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…
FACT CHECK: Misleading Claims About Deportation and Asylum Seekers in Germany
With Germany’s early parliamentary elections set for February 23, 2025, discussions around migration policies are intensifying. However, social media is flooded with misleading claims about deportations and asylum seekers. PleaseFactCheck.com…
FACT CHECK: No Evidence That the U.S. Planned to Spend $50 Million on Condoms for Gaza
Claim: The U.S. government was about to send $50 million to fund condoms in Gaza before the plan was halted by the Trump administration. Verdict: ❌ False – There is…
FACT CHECK: Usha Vance is a U.S. Citizen, and Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Plan Won’t Affect Her
Claim: A January 20 post on Threads claims that President Donald Trump’s immigration plan to end birthright citizenship would cause a significant issue for Second Lady Usha Vance, stating that…
Fact Check: Viral Image of Burning Los Angeles Street is a 3D Render, Not a Real Photo
Claim:An image showing a sports car parked on a burning street is a genuine photograph of the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. Fact:False. The image is a 3D-rendered artwork created…
FACT CHECK: Donald Trump’s Inaugural Speech Examined
CLAIM 1:The United States spends more on its public healthcare system than any other country in the world (Timestamp: 12:14 p.m. ET). Verdict: True.The U.S. leads in public healthcare spending,…
Explainer: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire – Will It End the War?
Introduction The recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has sparked hopes of peace in Gaza, as it promises the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Hamas prisoners and…