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20 claims about public figures defying Trump, fact-checked
Often generated by AI software, dubious stories about celebrities and politicians speaking out against Trump consistently spread online.
Reporter Jack Izzo highlighted 20 claims to look out for, including:
Did Caitlin Clark respond to Trump's "attack" of her with an uplifting message?
Did Warren Buffett warn of Trump declaring martial law and "canceling" democracy?
Did Matthew McConaughey host a livestream about the Epstein files, Bondi and Trump?
Does a video show Queen Camilla calling the president an "arrogant and rude clown"?
Did RFK Jr. once testify that brain damage prevented him from holding a job?
In a 2012 deposition during divorce proceedings, Kennedy reportedly said cognitive issues diminished his earning power.
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Is image of Pope Leo XIV wearing Nike sneakers real?
People claimed the image appeared in a new documentary about the pontiff, called "Leone a Roma."
Did North Dakota mayor sue Canadian wind farm for using 'American wind'?
The claim surfaced as the U.S. and Canada began a standoff over new trade agreements.
Do Oklahoma inmates make $2 an hour working for political call centers?
Oklahoma Correctional Industries collected $10 per hour for every worker, according to a contract we examined.
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Are you concerned about contaminated food? Here are 15 rumors we've inspected
Foodborne illnesses have dominated headlines this year, leaving many readers concerned about what they should and shouldn’t eat.
Reporter Joey Esposito dug into our archives to compile some of our investigations into contaminated food.
