Floods And Donate

Did Eminem donate $50 million "for Texas Flood Victims" and travel to any sites impacted by the natural disaster? No, that's not true: No credible media organizations reported that, as of July 7, 2025. The AI-generated text of the claim was initially published by a website that, according to its self-description, offers services "with all faults and defects without warranty…

Did the former NFL quarterback Tom Brady donate $50 million to help recovery efforts after devastating flooding in parts of Texas, in July 2025? No, that's not true: We found no corroboration for a blog post that was shared widely and also claimed Brady had personally joined rescue and recovery efforts on the ground. A statement attributed to Brady was…

Did Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett announce she donated $25 million to victims of the flash floods that hit her home state over the July 4th, 2025 holiday weekend? No, that's not true. Thanks to earlier fact checks that reviewed her public financial disclosures, it's clear that Crockett does not have enough wealth to fund a gift of that magnitude. We…

Did the rapper Jelly Roll donate $50 million to help recovery efforts after devastating flooding in parts of Texas, in July 2025? No, that's not true: We found no corroboration for a blog post that was shared widely and also claimed Jelly Roll had personally joined rescue and recovery efforts on the ground. A statement attributed to Jelly Roll was…

Is the Federal Emergency Management Agency confiscating supplies and donations for Hurricane Helene victims? No, that's not true: An agency spokesperson told Lead Stories that such accusations are "false." State and local officials in multiple Southern states that were hit by Hurricane Helene have unequivocally stated that the federal agency has not confiscated any supplies or donations. The agency does…