Every Claim Fact-Checked in April 2026

What haircut did MLK have?

Martin Luther King Jr. typically wore a neat, close-cropped haircut with a prominent mustache styled like a 'butterfly,' but prioritized his mustache over his h…

Did Helen Keller Fly a Plane?

Helen Keller did briefly fly a plane in 1946, but not in the way viral memes often suggest. She did not take off, land, or operate the flight alone. Instead, sh…

Did Shilo Sanders get drafted?

Shilo Sanders was not drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft and, as of early 2026, he is not on any NFL team’s active roster or practice squad; he remains a free agent …

Did Shilo Sanders get picked up by the steelers​?

No, Shilo Sanders has not been signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ active roster; viral posts claiming this have been misleading. What has actually happened Aft…

Is steadfast friendship the true currency?

"True currency is steadfast friendship" is Elon Musk's philosophical opinion expressed in his X post, not a verifiable factual claim subject to truth-testing. T…

Did US Navy warn of intercepting boats from Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?

The US Navy and US Central Command issued a warning on April 13, 2026, stating that any vessel entering or departing Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz witho…

Did Iran call Trump on April 13 2026 wanting to make a deal?

No credible evidence confirms that Iran called President Trump on April 13, 2026 expressing willingness to make a deal. Search results show ongoing U.S.-Iran co…

Has US begun naval blockade of Iran?

No US naval blockade of Iran has begun; the post's claim of an official blockade restricting ships at Iranian ports is unsupported by Reuters or any credible so…

Did China warn US against intercepting its Iran energy ships?

China's Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun stated that Chinese commercial and naval ships continue to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing Beiji…

Did Rob Reiner made statements about Donald Trump on social media?

Yes. Rob Reiner made many critical statements about Donald Trump on social media over several years. He was an outspoken Trump critic on platforms like Twitter…

Did Rob Reiner said Trump deserved to be shot?

A detailed fact check found no statement from Reiner wishing a would‑be Trump assassin had succeeded; a source close to his family called the allegation “nonsen…

Did Rob Reiner called Trump a fascist on social media?

Yes. Rob Reiner has repeatedly called Donald Trump a fascist (and used similar terms) in public comments and on social media over the past decade. Examples of …

Did the 13th Amendment abolish slavery in America?

In the United States, slavery was abolished nationwide with the ratification of the 13th Amendment on December 6, 1865, though forms of unfree labor continued a…

Did Keir Starmer criticize Iran for Strait of Hormuz economic damage?

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer ruled out British involvement in the US naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz and emphasized de-escalation and …

Did China warn US not to block Chinese ships or face military consequences?

No direct Chinese warning to the US exists against blocking or intercepting Chinese ships or tankers with threats of military provocations. Recent PLA drills an…

Did Morgan Stanley say stocks are in final phase of correction?

Morgan Stanley stated the US stock market correction is largely done or nearing its end, with interest rates as the final hurdle before higher prices.…

Did Trump warn Iran about fast-attack ships and blockade?

President Trump posted on Truth Social warning that Iran's remaining fast-attack ships would be immediately eliminated if they approach the US Navy blockade of …

Did Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun warn US over Strait of Hormuz?

Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun stated that China has trade and energy agreements with Iran and that Chinese naval vessels continue to operate through…

Is Iran weighing proposal to abandon uranium enrichment?

Iran's 10-point plan demands US acceptance of its uranium enrichment rights as a condition for ending the conflict, while the US insists on Iran abandoning enri…

Did US begin blockade of all ships in Strait of Hormuz?

The US began a blockade on April 13, 2026, targeting only ships entering or exiting Iranian ports, explicitly not impeding vessels transiting the Strait of Horm…

Is Iran willing to continue discussions with the US?

Iran's UN ambassador Ali Bahreini stated on Monday that message exchanges between Iran and the US are ongoing and that Tehran is open to 'genuine discussion' an…

Did dandelion root extract kill 95% of cancer cells in 48 hours?

Aqueous dandelion root extract (DRE) induced programmed cell death in over 95% of colorectal cancer cells (HT-29 and HCT116 lines) within 48 hours in lab studie…

Does Péter Magyar oppose the EU migration pact and vote against Ukraine aid?

The search results do not contain specific information about Péter Magyar's positions on the EU migration pact, his voting record on Ukraine aid, or his stance …

Does Peter Magyar have an 87% chance of becoming Hungary's next Prime Minister?

Peter Magyar does not have an 87% chance of becoming Hungary's next Prime Minister. Prediction markets show the opposite: Polymarket prices a 92% probability th…

Did Iranian Parliament Speaker say Iran will not submit to threats?

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on April 6, 2026, that Iran will not yield to US threats from President Trump, stating further escala…

Will Spain announce assumption of oil trade with Iran in Chinese yuan?

No evidence exists that Spain has announced or will announce oil trade with Iran in Chinese yuan. Search results show Iran negotiating yuan-based oil passage th…

Did Trump threaten 50% tariff on China for sending weapons to Iran?

President Trump threatened 50% tariffs on exports to the US from any country supplying military weapons to Iran, a statement widely interpreted as targeting Chi…

Did Trump say his post about wiping out Iranian civilization brought Iran to the table?

No direct evidence confirms President Trump stated that his social media post threatening to wipe out Iranian civilization specifically brought Iran to the nego…

Has Saudi Arabia restored full East-West pipeline capacity to 7 million barrels per day?

As of April 9, 2026, Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline had not been restored to full capacity. Recent attacks reduced throughput by approximately 700,000 barrel…

Did Trump order Navy to interdict vessels paying tolls to Iran?

US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on April 12, 2026, stating he instructed the Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in international waters th…

Did Trump order Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz?

President Trump announced US military operations to clear Iranian sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz using Navy ships and drones, not a blockade of ships enter…

Did Spain announce resumption of crude oil imports from Iran?

No evidence exists of Spain announcing the resumption of crude oil imports from Iran. Recent data shows Spain imported no Iranian oil in 2024, with total trade …

Did Trump say he will not allow Iran to impose fees on Strait of Hormuz ships?

President Trump warned Iran on Truth Social on April 10, 2026, against charging fees to tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, stating 'There are reports that…

Is Saudi Arabia approving Chinese yuan for oil settlement to Europe, East Asia, Africa and South America?

Saudi Arabia has been in discussions with China about yuan-denominated oil trade since at least 2016, with active talks reported in March 2022, but no formal ap…

Did Pakistan negotiations with Iran fail?

Negotiations between US and Iran delegations in Islamabad, Pakistan, failed to reach an agreement on Saturday, with Iran rejecting US terms as irrational and VP…

Did Candace Owens tell Trump he will die a slave to Israel?

No evidence exists of Candace Owens making the quoted statement to Donald Trump. Searches of her recent podcasts, interviews, and social media yield no matching…

Did Saudi Arabia restore its East-West pipeline to pump 7 million barrels per day?

Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline has reached its full operating capacity of 7 million barrels per day, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz following its effective c…

Did Mexico's president decree universal healthcare for all Mexicans by 2028?

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum issued a decree establishing the Universal Health Service, unifying public health institutions to provide free access to he…

Did Trump warn China of big problems for shipping weapons to Iran?

President Trump threatened 50% tariffs on any country supplying military weapons to Iran in a Truth Social post, widely interpreted as targeting China amid US i…

Did Trump announce US clearing sea mines from Strait of Hormuz?

President Trump announced on Truth Social that the US has begun clearing sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz, with US Central Command confirming two warships tr…

Did Iran threaten force against US ships in Strait of Hormuz?

Iran issued warnings via state media and officials that any unauthorized US military ships attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz would be attacked within 30 …

Did Starmer confirm coordinating with Trump on 30-nation coalition for Hormuz?

UK PM Keir Starmer confirmed discussing military options and logistics for the Strait of Hormuz with US President Trump, and building a coalition of over 30 cou…

Did Trump say empty oil tankers are heading to the US?

US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on April 11, 2026, stating that massive numbers of completely empty oil tankers are heading to the United State…

Did CNN report China preparing weapons package to Iran?

CNN reported U.S. intelligence assessments indicating China is preparing to send air defense systems and MANPADS to Iran amid fragile ceasefire talks, citing th…

Did US agree to unfreeze $6B Iranian funds for Islamabad peace talks?

No US agreement exists to unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian funds as part of Islamabad peace talks. The funds, originally frozen in 2018 under Trump sanctions and …

Has Trump increased weapons volume and quality to Ukraine compared to Biden?

The search results provided do not contain sufficient information to verify the specific claims about Trump's weapons policy toward Ukraine as of April 2026. Wh…

Did Trump threaten to cut off all trade with Spain?

US President Donald Trump threatened to cut off all trade with Spain on March 3, 2026, after its leftist government refused to allow US use of military bases fo…

Is Iran unable to reopen the Strait of Hormuz because it cannot find its deployed mines?

The New York Times and U.S. intelligence reports indicate Iran has been actively laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz as a deterrent strategy, but there is no e…

Did scientists engineer tumor-eating bacteria?

Scientists at the University of Waterloo engineered bacteria to invade and consume solid tumors from the inside out by exploiting oxygen-free tumor cores, with …

Does erythritol damage brain cells within hours?

A 2025 study found erythritol, at levels in one serving of a sweetened beverage, increases oxidative stress and damages human brain microvascular endothelial ce…

Will Bill Gates testify on raping children with Epstein?

Bill Gates is scheduled for a transcribed interview with the House Oversight Committee on June 10, 2026, regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, but no…

Was illegal alien release at US border reduced to zero?

The Trump administration has released zero illegal aliens at the US border for 11 straight months as of April 2026, following a policy overhaul ending catch-and…

Did Trump announce investigating Planned Parenthood for selling baby organs?

No public statement or announcement from President Trump or his team exists as of April 2026 regarding an investigation or criminal charges against Planned Pare…

Did Milei slash Argentina's debts by $54B?

Argentina's public debt under President Javier Milei has not been reduced by $54 billion; Milei inherited debt exceeding 60% of GDP and his government added $42…

Are France and Italy negotiating with Iran for Strait of Hormuz transit?

France and Italy have initiated diplomatic talks with Iran to secure safe passage for their ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating West Asia tension…

Did US move to withdraw 100000 troops from Europe?

No US decision or move exists to withdraw 100,000 troops from Europe or halt trillions in defense spending; President Trump has only discussed pulling an unspec…

Will the Sun swallow Earth in 5 billion years?

In approximately 5 billion years, the Sun will enter its red giant phase and expand dramatically, but whether it will actually swallow Earth remains an open sci…

Did Iran promise to fully reopen Strait of Hormuz after US war?

Iran agreed to allow safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks under a fragile ceasefire via coordination with its armed forces, but not a full un…

Did Japan approve bill classifying crypto as financial asset?

The post claims Japan has officially approved a bill to classify crypto as a financial asset — this is TRUE. Japan's cabinet approved the bill to reclassify cry…

Did Iran accuse Israel and the U.S. of violating Trump's ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon?

The TikTok video claims Iran accused Israel of violating a conditional ceasefire by continuing war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, and accused the U.S. of violating …

Is Covert Mortality Nodavirus the first marine virus known to infect humans?

The post claims CMNV is 'the first known case of a marine virus infecting humans,' but this is misleading. While CMNV is the first marine virus definitively lin…

Did SA premier channel Trump in Gather Round pitch?

The post claims South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas turned to Donald Trump in a bid to lock in an extended Gather Round deal, joking by channeling 'the D…

Is the UK becoming a prison island under Starmer?

The post claims the UK is 'rapidly becoming prison island under Starmer,' using inflammatory language to suggest mass incarceration. While the UK does face genu…

Did Marco Rubio say sanctions won't be needed in five years due to non-dollar transactions?

The post claims Marco Rubio stated 'We won't have to talk about sanctions in five years because there will be so many countries transacting in currencies other …

Did Trump announce a two-week ceasefire with Iran?

The TikTok claims Trump announced a two-week double-sided ceasefire with Iran shortly before an 8 p.m. ET deadline, at the urging of Middle Eastern leaders, mar…

Is there a third state between life and death?

The post claims researchers discovered a 'third state' between life and death where cells continue functioning after the organism dies. This is TRUE; a review b…