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Claim: Seven candidates from the far-right German political party Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) died in the weeks preceding the Sept. 14, 2025, local elections in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Context According to several German-language news reports, there was no foul play …
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Claim: In September 2025, former Democratic Georgia State Rep. Stacey Abrams was indicted on a voter fraud charge. A rumor that circulated on social media in September 2025 claimed Stacey Abrams, a voting rights activist and former Democratic Georgia state representative, was indicted on a voter …
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Claim: A July 2025 survey found that 47% of Republican voters said they’d still support U.S. President Donald Trump even if he were officially implicated in the late Jeffrey Epstein’s sex crimes. Context The question asked of around 1,000 American voters was: “If Donald Trump was officially …
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Claim: Kelley Mack, an actor who starred in “The Walking Dead,” died due to complications from the COVID-19 vaccine. Actor Kelley Mack, who was best known for playing Addy on the TV show “The Walking Dead,” died at age 33 on Aug. 2, 2025, her sister announced in an Instagram post. Following the …
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Claim: Actor Robin Williams once said, “People don’t fake depression … they fake being okay.” If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, suicide or substance use crisis or emotional distress, reach out 24/7 to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National …
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Claim: A photograph authentically shows a masculine-looking Michelle Obama posing next to Barack Obama. In July 2025, a photo circulated on social media ostensibly showing former first lady Michelle Obama standing alongside former U.S. President Barack Obama in their younger years. Noting her …
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Claim: On June 30, 2025, right-wing influencer Laura Loomer made two X posts suggesting detainees at Florida’s new “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center would be fed to alligators. In late June and early July 2025, internet users shared screenshots of two purported X posts by right-wing …
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Claim: A video authentically shows Muslim men celebrating in New York City after state Assembly member Zohran Mamdani became the presumptive Democratic nominee for New York City mayor. Context The footage does not depict New York City. It was posted by a Facebook account based in Azerbaijan months …
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Claim: Former television talk show host Wendy Williams testified against Sean “Diddy” Combs during his criminal trial in New York trial for sex trafficking and other crimes. A claim alleging former talk show host and media personality Wendy Williams testified against Sean “Diddy” Combs, the rapper …
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Claim: Pope Leo XIV said, “You cannot follow both Christ and the cruelty of kings. A leader who mocks the weak, exalts himself, and preys on the innocent is not sent by God. He is sent to test you. And many are failing.” In the days preceding Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration, several quotes attributed …
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