Misinformation

Why is everyone suddenly claiming J.D. Vance made love to a couch?
‘Voters in NC, the U.S. furniture capital, should be particularly horrified.’
On by Mikael Thalen

Fake report on Trump’s post-assassination injuries dupes people online
‘I’m seeing too many liberals believing this is real.’
On by Mikael Thalen
Claim Project 2025 is pushing ‘period passports’ sparks ‘used tampon’ protest movement—neither of which are real
None of it is real.
On by Katherine Huggins
Viral Budget moving truck video does not show human trafficking—despite breathless claims online
The families were actually moving for a job.
On by Katherine Huggins
A still image from ‘Jaws’ is being used to try and blame Russia for beach bombing
The post garnered over 1.2 million views, nearly 3,000 shares, and endless comments.
On by Mikael Thalen

Misinformation about Justin Timberlake’s arrest from a Pop Crave parody account spreads like wildfire online
Thousands mistook the account for actual Pop Crave.
On by Mike Hadge
Rainbow-colored Kraft ‘Gayo’ Pride promo dupes the internet
An image of rainbow-colored mayonnaise has gone viral on social media.
On by Mikael Thalen
‘Happy Birthday QUEENS’: Facebook users love the quadruplets who made it to 90—without realizing they’re fake
Countless users believe that the 4 sisters are real.
On by Mikael Thalen
Trump fans, Biden supporters, or tourists: Eric Trump’s crowd video sparks lengthy disagreement
A Community Note was added and then removed.
On by Katherine Huggins
‘It will not make mainstream news’: Why Pro-Israel influencers pushed debunked claim that U.N. cut Gaza death toll in half
Despite clarifications from the organization, misinformation continues to spread.
On by Marlon Ettinger
Elon Musk wrecked by election officials for claiming millions of migrants registered to vote in swing states
Musk has yet to respond to the dismantling of his viral post.
On by Mikael Thalen
Mired in conflicting claims over ‘tainted’ blood, right-wingers can’t decide if they trust the Red Cross anymore
Is it secretly safe or ‘forever tainted?’
On by Katherine Huggins
Israeli news site accuses Arab media of using photo of doll to fake Palestinian baby’s death
‘They won’t say which article because what they did is so abhorrent.’
On by Mikael Thalen
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