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18 rumors about mail-in ballots, examined
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (165+ words) U.S. President Donald Trump, who has attempted to restrict mail-in ballots, often makes misleading claims about the voting method. 18 rumors about mail-in ballots, examined U.S. President Donald Trump, who has attempted to restrict mail-in ballots, often makes misleading claims about the voting…...
Did Trump say he saved people on Titanic? Here's the truth
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (227+ words) A rumor that U.S. President Donald Trump claimed in a speech he had saved victims of the 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic is spreading online. According to social media posts sharing the claim, Trump said he "saved more people than anybody,…...
Did Trump propose shutting down 9/11 memorial in NYC over remembrance ceremony snub?
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (427+ words) For example, on Sept. 1, a Facebook user shared (archived) an image showing the alleged Truth Social post: The purported Trump post read as follows: According to a reverse image search of the supposed Trump post screenshot, users primarily shared the…...
Trump's passports, Great American State Fair and... public naps?
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (280+ words) Today's edition is sponsored once again by the 1440 newsletter! They told us they are getting more great feedback from Snopes readers who have signed up. 1440 has built a newsletter with nearly 5 million readers to offer a nonpartisan, unbiased daily view…...
Did Trump post video of himself hitting Mark Carney with hockey stick? Here's the truth
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (526+ words) Trump did not post the animated video. However, he did post a still, cartoon image of himself standing over Carney, both wearing hockey gear, with the Canadian prime minister on the ground and the U.S. president telling him, "Get up, Governor....
20 claims about public figures defying Trump, debunked
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (171+ words) Snopes.com 20 claims about public figures defying Trump, debunked Pope Leo XIV and WNBA star Caitlin Clark are among the targets of AI-generated rumors about criticizing the president. Published Sept. 8, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump is undoubtedly one of the most controversial…...
Grand Canyon flooding, DC beautification projects: 18 claims about Trump's National Park Service
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (209+ words) Izz LaMagdeleine September 07, 2026 Snopes has investigated several rumors recently about the Trump administration and the NPS, the federal agency that manages national parks and monuments. For example, we looked into a claim that Trump diverted 300 first responders to work on…...
9 false or misleading claims RFK Jr. has made, investigated
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (227+ words) Snopes keeps up with misinformation stemming from rumors spread by the health secretary. 9 false or misleading claims RFK Jr. has made, investigated Snopes keeps up with misinformation stemming from rumors spread by the health secretary. Published Sept. 7, 2026 As the secretary…...
White House website's arcade games let players build border wall, deport migrants
1+ week, 2+ day ago (368+ words) In September 2026, many people online claimed the White House had created its own arcade games and made them available to play on its website, including a game that involved catching migrants. Screenshots of the alleged online game spread on Instagram…...
Trump renamed Lake Ontario to 'Lake America.' We've investigated these 4 claims
1+ week, 2+ day ago (159+ words) It didn't take long after President Donald Trump started considering renaming the Great Lake for rumors to spread online. Trump renamed Lake Ontario to 'Lake America.' We've investigated these 4 claims It didn't take long after President Donald Trump started considering…...