Political claims
Fact-checks of political statements, campaign claims, and policy assertions.
593 verifications
- The post accurately shows a video of an elephant lifting a woman with its trunk, which wa… — Mixed 55/100threads · Jun 23, 2026 · @sarcasmic_troll archive · view post ↗
The post accurately shows a video of an elephant lifting a woman with its trunk, which was indeed captured on camera. However, the claim that the elephant 'helped save' the woman is misleading, as evidence suggests this is a staged performance or int…
- The post falsely attributes a specific, highly confrontational quote to Senator Mark Kell… — Misleading 35/100threads · Jun 23, 2026 · @prochef7 archive · view post ↗
The post falsely attributes a specific, highly confrontational quote to Senator Mark Kelly. While Kelly has publicly criticized Donald Trump and the MAGA movement, there is no evidence from that he ever uttered the exact words presented in the post. …
- The post accurately states that James Henderson was a former Royal Marine and was killed… — Mostly true 68/100threads · Jun 23, 2026 · @officialdanadargos archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that James Henderson was a former Royal Marine and was killed in Gaza while carrying food to children. confirmed by 6 sources including World Central Kitchen, Middle East Eye, and Anadolu Ajansı. However, the claim that he …
- The Instagram post from @breakingpoint.360 is mostly true. It accurately reports on ongoi… — Mostly true 68/100instagram · Jun 23, 2026 · @breakingpoint.360 archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post from @breakingpoint.360 is mostly true. It accurately reports on ongoing preliminary talks regarding a potential plea deal for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption trial, which are indeed taking place amidst …
- The Instagram post from @headlines.360 claims President Trump announced an end to US mili… — Mixed 50/100instagram · Jun 23, 2026 · @headlines.360 archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post from @headlines.360 claims President Trump announced an end to US military protection for Israel, stating Israel must now protect itself. This specific announcement by President Trump is false, as cross-checked by 16 sources indica…
- This content is suspected to be AI-generated and has been flagged for likely synthetic ge… — False 15/100instagram · Jun 23, 2026 · @brics_countries archive · view post ↗
This content is suspected to be AI-generated and has been flagged for likely synthetic generation or digital manipulation; its authenticity could not be independently confirmed. The Instagram post claiming President Trump stated, 'I Will Bomb Israel'…
- The Threads post accurately reports that Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected the p… — Mostly true 75/100threads · Jun 23, 2026 · @millesini archive · view post ↗
The Threads post accurately reports that Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected the preliminary results of the recent presidential election and publicly accused the Israeli government of rigging the election through server data. The post also cor…
- The Instagram post accurately states that viral claims about Israeli Prime Minister Benja… — Mostly true 79/100instagram · Jun 23, 2026 · @anonymousgroupinc archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately states that viral claims about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s private island 890 times are false. Fact-checkers have reported that recently released Department of Justice documents m…
- The post accurately states that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive or… — Mostly true 75/100threads · Jun 22, 2026 · @amay.a100 archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order in February 2026 to limit ICE access to city-owned properties, including schools, hospitals, and shelters. This action was confirmed by 5 sources by multiple…
- This Instagram post is an advertisement for Rainbet, explicitly labeled as sponsored cont… — Misleading 35/100instagram · Jun 22, 2026 · @limitlessmiinds archive · view post ↗
This Instagram post is an advertisement for Rainbet, explicitly labeled as sponsored content. However, the central claims that Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly signing with Rainbet and was released from the Portugal national team are false. Ronaldo re…
- The Instagram post accurately reflects recent developments where Grok AI has been integra… — Mostly true 85/100instagram · Jun 22, 2026 · @theartificialintelligence archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately reflects recent developments where Grok AI has been integrated into US military operations, including assisting in the deployment of over 2,000 munitions against Iran in a 4-day period, as confirmed by 6 sources from Pen…
- The Instagram post accurately describes an ongoing internet debate regarding the prioriti… — Mixed 45/100instagram · Jun 22, 2026 · @building.entrepreneurs archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately describes an ongoing internet debate regarding the prioritization of physical health ('six pack') versus material wealth ('six cars'), and that this concept generates diverse opinions. This is. However, the central claim…
- The post accurately describes the widespread 'No Kings' protests against the Donald Trump… — Mostly true 75/100threads · Jun 22, 2026 · @harryshannon archive · view post ↗
The post accurately describes the widespread 'No Kings' protests against the Donald Trump administration on March 28, 2026, including a human banner formed at Ocean Beach in San Francisco. The reported turnout of 8 million people across over 3,300 ev…
- This post accurately reports that a Pakistani man, Imam Ali Kashif, appeared on Italian t… — Verified 95/100threads · Jun 22, 2026 · @dyktfacts archive · view post ↗
This post accurately reports that a Pakistani man, Imam Ali Kashif, appeared on Italian television and defended marriage to 9-year-olds, leading to his deportation by order of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni the next day. These events are confi…
- This content is suspected to be AI-generated and has been flagged for likely synthetic ge… — Misleading 35/100instagram · Jun 22, 2026 · @nightcreepyvideo archive · view post ↗
This content is suspected to be AI-generated and has been flagged for likely synthetic generation or digital manipulation; its authenticity could not be independently confirmed. The Instagram post accurately describes Dr. Michael Guillén's speculativ…
- This Instagram post accurately reports that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced… — Verified 90/100instagram · Jun 22, 2026 · @soda archive · view post ↗
This Instagram post accurately reports that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city recovered over $9 million in unpaid idling fines from Amazon in May 2026. The fines are indeed related to violations of New York City’s clean-air regula…
- The Instagram post, published by @mikestartegy1, contains several claims regarding an onc… — Mixed 65/100instagram · Jun 22, 2026 · @mikestartegy1 archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post, published by @mikestartegy1, contains several claims regarding an oncologist surgeon's observations and the link between processed meat and colon cancer. While the attribution of the post to the specified Instagram account is veri…
- The post accurately attributes a quote to Donald Trump regarding hitting Iran "very hard… — Mixed 50/100tiktok · Jun 22, 2026 · @sscspaiget archive · view post ↗
The post accurately attributes a quote to Donald Trump regarding hitting Iran "very hard again," confirmed by cross-checked by 3 sources. However, the claims about everyone's investment portfolio turning red and the Strait of Hormuz being closed are …
- This TikTok post is verified. Cabo Verde is indeed participating in the FIFA World Cup 20… — Verified 95/100tiktok · Jun 22, 2026 · @fifaworldcup archive · view post ↗
This TikTok post is verified. Cabo Verde is indeed participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026, and this marks a historic debut for the nation, as confirmed by confirmed by 5 sources including FIFA, Al Jazeera, and BBC Sport.…
- The Instagram post from @indiatoday accurately reports on a massive fire at the Viva Wynd… — Verified 95/100instagram · Jun 22, 2026 · @indiatoday archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post from @indiatoday accurately reports on a massive fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in the Dominican Republic, which resulted in one fatality, 46-year-old Italian national Francesca Valentino, and the evacuation of near…
- The Instagram post accurately describes Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's 'jaw dropping per… — Mostly true 79/100instagram · Jun 22, 2026 · @cityboys archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately describes Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's 'jaw dropping performance' against Spain at the 2026 World Cup, his Instagram following exploding from approximately 50,000 to millions in less than a day, and the subsequent cla…
- The post accurately claims that both Italy and Spain have officially suspended new milita… — Verified 90/100threads · Jun 22, 2026 · @millesini archive · view post ↗
The post accurately claims that both Italy and Spain have officially suspended new military equipment exports to Israel. Italy suspended the automatic renewal of its defense cooperation agreement in April 2026, while Spain has implemented an arms emb…
- The claim that Japan has officially banned all Israeli tourists from entering the country… — False 10/100threads · Jun 22, 2026 · @news4oldcity_ archive · view post ↗
The claim that Japan has officially banned all Israeli tourists from entering the country is false, as refuted by 5 sources from official Japanese government statements and major news outlets. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that Israeli…
- The Instagram post accurately states that Therese Tucker, who was around 40 when she foun… — Mostly true 85/100instagram · Jun 21, 2026 · @viralapplaunch archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately states that Therese Tucker, who was around 40 when she founded BlackLine in 2001, built an app that achieved a valuation exceeding $1 billion by solving common accounting problems. including financial news outlets and co…
- The post is misleading because while a survey of presidential historians did rank Donald… — Misleading 35/100threads · Jun 21, 2026 · @mrkb87 archive · view post ↗
The post is misleading because while a survey of presidential historians did rank Donald Trump last, it was conducted in late 2023 and released in February 2024, not 'today' (June 21, 2026). The claim about 'Trump’s second term' is inaccurate as he h…
- This Threads post accurately compiles scenes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe demonstra… — Mostly true 75/100threads · Jun 21, 2026 · @_rohitsrivastava archive · view post ↗
This Threads post accurately compiles scenes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe demonstrating the enchantment of Thor's hammer, Mjolnir, and its interactions with various characters, including Captain America, Vision, and Hela. The core factual claim…
- The post is mixed, accurately reporting that Algeria filed a complaint with FIFA over all… — Mixed 40/100threads · Jun 21, 2026 · @stevechelleh archive · view post ↗
The post is mixed, accurately reporting that Algeria filed a complaint with FIFA over alleged bad officiating in their 2026 World Cup match against Argentina, citing specific incidents involving Lionel Messi and Alexis Mac Allister. However, the clai…
- The post accurately identifies Royce White as a U.S. Senate candidate for Minnesota in 20… — Mixed 65/100threads · Jun 21, 2026 · @isaiahrmartin archive · view post ↗
The post accurately identifies Royce White as a U.S. Senate candidate for Minnesota in 2026. cross-checked by 7 sources including Ballotpedia and Wikipedia. However, Royce White's claims about the United States subsidizing the 'entire European Union'…
- The post contains two primary claims: that the Saudi Crown Prince called Obama the larges… — False 25/100threads · Jun 21, 2026 · @debra_arnwine archive · view post ↗
The post contains two primary claims: that the Saudi Crown Prince called Obama the largest state sponsor of terrorism, and that Obama gave Iran $150 billion in cash. The first claim is unsubstantiated and misleading, as no credible sources confirm th…
- This Instagram post accurately conveys Zac Efron's public statements about the extreme bo… — Mostly true 79/100instagram · Jun 21, 2026 · @how.everything.works archive · view post ↗
This Instagram post accurately conveys Zac Efron's public statements about the extreme body standards he endured for the 2017 film 'Baywatch', calling the look unrealistic and unsustainable. He confirmed undergoing severe calorie restrictions, overtr…
- Donald Trump did state "Micron is great" on May 22, 2026, and Micron Technology's stock s… — Mixed 55/100tiktok · Jun 21, 2026 · @tradeshipuniversity archive · view post ↗
Donald Trump did state "Micron is great" on May 22, 2026, and Micron Technology's stock subsequently increased significantly, reaching over $1 trillion in market cap by May 26, 2026, which is cross-checked by 24 sources. His Q1 2026 financial disclos…
- Donald Trump indeed praised Micron Technology on May 22, 2026, and the company's stock ex… — Mixed 45/100tiktok · Jun 21, 2026 · @tradeshipuniversity archive · view post ↗
Donald Trump indeed praised Micron Technology on May 22, 2026, and the company's stock experienced a significant surge, crossing a $1 trillion market capitalization on May 26, 2026, as cross-checked by 21 sources. His Q1 2026 transaction volume was a…
- This Threads post is confirmed by 7 sources to be authentic and accurate. The video depic… — Verified 95/100threads · Jun 21, 2026 · @mbretos archive · view post ↗
This Threads post is confirmed by 7 sources to be authentic and accurate. The video depicts the Oranje Fanwalk in Houston, Texas, on June 20, 2026, where Dutch supporters and many Houstonians, dressed in orange, marched for the FIFA World Cup 2026 ma…
- The Instagram post accurately states that Elon Musk's company SpaceX has secured major fe… — Mostly true 75/100instagram · Jun 21, 2026 · @eighty83three archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately states that Elon Musk's company SpaceX has secured major federal government contracts from the U.S. Space Force for military and space-based infrastructure, including satellite systems for communications and airborne thr…
- The Instagram post from @marcorubiohq accurately states that Trump Tower Chicago cost $84… — Mostly true 79/100instagram · Jun 21, 2026 · @marcorubiohq archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post from @marcorubiohq accurately states that Trump Tower Chicago cost $847 million and the Obama Presidential Center cost approximately $850 million. confirmed by 6 sources including Wikipedia and Britannica. The claim that Trump's sk…
- The TikTok post accurately describes the historical events of Derwent village in Derbyshi… — Mostly true 79/100tiktok · Jun 21, 2026 · @story_revealed_ archive · view post ↗
The TikTok post accurately describes the historical events of Derwent village in Derbyshire, which was intentionally flooded in the 1940s to create Ladybower Reservoir. Its remains, including parts of buildings and streets, do reappear during periods…
- The Instagram post accurately states that Jeff Bezos suggested eliminating federal income… — Verified 90/100instagram · Jun 21, 2026 · @anonymousgroupinc archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately states that Jeff Bezos suggested eliminating federal income tax for lower-income earners in the United States and plans to advocate this idea with President Donald Trump. This reported by CBS News, Newsweek, and Forbes. …
- The post accurately states that Toyota announced it would no longer sponsor LGBTQ+ events… — Mixed 45/100threads · Jun 21, 2026 · @republic_unscripted archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that Toyota announced it would no longer sponsor LGBTQ+ events, a policy change reported in October 2024. However, claims about Toyota's parts sourcing and vehicle manufacturing locations are false or unsubstantiated. The p…
- The social media post misleadingly claims a "new CNN poll has officially ranked Donald Tr… — Misleading 35/100threads · Jun 21, 2026 · @mariam.montiel.0530 archive · view post ↗
The social media post misleadingly claims a "new CNN poll has officially ranked Donald Trump as the WORST PRESIDENT in American history." While CNN has reported on Donald Trump's historically low approval ratings and weak political standing in 2026, …
- The post accurately states that Mexico has enacted labor reforms to reduce the workweek f… — Mostly true 75/100threads · Jun 21, 2026 · @_ine___leslie archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that Mexico has enacted labor reforms to reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours and to ban bosses from texting employees after hours. However, the workweek reduction is a gradual process, not an immediate cut, and the post…
- The core claim that actor Mark Wahlberg made the statement, "If you don't like the USA, p… — Misleading 30/100threads · Jun 21, 2026 · @katdo2025 archive · view post ↗
The core claim that actor Mark Wahlberg made the statement, "If you don't like the USA, please leave and take your friends Alec Baldwin, Cher, Jennifer Lawrence, Miley Cyrus, Barbra Streisand, Matt Damon, Oprah, and Colin Kaepernick with you," is fal…
- The Threads post accurately attributes the quote about faith and its manipulation to Javi… — Verified 90/100threads · Jun 21, 2026 · @clnbxboricua archive · view post ↗
The Threads post accurately attributes the quote about faith and its manipulation to Javier Bardem, an Oscar-winning actor. His views on organized religion, personal belief, and spirituality are consistently reported across.…
- This content is suspected to be AI-generated and has been flagged for likely synthetic ge… — Misleading 35/100threads · Jun 21, 2026 · @crownvicky6498 archive · view post ↗
This content is suspected to be AI-generated and has been flagged for likely synthetic generation or digital manipulation; its authenticity could not be independently confirmed. The social media content is misleading because it attributes a fabricate…
- This content is suspected to be AI-generated and has been flagged for likely synthetic ge… — Misleading 35/100threads · Jun 21, 2026 · @carinalh2014 archive · view post ↗
This content is suspected to be AI-generated and has been flagged for likely synthetic generation or digital manipulation; its authenticity could not be independently confirmed. The Threads post, attributed to @carinalh2014, features a screenshot fro…
- The post's claim of a 'Terremoto en España' is, with multiple seismic events recorded in… — Misleading 25/100tiktok · Jun 21, 2026 · @rilay726 archive · view post ↗
The post's claim of a 'Terremoto en España' is, with multiple seismic events recorded in 2026. However, the claims that Michael Olise rejected Real Madrid and signed with FC Barcelona for free are false. Real Madrid officially denied any contact with…
- The TikTok post accurately reports that Andy Burnham became Labour's newest MP after winn… — Mixed 65/100tiktok · Jun 21, 2026 · @gbnews archive · view post ↗
The TikTok post accurately reports that Andy Burnham became Labour's newest MP after winning the Makerfield by-election on June 18, 2026, and that over 90 MPs have called for Keir Starmer to resign, a number that increased after local council electio…
- This content is suspected to be AI-generated and has been flagged for likely synthetic ge… — Misleading 25/100youtube · Jun 21, 2026 · view post ↗
This content is suspected to be AI-generated and has been flagged for likely synthetic generation or digital manipulation; its authenticity could not be independently confirmed. This video contains misleading information regarding exoplanet K2-18b an…
- This Instagram post accurately reports that the World Health Organization (WHO) classifie… — Mostly true 79/100instagram · Jun 21, 2026 · @askablkman archive · view post ↗
This Instagram post accurately reports that the World Health Organization (WHO) classified processed meats as Group 1 carcinogens in 2015, a classification indicating sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in humans, not identical risk levels to othe…
- The post accurately states that China has an operational underwater AI data center near S… — Mostly true 75/100instagram · Jun 21, 2026 · @hypersociety_ archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that China has an operational underwater AI data center near Shanghai, which uses seawater for cooling and is powered by offshore wind, costing approximately $226 million. confirmed by 6 sources including AI Business, The G…
- The post accurately states that the California high-speed rail project is not yet operati… — Mostly true 70/100threads · Jun 21, 2026 · @darrendrdrumsrottino archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that the California high-speed rail project is not yet operational and its estimated cost is around $126 billion, confirmed by 5 sources. However, it misleadingly implies Governor Newsom personally 'took' this money, rather…
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