“Video shows U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, telling U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., that he is “not even an expert” and shutting him up.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: The video does not show this.
PolitiFact
PolitiFact is a United States fact-checking site run by the Poynter Institute. It rates claims by politicians and viral posts on its Truth-O-Meter, from True to Pants on Fire.
“Gold fringe on an American flag means “the Constitution is suspended.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: Gold fringe added to the American flag is merely decorative. It does not signify that the U.S. Constitution has been suspended.
“Image shows Donald Trump golfing.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
PolitiFact says: An image shared on Twitter by Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., purports to show former President Donald Trump golfing. It’s an altered image debunked years ago.
“Median income in this country is … $35,000 a year. Because of Joe Biden's inflation, the average monthly expenses have increased by $500, almost.”
PolitiFact rated this: Half True
PolitiFact says: The $500 increase in costs because of inflation is based on a June 2022 analysis, when year-over-year inflation was 9.1%. Today, inflation is 4%, so the impact would be smaller.
“NASA space rockets can’t reach space.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
PolitiFact says: NASA rockets have reached space numerous times.
“Monkey virus DNA found in COVID-19 shots”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: An Epoch Times article cited a recent study, which has not been peer reviewed, that found part of DNA sequence called an "SV40 promoter" in COVID-19 vaccines, but that's not the same as simian, or monkey, virus 40.
“NASA faked footage of astronauts on the International Space Station.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: This is one in a series of false claims about the existence in space of the International Space Station, which has been crewed since its launch in 2020.
“The Wall Street Journal reported that President Joe Biden knew June 18 that the Titan submersible had imploded, but he withheld the news until June 22.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: A June 22 Wall Street Journal article about the U.S. Navy hearing on June 18 what it believed was the implosion of the Titan submersible did not mention President Joe Biden.
“World Economic Forum “calls for AI to rewrite Bible, create ‘religions that are actually correct’”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: Posts misconstrued remarks Yuval Noah Harari, a Hebrew University of Jerusalem history professor, made about artificial intelligence. Harari does not hold a leadership position at the World Economic Forum.
“A lawyer for former President Donald Trump released new proof of 2020 election fraud.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: The video footage featured in this claim is not new. It’s from 2020 and has been previously debunked.
“Greta Thunberg said the world would end on June 21, 2023.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“In 2020 the ballots that were counted "were fake ballots.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
PolitiFact says: Fake ballots are extremely rare, and there is no sign they were used during the 2020 election. There are many security measures to ensure that eligible voters cast legitimate ballots.
“Man sues McDonalds for still being depressed after eating happy meal.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
“Recent haze in New York City was caused by “Bill Gates’ sun-dimming technology.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“¿Se dan cuenta de que 26 de cada 100 estudiantes de preescolar a 12º grado hablan español?”
PolitiFact rated this: Half True
PolitiFact says: El presidente Joe Biden dijo que 26 de cada 100 estudiantes de preescolar a 12º grado hablan español. El 26% de estudiantes de K-12 son hispanos, pero eso no significa que hablen español.
“The five people aboard the Titan submersible “have been found dead.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“The Guantanamo Bay detention camp remaining open is proof that Joe Biden is not the president.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
“The Pentagon “said we accidentally sent $6.2 billion to Ukraine.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: The Pentagon did not say it sent Ukraine $6.2 billion by mistake. It said it made an accounting error, overvaluing U.S. weapons and other military support sent to Ukraine by $6.2 billion.
“The Titan “submarine never happened. They faked their own deaths.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
“The Titan submersible was found June 21 with all five passengers alive.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: A June 21 Facebook post falsely claimed that the Titan submersible was found with all passengers alive. The claim was made while search efforts were still ongoing.