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10 times Trump or his administration posted AI-generated content online

10 times Trump or his administration posted AI-generated content online

Rae Deng, Snopes.com

In the president's AI-generated world, he's poop-bombed protesters, served as the pope and walked alongside a shackled alien.

AI State Law PreemptionMedia & Communications

May 31, 2026, 6:00 PM

Did Warren Buffett warn of Trump declaring martial law and 'canceling' democracy? Here's the truth

Did Warren Buffett warn of Trump declaring martial law and 'canceling' democracy? Here's the truth

Emery Winter, Snopes.com

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett criticized U.S. President Donald Trump and warned of martial law while on a studio television broadcast in May 2026.

Legal & JusticeSocial Issues & CultureElections & Politics

May 25, 2026, 10:00 AM

16 claims about Tucker Carlson we've investigated

16 claims about Tucker Carlson we've investigated

Joey Esposito, Snopes.com

The former Fox News host said in early 2026 he was "tormented" by his previous support of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Media & CommunicationsLegal & Justice

May 24, 2026, 6:00 PM

Posts falsely claim Sasha Obama said Barack is gay and Michelle is trans

Posts falsely claim Sasha Obama said Barack is gay and Michelle is trans

Anna Rascouët-Paz, Snopes.com

Sasha Obama said her father, former U.S. President Barack Obama, is gay and her mother, Michelle Obama, is a trans woman.

Social Issues & Culture

May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM

Historian Heather Cox Richardson didn't go live at 3 a.m. after receiving threat. Here's how we know

Historian Heather Cox Richardson didn't go live at 3 a.m. after receiving threat. Here's how we know

Jack Izzo, Snopes.com

In May 2026, historian Heather Cox Richardson unexpectedly hosted at livestream at 3 a.m. to inform viewers about a threatening text message she had received from a powerful politician.

Personal LegalMedia & Communications

May 23, 2026, 11:00 PM

Don't fall for these 19 fake Trump Truth Social posts

Don't fall for these 19 fake Trump Truth Social posts

Nur Ibrahim, Snopes.com

While the U.S. president has a long history of posting provocative statements on social media, these examples are not real.

Social MediaMedia & Communications

May 23, 2026, 6:00 PM

Posts claim Trump's mother once called him an 'idiot.' There's no evidence that's true

Posts claim Trump's mother once called him an 'idiot.' There's no evidence that's true

Caroline Wazer, Snopes.com

Versions of the alleged quote have circulated since at least 2019.

Personal & FamilyMedia & Communications

May 17, 2026, 1:00 PM

How the cost of Trump's reflecting pool renovation compares to Obama's

How the cost of Trump's reflecting pool renovation compares to Obama's

Jack Izzo, Snopes.com

Conservative social media accounts claimed the news had unfairly criticized Trump's repairs while staying quiet on Obama's.

Elections & PoliticsPersonal Legal

May 17, 2026, 2:00 AM

10 of Trump's claims about Obama that we've investigated over the years

10 of Trump's claims about Obama that we've investigated over the years

Joey Esposito, Snopes.com

Donald Trump has publicly criticized Barack Obama since he emerged as a presidential candidate in the 2008 election.

Elections & PoliticsDonald Trump

May 10, 2026, 6:00 PM

Posts accurately claim Trump's former 'spiritual adviser' was released after 6 months in jail for child sex abuse

Posts accurately claim Trump's former 'spiritual adviser' was released after 6 months in jail for child sex abuse

Rae Deng, Snopes.com

Robert Morris, a former spiritual adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, was released from an Oklahoma jail in early 2026 after serving six months for sexually abusing a 12-year-old.

Criminal CasesSocial Issues & Culture

May 10, 2026, 2:00 AM

9 rumors about Trump's White House ballroom project we've investigated

9 rumors about Trump's White House ballroom project we've investigated

Rae Deng, Snopes.com

In May 2026, Republicans proposed spending $1 billion in taxpayer funds on the ballroom's security infrastructure.

Legal & JusticeGovernment & AdministrationBudget

May 9, 2026, 6:00 PM

White House butler 'memo' about cutlery theft is fake. Here's proof

White House butler 'memo' about cutlery theft is fake. Here's proof

Laerke Christensen, Snopes.com

An image authentically showed a memo from the White House's chief butler accusing staff of stealing cutlery and tableware.

Media & CommunicationsLegal & Justice

May 9, 2026, 1:00 PM

Watch out for these 17 fake Trump Truth Social posts

Watch out for these 17 fake Trump Truth Social posts

Nur Ibrahim, Snopes.com

Social media users have repeatedly shared fake Truth Social posts attributed to the president.

Social MediaFact-Checking

May 3, 2026, 6:00 PM

Is Trump demanding Zambia hand over mineral rights or lose access to lifesaving HIV/AIDS meds? What we know

Is Trump demanding Zambia hand over mineral rights or lose access to lifesaving HIV/AIDS meds? What we know

Rae Deng, Snopes.com

The Trump administration previously cut off funding to global HIV/AIDS programs, including in Zambia, in an effort to reduce what it deemed as waste.

Foreign Policy & InternationalAfricaHealth & SciencePublic Health

May 3, 2026, 1:00 PM

House will consider resolution condemning Twitch streamer Hasan Piker for alleged antisemitism

House will consider resolution condemning Twitch streamer Hasan Piker for alleged antisemitism

Nur Ibrahim, Snopes.com

On April 30, 2026, a bipartisan group of legislators introduced a resolution to the U.S. Congress condemning Twitch streamer Hasan Piker for alleged antisemitism.

Social Issues & CultureFree Speech

May 3, 2026, 2:00 AM

Was Rachel Maddow suspended without pay over comments about Trump assassination attempts? Don't be fooled

Was Rachel Maddow suspended without pay over comments about Trump assassination attempts? Don't be fooled

Jordan Liles, Snopes.com

In April 2026, MS NOW suspended TV host Rachel Maddow without pay after she said on "The Rachel Maddow Show" that the U.S. would be "much better off" had one of U.S. President Donald Trump's alleged assassins succeeded.

Legal & JusticeMedia & Communications

May 2, 2026, 11:00 PM

White House correspondents' dinner shooting: 13 claims we've investigated

White House correspondents' dinner shooting: 13 claims we've investigated

Taija PerryCook, Snopes.com

Rumors claiming the shooting was staged flooded social media. We investigated these claims that users cited as evidence.

Security IncidentsMedia & Communications

May 2, 2026, 6:00 PM

Trump post saying he had Comey 'arrested,' threatening Kimmel is fake. Here's proof

Trump post saying he had Comey 'arrested,' threatening Kimmel is fake. Here's proof

Anna Rascouët-Paz, Snopes.com

A screenshot authentically shows an X post by U.S. President Donald Trump in which he said he had former FBI Director James Comey arrested and threatened late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

Legal & JusticeMedia & Communications

May 2, 2026, 1:00 PM

Did AOC once say, 'I am as powerful as a man and it drives them crazy'?

Did AOC once say, 'I am as powerful as a man and it drives them crazy'?

Joey Esposito, Snopes.com

The quote originated in a 2019 New Yorker profile about the then-up-and-coming New York politician.

Social Issues & CulturePersonal & Family

Apr 25, 2026, 11:00 PM

Rumor claims Trump's mom once called him an 'idiot' who'd be 'disaster' in politics. There's no proof

Rumor claims Trump's mom once called him an 'idiot' who'd be 'disaster' in politics. There's no proof

Caroline Wazer, Snopes.com

A screenshot that has circulated online for years shows the purported quote under a picture of Donald Trump and his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump.

Personal & FamilyPersonal Legal

Apr 19, 2026, 11:00 PM

11 US military draft rumors we've inspected

11 US military draft rumors we've inspected

Jack Izzo, Snopes.com

Given uncertainty around the Iran war, we thought it might be a good idea to refresh everyone's memory on the military draft.

Security & IntelligenceMilitary

Apr 19, 2026, 6:00 PM

Did Trump cancel Pride Month? Here's the truth

Did Trump cancel Pride Month? Here's the truth

Joey Esposito, Snopes.com

A video shows U.S. President Donald Trump declaring that Pride Month is canceled and will be replaced with "Confidence Month."

Social Issues & CultureLGBTQ+ Rights

Apr 19, 2026, 2:00 AM

Fake image of girls kneeling before Trump spreads online

Fake image of girls kneeling before Trump spreads online

Jordan Liles, Snopes.com

An image authentically shows U.S. President Donald Trump smiling and wearing a white tank top with young girls kneeling before him.

Media & CommunicationsSocial Media

Apr 18, 2026, 1:00 PM

Beware of these 15 fake Trump Truth Social posts

Beware of these 15 fake Trump Truth Social posts

Nur Ibrahim, Snopes.com

The U.S. president uses his social media platform to share his opinions and policy proposals, as well as to spread false information.

Social MediaMedia & CommunicationsFact-Checking

Apr 12, 2026, 6:00 PM

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