Fact Check on Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Does a video clip shared by the official account of the State of Israel show 23,000 tons of tents and shelter equipment that were trucked into Gaza since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023? No, that's not true: This is a stock video clip that shows a refugee camp in Palanca, Moldova which was uploaded to iStock…

Did the Kansas City Chiefs say they won't be re-signing Travis Kelce's contract and that they have "had it with the sideshow"? No, that's not true: This claim is from an article on a satirical website known for publishing fabricated content. This website has a disclaimer that reads, "Everything on this website is fiction." The claim appeared in an article…

Is Michelle Obama running for president in 2024? No, that's not true: The former first lady has said in multiple interviews over the years that she will not run for president. Michelle Obama is not a candidate for president in 2024, according to the official list of candidates from the Federal Election Commission. The claim appeared in a video (archived…

Does a video of minors in provocative clothes show an LGBT parade in Spain? No, that's not true: It was filmed at a carnival. The marchers' troupe aimed to satirize both the right and the left political parties, according to Spanish news coverage of the event. The claim appeared in a post (archived here) on X, formerly known as Twitter,…

Did the Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce say, "I think Joe Biden is doing a good job so far"? No, that's not true: There are no reliable sources or records of the tight end making such a statement about the president of the United States. While the two men did spend time together in 2023 at a White House event…