Latest Fact Checks By Samantha Putterman

No, the ‘Momo challenge’ isn’t real

By Samantha Putterman

March 5, 2019

Says a challenge called "Momo" is appearing online in apps and children’s programs and threatens kids in an attempt to force them into performing harmful…

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No, the Black Panthers did not create the WIC program

By Samantha Putterman

March 5, 2019

Says the WIC program was created by the Black Panthers to help feed single mothers and children in their communities.

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Old meme is wrong on Bernie Sanders’ resume, finances

By Samantha Putterman

March 1, 2019

Says Sen. Bernie Sanders lived off welfare before he was elected, never held a "9-5 job" and hasn’t proposed a single bill that passed.  

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Facebook post shares photo of actor and claims he is Chelsea Clinton’s ‘dead bodyguard’

By Samantha Putterman

March 1, 2019

Says Chelsea Clinton’s bodyguard "Jack Gordon" was found dead in a river after telling "damaging information" to federal prosecutors.

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No, Obama is not trying to get Jussie Smollett’s charges dropped

By Samantha Putterman

February 25, 2019

Says President Barack Obama is urging Chicago’s mayor to pressure prosecutors into not charging Jussie Smollett.

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No, clicking on a photo of Trump supposedly having a stroke does not cause a virus on your computer

By Samantha Putterman

February 21, 2019

A photo of Trump having a stroke is really a virus that will wipe out all information on your computer.

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Photo of Joe Namath kneeling is real, but he didn’t do it during the national anthem

By Samantha Putterman

February 20, 2019

A photo shows Joe Namath and Al Woodall kneeling on the sideline of a football field during the national anthem.  

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No, former Starbucks CEO never said he prefers to hire ‘illegal immigrants’ over vets

By Samantha Putterman

February 19, 2019

Says former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz once said that he would "hire an illegal immigrant" before he would hire a veteran.

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Viral image of homeless camp is old photo of Paris – not present day Los Angeles

By Samantha Putterman

February 19, 2019

A photo of a homeless camp on old railroad tracks is present-day Los Angeles.

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No, Mike Pence never said people need ‘Jesus care’ more than health care

By Samantha Putterman

February 18, 2019

Quotes Mike Pence as saying that people with pre-existing conditions need "more Jesus care," not health care.  

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Yes, Trump re-election banners are being made in China, but it doesn’t appear his campaign is paying

By Samantha Putterman

February 15, 2019

Chinese workers made "90,000 banners" for Trump’s 2020 re-election campaign and the president chose to hire "Chinese workers instead of American workers"

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No, Netflix did not pay Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez $10 million for documentary

By Samantha Putterman

February 15, 2019

Says U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took a "$10 million payout from Netflix."

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