We fact check and explain claims in U.S. news and online, so you can understand what’s really going on.
A picture which appears to show the US President with the convicted sex offender has been circulating on social media, but there are many clues that it is not real. Read
The clip circulating on social media isn’t real, and has been made with AI. Read
The clip has been shared after President Trump’s inauguration with misleading captions that imply it’s recent—but the event occurred in March 2023. Read
A clip which is circulating on social media does not show a real interview, and has likely been altered with AI. Read
A clip which appears to show President Donald Trump’s Air Force One jet flying close to a US Navy ship has been created digitally. Read
The video has been shared with captions that imply it shows the recent wildfires in LA, but it actually dates back to 2017. Read
The photo actually shows the woman at a peaceful protest in Kansas on 6 January 2021, where there were no arrests. She did not participate in the riots at the US Capitol. Read
The fake quote, which has been online since at least 2015, has been recirculating as Mr Trump begins his second term as president. Read
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The picture has been shared widely on social media in recent days, as part of a wider conspiracy that blue items weren’t affected by the fires in Los Angeles. Read
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The order signed by returning President Donald Trump will only apply to people born 30 days after it was signed on 20 January 2025, not retroactively. Read
Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.
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