiracy about Bill Gates and India’s polio vaccination

By Daniel Funke

April 23, 2020

The Gates Foundation "tested a polio vax in India between 2000 & 2017 and paralysed 496,000 children."

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The Gates Foundation does not have a patent for the coronavirus

By Daniel Funke

April 23, 2020

The Gates Foundation "has the patent for this coronavirus."

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A website glitch is fueling a conspiracy theory about coronavirus coverage

By Daniel Funke

April 20, 2020

Says a photo shows the "SAME EXACT PEOPLE" at "two different beaches" in Los Angeles County and Jacksonville, Fla.

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Facebook posts falsely claim Dr. Fauci has millions invested in a coronavirus vaccine

By Daniel Funke

April 15, 2020

Says Dr. Anthony Fauci “stands to lose 100 million dollars on Bill Gates ‘vaccine’ for the coronavirus. Because he invested in this vaccine.”

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Trump has a tiny financial stake in a company that manufactures hydroxychloroquine

By Daniel Funke

April 9, 2020

Says Donald Trump "himself has a financial stake in the French company that makes the brand-name version of hydroxychloroquine.”

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Fact-checking Rudy Giuliani’s ties to a hydroxychloroquine manufacturer

By Daniel Funke

April 9, 2020

Says Rudy Giuliani "bought $2M in shares of Novartis, a primary supplier of hydroxychloroquine" in early February.

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There’s still no evidence that Hollywood is striking because of Trump

By Daniel Funke

April 7, 2020

Says celebrities are calling for a "'total Hollywood strike' until Trump resigns."

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