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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?

This quote is correctly attributed. Some people interpreted it as him saying the cities' destruction would be a small price to pay for ending the war. A Trump official said he "was clearly stating U.S. cities would have been threatened if a nuclear Iran hadn't been stopped."

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?

This claim is false. This rumor stemmed from photos that supposedly show workers moving grand pianos through the center. The images are real but missing context. According to the center and Steinway, the center leases some pianos from a Steinway franchisee who is retiring.

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?

A video spreading this rumor is miscaptioned. People on social media are sharing a clip of the president at an Ohio rally out of context, claiming it shows him bragging about a record-breaking IQ. In reality, he wasn't referring to his intelligence when he mentioned the number 1,775.

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'?

This quote is incorrectly attributed. Aldrin, one of the first astronauts on the moon, did not say it, contrary to YouTube videos claiming he did. Some of those clips contain AI-generated narration and an "AI" label.

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

This rumor is true. We analyzed data from the state of Virginia, where the nonprofit is headquartered. A PETA spokesperson said it is the last shelter in its area to give “free end-of-life services” for suffering animals, resulting in a high number of referrals from shelters and clinics.

Did Trump say 'Let [Iran] take out' LA and San Diego to end war?