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No, Trump did not host the NRA on the anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre
Published 1:25 pm, Saturday, December 16, 2017
Donald Trump is returning as a producer on "Celebrity Apprentice."
A rumor circulated that Trump will be returning to "Celebrity Apprentice." Although he will be credited as a producer, he will not be involved with the production of the show.
Source: Snopes
lessDonald Trump is returning as a producer on "Celebrity Apprentice."
A rumor circulated that Trump will be returning to "Celebrity Apprentice." Although he will be credited as a producer, he will not be involved
... moreMillions of illegal votes were cast for Clinton
According to NPR, a story from Alex Jones' Infowars made an unfounded claim that millions of people illegally voted for Clinton. The fake news eventually made its way onto the president-elect's twitter.
Source: NPR
lessMillions of illegal votes were cast for Clinton
According to NPR, a story from Alex Jones' Infowars made an unfounded claim that millions of people illegally voted for Clinton. The fake news eventually made its
... moreThe majority of anti-Trump protesters did not vote
ZeroHedge, an Oregon-based news outlet, reported that 60 percent of arrested anti-Trump protesters didn't vote. According to Snopes, this unproven claim omitted important variables.
Source: Snopes
lessThe majority of anti-Trump protesters did not vote
ZeroHedge, an Oregon-based news outlet, reported that 60 percent of arrested anti-Trump protesters didn't vote. According to Snopes, this unproven claim omitted
... moreAn Ohio postal worker destroyed ballots cast for Trump
A joke on Twitter was picked up by a conservative blogger. The fake story eventually made its way to Rush Limbaugh.
Link to tweet: @randygdub
An Ohio postal worker destroyed ballots cast for Trump
A joke on Twitter was picked up by a conservative blogger. The fake story eventually made its way to Rush Limbaugh.
Link to tweet: @randygdub
Elizabeth Warren endorsed Bernie Sanders
A webpage pretending to be the New York Times published a fake story about Elizabeth Warren endorsing Bernie Sanders.
Source: The New York Times
Elizabeth Warren endorsed Bernie Sanders
A webpage pretending to be the New York Times published a fake story about Elizabeth Warren endorsing Bernie Sanders.
Source: The New York Times
Donald Trump called Republicans "the dumbest group of voters."
A quote that said, "If I were to run, I'd run as a Republican. They're the dumbest group of voters in the country. They believe anything on Fox News. I could lie and they'd still eat it up. I bet my numbers would be terrific," was made up and attributed to Donald Trump.
Source: Snopes
lessDonald Trump called Republicans "the dumbest group of voters."
A quote that said, "If I were to run, I'd run as a Republican. They're the dumbest group of voters in the country. They believe anything on Fox
... moreHillary Clinton went into a drunken "uncontrollable rage" during election night.
Popularized by Breitbart, this fake news story claimed that Clinton began yelling and screaming obscenities during her loss on election night.
Source: Snopes
lessHillary Clinton went into a drunken "uncontrollable rage" during election night.
Popularized by Breitbart, this fake news story claimed that Clinton began yelling and screaming obscenities during her loss on
... moreBoxes filled with fake Hillary Clinton ballots were found hidden in a warehouse
The Christian Times Newspaper reported that an electrical worker had discovered tens of thousands of fake ballots for Hilary Clinton. No such discovery was made.
Source: Snopes
lessBoxes filled with fake Hillary Clinton ballots were found hidden in a warehouse
The Christian Times Newspaper reported that an electrical worker had discovered tens of thousands of fake ballots for Hilary
... moreHoney bees added to the endangered species list.
Many outlets accurately reported that seven species of yellow-faced bees native to Hawaii were added to the endangered species list. Rumors circulated that honey bees, or the western honey bee, was added to the endangered list.
Source: The International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species
lessHoney bees added to the endangered species list.
Many outlets accurately reported that seven species of yellow-faced bees native to Hawaii were added to the endangered species list. Rumors circulated that honey
... moreMichele Obama "jumps ship" on Hillary Clinton
A fake story by "Your News Wire" claimed Michele Obama deleted endorsements of Hillary Clinton from her twitter after the reopening of the FBI investigation.
Source: CNN
lessMichele Obama "jumps ship" on Hillary Clinton
A fake story by "Your News Wire" claimed Michele Obama deleted endorsements of Hillary Clinton from her twitter after the reopening of the FBI investigation.
Source:
... moreThe latest Star Wars movie is anti-Trump
After writers of the latest Star Wars movie, Rogue One, expressed anti-Trump and pro-Hillary views on twitter, a popular twitter user accused the movie of re-shooting to add anti-Trump scenes. One of the writers described the rumor as "completely fake."
Source: The Huffington Post
lessThe latest Star Wars movie is anti-Trump
After writers of the latest Star Wars movie, Rogue One, expressed anti-Trump and pro-Hillary views on twitter, a popular twitter user accused the movie of re-shooting to
... more300,000 Wisconsin voters turned away at polls due to voter ID laws.
A rumor that spread on twitter claimed that voter ID laws gave Trump a slim victory in Wisconsin. According to Politifact, the state does not keep figures for people turned away at the polls.
Source: Politifact
less300,000 Wisconsin voters turned away at polls due to voter ID laws.
A rumor that spread on twitter claimed that voter ID laws gave Trump a slim victory in Wisconsin. According to Politifact, the state does not
... moreThe Great Barrier Reef is "dead."
An Outside Magazine Online article published an obituary of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, claiming it had died after a "long illness." According to CNN, "There is a big difference between dead and dying."
Source: CNN
lessThe Great Barrier Reef is "dead."
An Outside Magazine Online article published an obituary of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, claiming it had died after a "long illness." According to CNN, "There is a big
... moreDue to election results, Yale makes tests optional
A fake rumor that Yale canceled or made student tests optional spread quickly. In reality, only some professors changed the test dates or made them "take home" tests. According to Snopes, these changes were due to the fact that students stayed up late during election night, not that they were too upset to take tests.
Source: Snopes
lessDue to election results, Yale makes tests optional
A fake rumor that Yale canceled or made student tests optional spread quickly. In reality, only some professors changed the test dates or made them "take
... moreThousands of Trump supporters chant, "We hate blacks. We hate Muslims."
A fake twitter account claimed that people at a Trump rally chanted racist things, but no evidence exists.
Source: Politifact
Thousands of Trump supporters chant, "We hate blacks. We hate Muslims."
A fake twitter account claimed that people at a Trump rally chanted racist things, but no evidence exists.
Source: Politifact
Mike Pence wants to "electrocute the gay out of teenagers."
While Pence is quoted as saying he supports the use of federal funding to change sexual behavior, he never suggested using electric shock therapy.
Source: Snopes
lessMike Pence wants to "electrocute the gay out of teenagers."
While Pence is quoted as saying he supports the use of federal funding to change sexual behavior, he never suggested using electric shock
... moreAn article published on Friday claiming president Trump hosted the NRA on the fifth anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre has caused some controversy and distaste towards the White House.
The piece, posted by Shareblue.com, said Trump hosted the NRA and featured a photo of the president shaking hands with National Rifle Association chief Wayne La Pierre.
The headline in the Shareblue story made it seem like the event was for the NRA, but that is not the case. Furthermore, the photo was from a prior meeting between LaPierre and Trump.
LEFT OUT: Barron Trump excluded from official Trump Christmas portrait
Yes, LaPierre did visit the White House on the fifth anniversary of the horrible tragedy, but not because the president was hosting him personally. According to Snopes.com, LaPierre was simply one of the many people at Trump and Melania's holiday party, where many other leaders and representatives were in attendance. Holiday parties are frequent in the White House this time of year and the president often does not stay long.
President Trump comments on Russia investigation
Media: Fox5AtlantaTexas lieutenant governor Dan Patrick shared a post to his Facebook showing some of the guests and decor, including a photo with LaPierre. The photos do not show Trump near, or meeting with the head of the NRA.
A tweet from Conservative Nation showing a woman allegedly beaten by Donald Trump protesters actually included an image from the show Ash vs. Evil Dead.
A tweet from Conservative Nation showing a woman allegedly beaten by Donald Trump protesters actually included an image from the show Ash vs. Evil Dead.
When an urban legend from 1950 is repeated in 2016, it could be considered a form of "ostension," or the real-life occurrence of events described in a legend.
When an urban legend from 1950 is repeated in 2016, it could be considered a form of "ostension," or the real-life occurrence of events described in a legend.
Google has a feature that allows users to upload a photo or photo URL and see where it came from. Surprisingly, sharks really weren’t swimming in the Galleria this past spring.
Google has a feature that allows users to upload a photo or photo URL and see where it came from. Surprisingly, sharks really weren’t swimming in the Galleria this past spring.
If only one outlet is reporting that North Korean missiles are heading our way RIGHT NOW, it is safe to say that it will be a major news story. If you have Twitter, do a simple search. Run to Google. Look for confirmation beyond that first site if you are suspicious.
lessIf only one outlet is reporting that North Korean missiles are heading our way RIGHT NOW, it is safe to say that it will be a major news story. If you have Twitter, do a simple search. Run to Google. Look for
... moreTake a look through the gallery at the top to see some of the biggest "fake news" stories that fooled people.
Daniela Sternitzky-Di Napoli is a digital producer at Chron.com. You can read more of her stories here and follow her on twitter at @Dani_DiNapoli.
