Verified True Claims of April 2026

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…

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 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 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 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 …

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…

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…

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 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 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…

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 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 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 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…

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…

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…

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 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 …

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…

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…