The Most Viral False Claims of April 2026

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…

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 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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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 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 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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…