“A photo shows the White House in near complete darkness during a protest on May 31, 2020.”
FactCheck.org rated this: False
FactCheck.org says: The photo in question was taken in 2014 and has been edited.
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“Law enforcement "didn’t use tear gas" to move protesters outside the White House before his visit to St. John's Episcopal Church.”
FactCheck.org rated this: Misleading
FactCheck.org says: U.S. Park Police says officers used "pepper balls," not "tear gas." The chemical makeup is different, but the impact on people is similar.
“Photos of a vandalized veterans memorial in Los Angeles and a wrecked Memorial Day display in Kentucky show that protesters against police brutality are "destroying the cemeteries" of veterans.”
FactCheck.org rated this: False
FactCheck.org says: Three of the four images used in the post show acts of vandalism that occurred years ago.
“Antifa tweeted, "Tonight… we move into the residential areas… the white hoods…. and we take what’s ours.”
FactCheck.org rated this: False
FactCheck.org says: The account "@ANTIFA_US" was actually linked to a white nationalist group, according to Twitter.
“Farm bankruptcies jumped 20% last year due largely to Trump’s unmitigated disaster of a tariff war.”
FactCheck.org rated this: There Were Many Reasons
FactCheck.org says: International trade was a factor, but there were additional reasons — such as years of relatively weak prices, declining incomes and rising farm debt, according to agricultural economists and government reports.
“Kellie Chauvin is the Wife of Derek Chauvin," the former police officer charged in George Floyd's death, and former officer "Tou Thao is Kellie Chauvin's Brother.”
FactCheck.org rated this: False
FactCheck.org says: Social media posts say the estranged wife of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd, is the sister of his fellow former officer Tou Thao. Her lawyer says she’s not.
“Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, "who killed George Floyd ... commits suicide in prison cell”
FactCheck.org rated this: False
“The United States of America will be designating ANTIFA as a Terrorist Organization.”
FactCheck.org rated this: Can't for Domestic Group
FactCheck.org says: There is no such official federal designation for domestic terrorism organizations.
“Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser "wouldn’t let the D.C. Police get involved" in May 29/30 protests near the White House.”
FactCheck.org rated this: False
FactCheck.org says: The Secret Service said in a statement about the episode, “The Metropolitan Police Department and the U.S. Park Police were on the scene.”
“Police PLATES dont say POLICE," and that proves the death of George Floyd was a planned event.”
FactCheck.org rated this: False
FactCheck.org says: Posts incorrectly claim that Minneapolis police license plates "dont say POLICE," and that proves the death of George Floyd was a planned event. Actually, many police vehicles in Minneapolis have that license plate.
“The arrest and death of George Floyd in Minneapolis "was staged.”
FactCheck.org rated this: False
“A manipulated video makes it look like Joe Biden is incoherent during a television interview on ABC's "The View.”
FactCheck.org rated this: False
FactCheck.org says: An old video spoof that manipulated a T.V. interview to make Joe Biden appear incoherent has been circulating. But many of those who are posting the video have not disclosed that it was edited and intended as satire.
“A photo shows former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin at a 2019 campaign rally for President Donald Trump.”
FactCheck.org rated this: False
“California Gov. Gavin Newsom is sending ballots “to anybody. People that aren’t citizens, illegals. Anybody that walks in California is going to get a ballot.”
FactCheck.org rated this: False
FactCheck.org says: California will send every registered voter in the state a mail-in ballot for the November general election.
“Columbia University "pointed out that if [Trump] had listened to me and others and acted just one week earlier to deal with this virus, there’d be 36,000 fewer people dead.”
FactCheck.org rated this: Distorts the Facts
FactCheck.org says: Biden falsely suggested that he called for implementing nationwide social distancing restrictions prior to March 8, which Columbia University researchers said could have prevented nearly 36,000 U.S. death.
“Covid19 is a bacterium, easily treated with aspirin and coagulant.”
FactCheck.org rated this: False
FactCheck.org says: False claims COVID-19 is caused by a bacteria and can be easily treated started spreading by text message, and is now viral on social media. Actually, COVID-19 is caused by a virus and there is no treatment for it.
“Former President Barack Obama is the “first ex-president to speak against [his] successor.”
FactCheck.org rated this: False
FactCheck.org says: Many U.S. leaders have criticized those who followed them into the White House. Presidential historians cite many examples.
“Screenshot claims President Donald Trump tweeted: "I’ve sacrificed alot to be your president and to Make America Great! America is now GREAT do to my sacrifices.”
FactCheck.org rated this: False
FactCheck.org says: President Trump never posted the tweet in question.
“When will they open a Cold Case on the Psycho Joe Scarborough matter in Florida. Did he get away with murder?”
FactCheck.org rated this: Baseless Claim
FactCheck.org says: The medical examiner found that the death was accidental, due to a heart problem that caused Scarborough's aide to fall and hit her head on a desk.
“A month after travel restrictions on China were announced, Nancy Pelosi "was in Chinatown in San Francisco. ... [T]rying to say, 'It’s okay to come to the United States. It’s fine. It’s wonderful. Come on in. Bring your infection with you.”
FactCheck.org rated this: False
FactCheck.org says: Pelosi did go to Chinatown in February to encourage people to eat and shop in the neighborhood. But she didn't invite foreign nationals to "bring your infection" there.