Did Donald Trump post about Apple CEO Tim Cook bragging that he called him to "kiss my ass"? Yes, that's true. President Trump posted a tribute to outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook on his Truth Social account on April 21, 2026, the day after Apple announced Cook's departure. In the post, Trump recalled that Cook called him early in his…
Do real photos show an Israel Defense Forces soldier repairing and revering the same crucifixion statue he vandalized? No, that's not true: Two images -- one showing a soldier washing the statue and another showing a soldier kneeling at the base of the cross -- are AI-generated. The photos were identified by Google Gemini as having a SynthID watermark. The…
Does a verified report say President Donald Trump tried to "access the nuclear codes" but was blocked by Gen. Dan Caine, as claimed by retired CIA analyst Larry Johnson? No, that's not true: There are no credible or verified reports indicating that such an incident ever occurred. While Johnson said on a podcast that there was a report of this…
Did President Donald Trump say Israel is "a far more important ally than the American people"? No, that is not true: The supposed post does not appear on the president's official Truth Social account, and there are no reliable reports that it ever did. While Trump did praise Israel as "a GREAT Ally of the United States of America" in…
Did a viral clip prove that "25-year-old Jason Miller" was sued for "reckless rescue" of a baby? No, that's not true: The frame supposedly showing the man in the courtroom was taken from the video coverage of a different person's case. It was a Denver cardiologist found guilty of assaulting women from dating apps. The claim appeared in a video…
Does an image show Steve Bannon had urine on his pants at a World Economic Forum event? No, that's not true: The dark area running along the inside of Bannon's thighs appears to be a different type and color of fabric rather than a stain. Its shape and intensity shift depending on whether he is standing or sitting, as well…
Is a photo that shows Donald Trump with no damage to his ear immediately after the Butler assassination attempt authentic? No, that's not true: An online AI detection tool rated the image as 100% likely AI-generated. The account that originally posted the photo posts multiple AI images. Published images from the day of the assassination attempt show Trump with blood…
Did Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, storm out of an emergency meeting after President Donald Trump said he wanted to threaten Iran with nuclear weapons? No, that's not true: There are no credible or verified reports indicating that such an incident ever occurred. While news coverage has documented internal discussions and differing views within the…
Did the personal assistants to celebrities including Kid Rock, Prince William, Nikki Sixx and Tanya Tucker die in early 2026, all at age 30? No, that's not true: Nearly identical stories mentioning those and other famous names were all published by an international network of websites and Facebook pages. There were no news articles about the supposed deaths. Several versions…
Is a video that shows workers creating a dolphin-shaped swimming pool authentic? No, that's not true: The video is AI-generated. The account that originally posted the video has an AI disclaimer in its bio. Plus, an online AI detection tool rates the video as 100 percent likely AI-generated. The claim appeared in a video posted on April 16, 2026, on…
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