Explainer: The Trump Effect on NATO Spending: A Staggering Shift
The influence of former U.S. President Donald Trump on NATO’s financial commitments continues to shape the alliance’s military landscape. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte recently acknowledged the impact of Trump’s…
FACT CHECK: Did the US Agree to a 30-Day Ceasefire Deal for Ukraine?
Claim: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US will engage with Russia after Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire, with discussions covering security guarantees and territorial concessions.…
FACT CHECK: Did Zelensky Express Sufficient Gratitude to the U.S.?
Claim: During a White House meeting, former President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for not being sufficiently thankful for U.S. support. Fact: Contrary…
FACT CHECK: Misleading List of Canadian Tariffs Circulates Amid US Trade War
Claim: A viral social media post claims that Canada imposes exorbitant tariffs on American goods, with some exceeding 200 percent on dairy, poultry, sugar, and peanut butter. Verdict: Misleading –…
FACT CHECK: No, Donald Trump Did Not Ban Nigerian Politicians or Order the Deportation of 2 Million Nigerians
Claim: A viral social media post claims that former U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a ban preventing all Nigerian politicians from visiting the United States, froze international Nigerian bank accounts,…
FACT CHECK: False Claims About USAID Funding
A wave of misinformation has surfaced following the shutdown of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Various claims, from USAID’s alleged role in bioweapon research to funding media…
FACT CHECK: President Donald Trump’s Super Bowl LIX Interview
Claim: In his Super Bowl LIX interview, former President Donald Trump made the following claims: Fact: Misleading and inaccurate. PleaseFactCheck.com’s investigation reveals that Trump’s statements are not supported by official…
Explainer: President Donald Trump’s Shocking Announcement to ‘Take Over’ Gaza Strip – What It Means
U.S. President Donald Trump has made headlines once again with a controversial declaration: the United States will “take over” the Gaza Strip, claiming ownership and proposing the resettlement of Palestinians…
Fact Check: Does the EU Really Censor Online Content?
Claim: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg alleged that Europe has “an ever-increasing number of laws institutionalizing censorship” while announcing the end of third-party fact-checking in the U.S. He suggested that the…
FACT CHECK: Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze Impact
Claim: Trump’s January 27, 2024 memo implements a broad federal funding freeze that could halt programs like school meals, cancer trials, and veterans’ housing assistance. Initial Verdict: PARTIALLY TRUE with…