WEDNESDAY EDITION

Snopes Debunker

U.S. President Donald Trump, wearing a suit and bright blue tie,speaks during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Neb. on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

Did Donald Trump say of Iran, 'Let 'em take out' LA and San Diego?

The president supposedly said Iran could "take out" Los Angeles or San Diego and that it would be a "very small price to pay" for ending the Iran war.

California leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and the cities’ mayors, denounced the alleged comment. But did he really say it?

Reporter Taija PerryCook has the full story.

Three men in casual clothing and bright orange hard hads moving a large, Steinway grand piano on the Kennedy Center's velvet carpet using a dolly.

Is Kennedy Center selling its Steinway pianos?

Photos purportedly showing workers move grand pianos through the center's hallways alarmed some fans. The images are authentic but missing context.

Snopes Membership

Protect the truth. Become a Snopes member.

In an era of rampant political misinformation, independent fact-checking is vital.

But our work comes at a cost and ads alone don’t cover it.

We wouldn't exist without our members. Join today to support our mission.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in Vandalia, Ohio, wearing a navy suit, blue tie and white shirt.

Did Trump say he has an IQ of 1,775?

The president often calls himself a "high-IQ individual," though this alleged quote needs fact-checking.

A large house is shown from the outside. Someone walks on a sidewalk outside the house.

Cornell rape allegations: 5 claims we've analyzed

We compiled our reporting on the case, which has sparked major backlash against the Ivy League university.

A photo of Buzz Aldrin, with grey hair and a beard in his old age, holding a microphone to his mouth while sitting in a chair. An American flag is behind him and he's wearing a suit and tie.

Did Buzz Aldrin say, 'The moon is not what you think'?

YouTube videos allegedly show Aldrin, one of the first astronauts on the moon, breaking down in tears during an interview.

Staff pick

A person's hand holds a dog's paw while resting on a white towel with a patterned blanket underneath.A person's hand holds a dog's paw while resting on a white towel with a patterned blanket underneath.

Did PETA euthanize 67% of animals it took in during 2024? We checked the data

PETA allegedly put down more than two-thirds of the animals it took in during 2024.

To investigate whether that’s true, reporter Joey Esposito crunched the numbers and contacted the nonprofit.