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.

Checked by PolitiFact26 Nov 2024United StatesSpanish

Social media posts

“Una mujer posó junto a su hija con un cartel que dice, “Quiero que mi hija tenga el derecho a abortar que yo no tuve”.”

PolitiFact rated this: False

PolitiFact says: La foto fue manipulada. La foto original fue publicada en marzo de 2023 y muestra que el cartel de la mujer decía: "Soy mamá de la niña que jamás vas a tocar".

Checked by PolitiFact26 Nov 2024United States Politics and government

Donald Trump, President-elect

“With your Democrat governor, you have some of the highest electricity prices and highest energy costs. It’s just about at the top in Wisconsin.”

PolitiFact rated this: False

PolitiFact says: Looking at average residential electric bills, Wisconsin is routinely lower than the national average, according to the Public Service Commission. And Although Gov. Tony Evers appoints commissioners to the Public Servic…

Checked by PolitiFact25 Nov 2024United States

Social media posts

“Donald Trump has appointed NBA legend Karl Malone as the new director of Child Protective Services.”

PolitiFact rated this: False

PolitiFact says: The post originated on an account that shares parody posts.

Checked by PolitiFact23 Nov 2024United States Elections

Social media posts

“A Melania Trump impostor accompanied former President Donald Trump to the polls Nov. 5.”

PolitiFact rated this: False

Checked by PolitiFact23 Nov 2024United States Elections

Social media posts

“A Pennsylvania TV station aired the 2024 presidential election results early.”

PolitiFact rated this: Half True

Checked by PolitiFact23 Nov 2024United States Sport and entertainment

Social media posts

“A photo shows actor Keanu Reeves holding an anti-Trump shirt.”

PolitiFact rated this: False

Checked by PolitiFact23 Nov 2024United States Health

Social media posts

“An E. coli outbreak followed former President Donald Trump’s campaign stop at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s.”

PolitiFact rated this: False

Checked by PolitiFact23 Nov 2024United States Crime and security

Social media posts

“BREAKING: Diddy hospitalized after being jumped in prison.”

PolitiFact rated this: False

Checked by PolitiFact23 Nov 2024United States

Social media posts

“Breaking news: Elon Musk endorses Caitlin Clark, will soon donate $10 million: ‘You are the pride of America, I support you.’”

PolitiFact rated this: False

Checked by PolitiFact23 Nov 2024United States Health

Social media posts

“Elon Musk launches new pregnancy robot.”

PolitiFact rated this: False

Checked by PolitiFact23 Nov 2024United States

Social media posts

“Elon Musk reportedly eyeing CNN acquisition: ‘I’ll fix the media, one network at a time.’”

PolitiFact rated this: False

Checked by PolitiFact23 Nov 2024United States

Social media posts

“Elon Musk urges a boycott of ABC Network: ‘Let’s take them down!’”

PolitiFact rated this: False

Checked by PolitiFact23 Nov 2024United States Politics and government

Social media posts

“Former President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, “I hate SNL.”

PolitiFact rated this: False

Checked by PolitiFact23 Nov 2024United States Politics and government

Social media posts

“Former President Donald Trump wore “Proud Boy gang colors” Oct. 27, 2024, at Madison Square Garden.”

PolitiFact rated this: False

Checked by PolitiFact23 Nov 2024United States Elections

Social media posts

“Homeland Security is having a cybersecurity drill on the same day as the election.”

PolitiFact rated this: False

Checked by PolitiFact23 Nov 2024United States Elections

Social media posts

“Kamala campaign photoshops her with a McDonald’s uniform!”

PolitiFact rated this: False

Checked by PolitiFact23 Nov 2024United States

Social media posts

“Land O Lakes has announced the return of the iconic squaw to its packaging.”

PolitiFact rated this: False

Checked by PolitiFact23 Nov 2024United States Politics and government

Social media posts

“Liberal woman films herself eating dog food” because she said, “I’m eating dog food until Kamala is president.”

PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire

Checked by PolitiFact23 Nov 2024United States Crime and security

Social media posts

“Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster was arrested “for aiding FEMA in deep state’s ‘eminent domain’ takeover of North Carolina.”

PolitiFact rated this: False

Checked by PolitiFact23 Nov 2024United States Politics and government

Social media posts

“Melania Trump quietly endorses Kamala Harris for president.”

PolitiFact rated this: False