FACT CHECK: Russia-Ukraine Black Sea Deal – What’s the Truth?
A recent claim suggests that the United States brokered a deal between Russia and Ukraine to halt fighting in the Black Sea, with the U.S. offering to help Russia regain…
FACT CHECK: Did US and Ukrainian Officials Hold ‘Productive’ Ceasefire Talks in Riyadh?
Claim: A viral claim suggests that Ukrainian and US officials held ‘productive’ ceasefire talks in Riyadh, just a day before the US delegation was set to meet with Russia’s representatives.…
FACT CHECK: Viral Video Shows India Incident During Muharram, Not Nigerian Bakery
Claim: A viral video shows people scrambling for free bread at a bakery in Ogun, Nigeria, causing the roof to collapse. Fact: The video in question actually depicts an incident…
FACT CHECK: Trump Says ‘Nobody is Expelling Palestinians’ After Suggesting Their Relocation
Claim: Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that “nobody is expelling any Palestinians” from Gaza, despite previously suggesting their relocation to Arab states. Fact: Trump has made conflicting statements regarding…
FACT CHECK: Did the US Agree to a 30-Day Ceasefire Deal for Ukraine?
Claim: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US will engage with Russia after Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire, with discussions covering security guarantees and territorial concessions.…
FACT CHECK: Did Zelensky Express Sufficient Gratitude to the U.S.?
Claim: During a White House meeting, former President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for not being sufficiently thankful for U.S. support. Fact: Contrary…
FACT CHECK: Misleading List of Canadian Tariffs Circulates Amid US Trade War
Claim: A viral social media post claims that Canada imposes exorbitant tariffs on American goods, with some exceeding 200 percent on dairy, poultry, sugar, and peanut butter. Verdict: Misleading –…
FACT CHECK: No, Donald Trump Did Not Ban Nigerian Politicians or Order the Deportation of 2 Million Nigerians
Claim: A viral social media post claims that former U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a ban preventing all Nigerian politicians from visiting the United States, froze international Nigerian bank accounts,…
FACT CHECK: False Claims About USAID Funding
A wave of misinformation has surfaced following the shutdown of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Various claims, from USAID’s alleged role in bioweapon research to funding media…
FACT CHECK: President Donald Trump’s Super Bowl LIX Interview
Claim: In his Super Bowl LIX interview, former President Donald Trump made the following claims: Fact: Misleading and inaccurate. PleaseFactCheck.com’s investigation reveals that Trump’s statements are not supported by official…