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Trump admin claiming to rescue 62K children & Bondi Beach 'hero'

Plus: Rumor claiming Rob Reiner said he wished would-be Trump assassin 'hadn't missed'

December 18, 2025

THURSDAY EDITION

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Trump admin said it rescued more than 62K children from sex trafficking and abuse. Here are the facts

In early December, U.S. "border czar" Tom Homan said during an appearance on Fox News that President Donald Trump's administration had rescued 62,000 migrant children who were being trafficked for sex, forced to work or otherwise experiencing abuse.

There are two parts to this claim: First, did more than 300,000 migrant children go missing? And second, is there evidence to support the claim that the Trump administration then rescued 62,000 children? Reporter Taija PerryCook investigated.

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Did Trump soil himself at Kennedy Center Honors ceremony? Not so fast

This rumor was filled with excrement.

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Is Bondi Beach 'hero' Ahmed al-Ahmed Muslim? Evidence points to yes

"Praise be to Allah for everything and may Allah reward you for everything,” al-Ahmed said. Detractors tried to paint a different picture.

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Did Leavitt say Trump 'doesn't care if you're black, brown, yellow or normal'?

Online users shared the alleged quote from the White House press secretary, beginning with, "President Trump is not racist."

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Story about Eric Langford, missing Boy Scout, isn't what it seems

The fictional, AI-powered story originated in YouTube and TikTok videos. Then, users residing in Vietnam promoted the tale in articles with more AI.

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Rumor claiming Rob Reiner said he wished would-be Trump assassin 'hadn't missed' is unfounded

A claim spread online that Rob Reiner said he wished the gunman who attempted to kill Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July 2024 hadn't missed. The rumor spread days after Reiner and his wife were found dead at their Los Angeles home.

Social media users who shared the claim did not say when or where Reiner reportedly expressed such a sentiment. Reporter Laerke Christensen reviewed old news appearances, media interviews and social media accounts while digging into the rumor.