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Political misinformation spreads faster than corrections. TruthRadar fact-checks viral political claims in real time — from campaign promises and congressional votes to viral posts about government policy. Every verdict is backed by sources from official records, news databases, and established fact-checkers.

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TRUE98% confidenceApr 13, 2026

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

FALSE92% confidenceApr 13, 2026

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

TRUE96% confidenceApr 13, 2026

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

TRUE94% confidenceApr 13, 2026

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

TRUE95% confidenceApr 13, 2026

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

🔍 UNVERIFIED35% confidenceApr 12, 2026

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

FALSE92% confidenceApr 12, 2026

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

TRUE95% confidenceApr 12, 2026

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

FALSE95% confidenceApr 12, 2026

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

TRUE100% confidenceApr 11, 2026

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

TRUE95% confidenceApr 11, 2026

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

TRUE100% confidenceApr 11, 2026

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

FALSE100% confidenceApr 11, 2026

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

TRUE100% confidenceApr 11, 2026

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

FALSE100% confidenceApr 10, 2026

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

FALSE95% confidenceApr 10, 2026

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

FALSE95% confidenceApr 10, 2026

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

⚠️ MISLEADING75% confidenceApr 10, 2026

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

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