Fact Check: Analysis Debunks Claim Overstating COVID-19 Deaths During Trump’s Presidency

Washington — A viral social media post claiming that nearly one million Americans have died from COVID-19 under former President Donald Trump’s administration has been debunked by fact-checkers. The post significantly exaggerates the actual toll by nearly double the number of deaths recorded before Trump left office in January 2021. According to official data from … Read more

Explosion Video Fact Check Reveals Misinformation on US, UK Strikes in Yemen

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A video claiming to show a nighttime explosion in Yemen, allegedly from January 2024, has been circulating online. However, a fact-checking investigation has revealed that the video actually predates the reported US and UK strikes on Yemen. This misinformation underscores the ongoing challenge of misinformation and fake news in the digital … Read more