Quick TakeViral social media posts and a Republican House member have amplified claims wrongly identifying some right-wing figures at the U.S. Capitol riot as part of “antifa.” The claims feed into an unfounded conspiracy theory that anti-fascist activists in disguise orchestrated the event.Full StoryFollowing a pro-Trump mob storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, spread a groundless theory that members of “antifa” — not supporters of President Donald Trump — were actually behind the riot.There has been no evidence put forward that “antifa,” an used to describe anti-fascistU.S. Capitol Police...…Quick TakeViral social media posts and a Republican House member have amplified claims wrongly identifying some right-wing figures at the U.S. Capitol riot as part of “antifa.” The claims feed into an unfounded conspiracy theory that anti-fascist activists in disguise orchestrated the event.Full StoryFollowing a pro-Trump mob storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, spread a groundless theory that members of “antifa” — not supporters of President Donald Trump — were actually behind the riot.There has been no evidence put forward that “antifa,” an used to describe anti-fascistU.S. Capitol Police...WW…

Quick TakeFull StorySocial media posts spread by Trump campaign officials suggest that voter fraud may have occurred in Georgia, based on the claim that President-elect Joe Biden secured nearly 100,000 votes through ballots that were “ONLY” cast for Biden — and not for any candidates in other races.But that claim rests on a flawed assessment of vote tallies.The claim has nevertheless been passed along by thousands through various in recent days.“Nothing suspicious about this at all!” one of President Donald Trump’s sons, Donald Trump Jr., with a retweet of a post spreading the claim. Both...…Quick TakeFull StorySocial media posts spread by Trump campaign officials suggest that voter fraud may have occurred in Georgia, based on the claim that President-elect Joe Biden secured nearly 100,000 votes through ballots that were “ONLY” cast for Biden — and not for any candidates in other races.But that claim rests on a flawed assessment of vote tallies.The claim has nevertheless been passed along by thousands through various in recent days.“Nothing suspicious about this at all!” one of President Donald Trump’s sons, Donald Trump Jr., with a retweet of a post spreading the claim. Both...WW…

During a in Wisconsin, President Donald Trump questioned the reported numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the U.S. by describing a purported “incentive” to report cases and deaths, because “doctors get more money and hospitals get more money.”Trump’s comments tapped into a months-old, baseless conspiracy theory for which there is no evidence: that COVID-19 deaths have been inflated by hospitals seeking to profit.Trump’s came during an Oct. 24 rally in Waukesha, Wisconsin.Trump, Oct. 24: If somebody’s terminally ill with cancer, and they have COVID, we report them. And you know, doctors...…During a in Wisconsin, President Donald Trump questioned the reported numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the U.S. by describing a purported “incentive” to report cases and deaths, because “doctors get more money and hospitals get more money.”Trump’s comments tapped into a months-old, baseless conspiracy theory for which there is no evidence: that COVID-19 deaths have been inflated by hospitals seeking to profit.Trump’s came during an Oct. 24 rally in Waukesha, Wisconsin.Trump, Oct. 24: If somebody’s terminally ill with cancer, and they have COVID, we report them. And you know, doctors...WW…

Q: Are hospitals inflating the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths so they can be paid more?A: Recent legislation pays hospitals higher Medicare rates for COVID-19 patients and treatment, but there is no evidence of fraudulent reporting.FULL QUESTIONI keep seeing posts in social media claiming that hospitals are over-stating covid-19 deaths because the they are paid more for these deaths … The YouTube video link here is attributed to Fox News with the headline “US: Hospitals Get Paid More to List Patients as COVID-19…”FULL ANSWERA Minnesota state senator’s recent interview on Fox News about...…Q: Are hospitals inflating the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths so they can be paid more?A: Recent legislation pays hospitals higher Medicare rates for COVID-19 patients and treatment, but there is no evidence of fraudulent reporting.FULL QUESTIONI keep seeing posts in social media claiming that hospitals are over-stating covid-19 deaths because the they are paid more for these deaths … The YouTube video link here is attributed to Fox News with the headline “US: Hospitals Get Paid More to List Patients as COVID-19…”FULL ANSWERA Minnesota state senator’s recent interview on Fox News about...WW…

During a on Oct. 15, NBC News’ Savannah Guthrie President Donald Trump on his sharing of a  that accused his election rival, former Vice President Joe Biden, of murder.The theory, which has in fact, specifically claimed Biden had members of SEAL Team 6 killed to cover up a purportedly failed assassination of Osama bin Laden in 2011. Trump retweeted a post spreading the theory, therefore amplifying the message to his 87 million followers.Trump defended the post by arguing it was simply “a retweet” of someone’s “opinion.” He added, “I’ll put it out there, and people can decide for...…During a on Oct. 15, NBC News’ Savannah Guthrie President Donald Trump on his sharing of a  that accused his election rival, former Vice President Joe Biden, of murder.The theory, which has in fact, specifically claimed Biden had members of SEAL Team 6 killed to cover up a purportedly failed assassination of Osama bin Laden in 2011. Trump retweeted a post spreading the theory, therefore amplifying the message to his 87 million followers.Trump defended the post by arguing it was simply “a retweet” of someone’s “opinion.” He added, “I’ll put it out there, and people can decide for...WW…

Quick TakeFull Story A baseless conspiracy theory peddled at a recent conservative political conference migrated to social media, spreading the outrageous claim that former Vice President Joe Biden allowed the killing of Navy SEALs as part of a massive scandal.The unfounded theory has traveled across platforms, getting assistance on Twitter from President Donald Trump.“The tweet linked to a on a conservative commentary site about a supposed “whistleblower” who claims that former al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was not actually killed in May 2011, and that the Obama administration had...…Quick TakeFull Story A baseless conspiracy theory peddled at a recent conservative political conference migrated to social media, spreading the outrageous claim that former Vice President Joe Biden allowed the killing of Navy SEALs as part of a massive scandal.The unfounded theory has traveled across platforms, getting assistance on Twitter from President Donald Trump.“The tweet linked to a on a conservative commentary site about a supposed “whistleblower” who claims that former al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was not actually killed in May 2011, and that the Obama administration had...WW…

Quick TakeUnsubstantiated posts spreading on Facebook and Twitter claim former Vice President Joe Biden “got tonight’s debate questions in advance” and that he will be wearing an earpiece. There is no evidence for either assertion.Full Story In the hours before the first presidential debate, baseless and unsubstantiated claims about former Vice President Joe Biden swirled on social media.The unfounded assertions included claims that Biden was given the questions ahead of time and that he will wear an electronic earpiece during the debate.Baseless Assertion on Debate QuestionsOn and on...…Quick TakeUnsubstantiated posts spreading on Facebook and Twitter claim former Vice President Joe Biden “got tonight’s debate questions in advance” and that he will be wearing an earpiece. There is no evidence for either assertion.Full Story In the hours before the first presidential debate, baseless and unsubstantiated claims about former Vice President Joe Biden swirled on social media.The unfounded assertions included claims that Biden was given the questions ahead of time and that he will wear an electronic earpiece during the debate.Baseless Assertion on Debate QuestionsOn and on...WW…

Quick TakeFull Story President Donald Trump shared a tweet on Aug. 17 falsely claiming that a photo of a sea of protesters shows “thousands of Seattle Democrats” gathered “to demand mail-in voting because it’s too dangerous to vote in-person.”The tweet shared by the president was posted the day before on ancalled “Walter Cronkite,” a reference to the known for his credibility and reliability. The account’s biography includes the hashtag “#fakenews.”also amplified the falsehood, gaining thousands of shares in a number of hours.The photo was indeed taken in Seattle — but it actually...…Quick TakeFull Story President Donald Trump shared a tweet on Aug. 17 falsely claiming that a photo of a sea of protesters shows “thousands of Seattle Democrats” gathered “to demand mail-in voting because it’s too dangerous to vote in-person.”The tweet shared by the president was posted the day before on ancalled “Walter Cronkite,” a reference to the known for his credibility and reliability. The account’s biography includes the hashtag “#fakenews.”also amplified the falsehood, gaining thousands of shares in a number of hours.The photo was indeed taken in Seattle — but it actually...WW…

Quick TakeFull Story A video shared on social media is being used to falsely former Vice President Joe Biden of participating in a “‘Black Face’ skit.”In reality, the video in question has been manipulated to darken the face of a Black singer at a 1985 fundraiser, whom Biden — then a , now the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee — introduces on stage.The video is a clip from a Democratic Congressional Dinner during which Biden jokingly introduced a Black singer, , as “Michael Jackson” and later referred to him as “Prince” — moments that were the subject of a Washington Examiner...…Quick TakeFull Story A video shared on social media is being used to falsely former Vice President Joe Biden of participating in a “‘Black Face’ skit.”In reality, the video in question has been manipulated to darken the face of a Black singer at a 1985 fundraiser, whom Biden — then a , now the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee — introduces on stage.The video is a clip from a Democratic Congressional Dinner during which Biden jokingly introduced a Black singer, , as “Michael Jackson” and later referred to him as “Prince” — moments that were the subject of a Washington Examiner...WW…