Latest Fact Checks

No, Elon Musk didn’t take over MSNBC or replace Rachel Maddow with Joe Rogan

December 10, 2024

“Joe Rogan to replace Rachel Maddow as MSNBC’s prime-time host after Elon Musk takeover.”

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No, this video doesn’t show Fox News host Jeanine Pirro criticizing President-elect Donald Trump

December 10, 2024

Video shows Fox News host Jeanine Pirro criticizing President-elect Donald Trump.

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Birthright citizenship didn’t apply to Trump’s children, experts say

December 10, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump’s “plan to end birthright citizenship would mean (four) of his children wouldn't be considered US citizens.”

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No, Elon Musk didn’t say he was disgusted about ‘everyone’ glorifying the UnitedHealthcare CEO shoot

December 10, 2024

Elon Musk criticized the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter on X, saying, “It’s disgusting how everyone is turning this guy into some kind of folk hero.”

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How much temporary housing has FEMA provided to NC-based Helene victims?

By Paul Specht

December 10, 2024

FEMA delivered “only four” temporary housing units to Helene victims in North Carolina as of Nov. 20.

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No, a new $1,000 stimulus check hasn’t been approved as Donald Trump takes office

By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu

December 10, 2024

A “no-strings-attached $1,000 stimulus” check has been approved for “every U.S. resident” ahead of Donald Trump’s presidency.”

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No, this video doesn’t show New Yorkers dancing because UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson died

December 10, 2024

Video shows “NYC coming together to dance in the streets over the universal American love” of dead CEOs.

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No, Luigi Mangione didn’t post YouTube videos with a countdown to ‘the truth’

By Gideon Hess

December 10, 2024

Video shows CEO homicide suspect Luigi Mangione posted YouTube videos teasing his plans

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No, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. didn’t post about banning Diet Coke

By Sara Swann

December 9, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted on X that on Jan. 20, “I will be banning all consumption of Diet Coke in the United States.”

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UnitedHealthcare did not advertise for a new CEO after Brian Thompson’s killing

December 9, 2024

UnitedHealthcare posted a job opening for a CEO 24 hours after its CEO was killed.

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Has Gaza’s population grown 2% since Oct. 7, 2023? No, that figure was projected before the war

December 6, 2024

“The population in Gaza has increased by 2.02% since Oct. 7, 2023.”

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No, Elon Musk didn’t write X post praising the role of CEOs after United Healthcare CEO was killed

December 6, 2024

Elon Musk wrote on X that “without CEOs, the world would not be able to function” and “America will be destitute without us.”

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