“Says Elon Musk said, “I am releasing $1,000 Tesla e-bike today!”
PolitiFact rated this: False
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“Says Elon Musk said, “The $299 Tesla phone will be the end of the iPhone.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Video shows a “massive rally in the UK for President Trump” after Election Day 2024.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Video shows “drunk Nancy Pelosi.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
“Says Taylor Swift said, “Elon Musk, the first human in history, to be radicalized by his own algorithm.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: This quote was misattributed to Taylor Swift. A University of Cambridge professor of social psychology in practice said something similar to this.
“The U.S Senate accidentally passed a bill banning Trump from becoming President, and Biden is planning to sign it.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
PolitiFact says: The Ending Trading and Holdings in Congressional Stocks Act would not ban anyone from serving as president or in Congress, but would impose financial penalties for noncompliance. It has not been passed by the Senate.
“Video shows floods in Spain and France.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: The clips in this video are not from recent floods in Spain or France. We found the video online dating back to May 2023.
“Elon Musk: 'I Am Releasing Tesla's $7,000 NEW Car That Runs On PURE Solar Power!’”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: We found no news reports or Tesla press releases as of Nov. 19 that said Elon Musk will release a cheap solar-powered Tesla.
“Following Chiefs, Steelers also announce boycott of Pride nights.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: A headline shared on social media that said the Pittsburgh Steelers joined the Kansas City Chiefs in announcing a boycott of Pride nights is similarly worded to one that originated on a satirical website.
“McDonald’s offered 850 million to RFK for hush money” related to its frying oil.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
PolitiFact says: McDonald’s for decades has used seed and vegetable oils to fry its famous french fries. There’s no evidence McDonald’s offered Kennedy money to keep quiet about its frying oil.
“An image shows the social media profile of the accused suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Elon Musk anunció que “está comprando oficialmente McDonald's”.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: Elon Musk no compró McDonald's, esta afirmación es infundada.
“Elon Musk said, “Anyone caught promoting propaganda will be suspended from X.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Elon Musk to fund new anti-woke show featuring Tucker Carlson.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Former President Donald Trump posted “0-2” Sept. 15 on Truth Social.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Georgia coach Kirby Smart's family ends relationship with Taylor Swift: ‘We do not support her endorsement.’”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Gordon Ramsay calls Tim Walz a ‘woke creep,’ throws him out of Hell’s Kitchen.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Image shows a photo of former President Donald Trump wading through floodwater after Hurricane Helene.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Image shows “Michelle Obama’s necklace from DNC speech” said “Mike.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
“In less than 48 hours the United States government is shutting down for good.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire