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“Photos are proof that Hawaii fires were caused by a “direct energy weapon assault on the people.”

PolitiFact says: Photos that claim to show the origins of Hawaii wildfires are not of recent events in that state. Both photos have been circulating online since 2018.

“Atlanta violence: Nearly 60% more murders so far this year.”

PolitiFact says: Ad wrongly blames Willis for increase in murders early in her tenure and omits that murders rose during the pandemic before she took office.

“A lot of your chain-food restaurants have been using (lab-grown meat) for years.”

PolitiFact says: Two companies, Good Meat and Upside Foods, in June received U.S. government approval to sell lab-grown chicken to consumers. Neither company has sold their products to fast-food chains.

“Douglass Mackey was convicted “because he made a meme in the 2016 election.”

PolitiFact says: In March, a federal jury convicted Douglass Mackey, a Florida social media influencer, for participating in a conspiracy to deprive people of their constitutional right to vote — not simply because he created a meme.

“FBI director Wray confirms Joe Biden is under criminal investigation for Ukrainian bribes by the U.S. attorney in Delaware then tries to backpedal.”

PolitiFact says: FBI Director Christopher Wray referred a legislator to the U.S attorney’s office in Delaware when asked whether President Joe Biden had received payments from Ukraine. He didn't say the president was being investigated.

“Says Gov. Ron DeSantis “opposed my China tariffs and he heartlessly opposed” $28 billion for farm relief, which was paid for by China.”

“The Trump administration “built nearly 500 miles of border wall.”

PolitiFact says: The total number of miles built during Trump’s administration varies depending on how it’s counted. One count, based on Customs and Border Protection data, puts the total at 458 miles. But only 52 miles were new.

“There have been more illegal encounters under Biden than the previous two administrations combined.”

PolitiFact says: Available data shows that enforcement actions under President Joe Biden so far have not been higher than the combined figures for the Trump and Obama administrations.

“They are trying to make it illegal to question the results of a bad election.”

PolitiFact says: Trump was indicted for his actions, not for questioning the election.

“We’re seeing two massive explosions on U.S. critical infrastructure in the past 24 hours that have caused power outages.”

PolitiFact says: We found no reports of massive explosions in the U.S. causing extensive damage in the 24 hours before a video was shared alleging two such incidents.

“Disease X” is “the next plandemic.”

PolitiFact says: For years, scientists have used the term "Disease X" to refer to any currently undiscovered human disease that could lead to an international epidemic. This is not evidence that scientists are plotting the next pandemic.

“During Biden’s first 30 months in office, just 2.1 million new jobs were created, and by contrast, during my first 30 months in office we created 4.9 million new jobs.”

PolitiFact says: Trump’s method shifts all the employment damage from the pandemic to Biden while not acknowledging pandemic job losses under Trump.

“There are polls that also say I have great approval ratings.”

PolitiFact says: Among more than 100 publicly released polls dating to October 2021, none shows Vice President Kamala Harris with approval ratings that outweigh disapproval ratings.

“The indictment of Donald Trump "is an attack … on his First Amendment rights.”

PolitiFact says: Trump wasn’t charged for speaking his mind. The charges relate to his actions. Courts have consistently ruled that criminal conspiracies don't qualify as free speech.

“13 nations agree to abolish farming in order to save the planet.”

PolitiFact says: Online posts misrepresented a commitment made by 13 countries, including the U.S., to reduce methane emissions from the agricultural sector. These countries did not agree to "abolish farming."

“Borax can be used to treat a variety of health problems, including joint pain, kidney stones, osteoporosis and chronic fatigue.”

PolitiFact says: The cleaning product borax should not be consumed as an alternative to boron supplements or naturally occurring boron in foods, experts said. Ingesting borax is harmful, and consuming large amounts could lead to death.

“People who received COVID-19 vaccines can “detoxify” their bodies from the spike protein.”

PolitiFact says: There is no scientific data showing that spike proteins produced from COVID-19 vaccination are toxic, an FDA spokesperson said. Rigorous testing and safety monitoring have found that the vaccines are safe and effective.

“Video shows that Attorney General Merrick Garland “cries like kid after Taylor Greene calls out stupid ‘Trump’s Arraignment.’”

PolitiFact says: This video doesn’t show Attorney General Merrick Garland crying after a conflict with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. He is not in the video at all.

“Consumer confidence is the highest it’s been in years.”

PolitiFact says: There are two major surveys of consumer confidence. One shows the highest confidence levels in two years. The other shows confidence near historical lows.

“Elon Musk tweeted that he “just downloaded Threads” and it “sucks.”

PolitiFact says: There is no evidence Elon Musk tweeted this.