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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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TRUE95% confidenceApr 16, 2026

Did Azerbaijan help Israel?

Azerbaijan has provided substantial help to Israel through energy exports, comprising up to 50% of Israel's oil needs, and military/intelligence cooperation. Is

FALSE95% confidenceApr 16, 2026

Did Armenia and Azerbaijan want to join NATO?

Armenia explicitly rules out NATO membership and any alliance presence on its territory, as stated by its National Assembly official in December 2025. Azerbaija

⚠️ MISLEADING85% confidenceApr 16, 2026

Did Armenia and Azerbaijan help Ukraine?

Azerbaijan has provided over $42 million in humanitarian aid, energy equipment, and demining support to Ukraine since 2022, showing clear interest in helping. A

⚠️ MISLEADING95% confidenceApr 16, 2026

Did Republicans vote to deport US citizens?

Republicans voted against a Democratic amendment that would have explicitly barred ICE from using federal funds to detain or deport US citizens. Deporting US ci

⚠️ MISLEADING85% confidenceApr 16, 2026

Did Democrats shut down the government?

A U.S. government shutdown began October 1, 2025, due to partisan budget disagreements between Republicans and Democrats. Republicans control Congress and the p

FALSE95% confidenceApr 16, 2026

Did the 2026 government shutdown end?

The 2026 U.S. federal government experienced two partial shutdowns. The first ended February 3 after House passage of a funding package, but the second began Fe

🔍 UNVERIFIED25% confidenceApr 15, 2026

Is Trump scheduled for an exclusive interview tomorrow at 6 AM EST?

The post is incomplete and lacks critical details needed for verification. The interview outlet, guest interviewer, and specific date are not clearly stated in

TRUE95% confidenceApr 15, 2026

Did Trump announce the Iran War is over on Fox News?

Trump did announce on Fox News that the Iran War is over. Fox News journalist Maria Bartiromo reported on April 14, 2026 that she interviewed President Trump, w

FALSE95% confidenceApr 15, 2026

Did US Treasury Secretary say China can't get Iran oil?

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that crude oil markets are well supplied and the US is reaching out to Chinese banks to enforce sanctions on Iranian

⚠️ MISLEADING75% confidenceApr 15, 2026

Did JD Vance say US will make Iran economically thrive if it abandons nuclear weapons?

Vance stated that Iran stands to gain significantly if it chooses to turn to negotiations and comply with nuclear demands, but the search results do not contain

FALSE95% confidenceApr 15, 2026

Did JD Vance say he prefers ending Iran war by deal?

JD Vance stated on Fox News that US-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without a deal after 21 hours because Iran refused US terms on nuclear weapons and other red li

FALSE95% confidenceApr 15, 2026

Did Trump ease Venezuela sanctions for wage protests?

The Trump administration eased oil sanctions on Venezuela's state-owned PdVSA and lifted personal sanctions on interim leader Delcy Rodriguez to boost global oi

TRUE95% confidenceApr 14, 2026

Did Iran kill 40,000 citizens during the 2025-2026 protests?

The post claims the Iranian regime murdered 40,000 citizens for protesting and that patriots are now showing greater support. Multiple sources confirm mass kill

FALSE95% confidenceApr 14, 2026

Does the BBC News article referenced in the post exist?

The BBC webpage URL https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-58928894 does not exist or is inaccessible, as searches across news sites, archives, and fact-check

TRUE100% confidenceApr 14, 2026

Were Qasem Soleimani's niece and grand-niece arrested by ICE?

The post claims Soleimani's niece and grand-niece lived in LA with Biden-era green cards, celebrated attacks on US soldiers, called America the 'Great Satan,' a

TRUE95% confidenceApr 14, 2026

Did Araghchi announce a 2-week safe passage through Strait of Hormuz?

The post claims Araghchi announced a 2-week safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This is TRUE. On April 8, 2026, Araghchi officially stated on behalf of I

FALSE95% confidenceApr 14, 2026

Did the US agree to non-aggression and lifting sanctions on Iran?

The post claims Iran says the U.S. agreed to six specific commitments like non-aggression, control of the Strait of Hormuz, uranium enrichment acceptance, and f

⚠️ MISLEADING85% confidenceApr 14, 2026

Did Malik Obama say Barack left him and his aunt homeless?

The post claims Malik Obama revealed Barack Obama left him and his aunt homeless and penniless while a state senator in Illinois. Malik Obama has made such clai

TRUE100% confidenceApr 14, 2026

Did Florida mandate English-only driver's license exams?

The post claims Florida driver's license exams are now English-only, making it the first state to end multilingual testing and requiring assimilation. This is T

TRUE100% confidenceApr 14, 2026

Did Trump bomb 7 countries in 2025?

The Instagram post claims Trump administration conducted airstrikes in seven countries in 2025, surpassing Obama's record. This is TRUE; multiple sources confir

TRUE95% confidenceApr 14, 2026

Did Tim Burchett say aliens are in five or six underwater US bases?

The post claims Congressman Tim Burchett said aliens could be stationed in five or six underwater bases off the U.S. coast. This is TRUE; Burchett has publicly

FALSE92% confidenceApr 14, 2026

Has Trump accepted defeat against Iran and apologized for killing Iranian children?

The Instagram post claims Trump has accepted defeat against Iran and needs to apologize for killing 160 Iranian children. This is FALSE. No credible evidence su

FALSE100% confidenceApr 14, 2026

Did Trump say Mohammed bin Salman had to kiss his ass?

The Instagram post claims Trump said Mohammed bin Salman 'didn’t expect he’d have to kiss my ass' about Saudi Arabia. This is FALSE; no credible sources report

🔍 UNVERIFIED20% confidenceApr 14, 2026

Did Trump make a big statement?

No specific big statement by Trump is identifiable from the post or available evidence. The post references an unspecified 'BIG STATEMENT' without quoting or li

TRUE95% confidenceApr 14, 2026

Are US and Iran heading toward second round of talks?

US officials confirmed preliminary discussions for a potential second round of in-person talks with Iran following the failure of initial negotiations in Islama

FALSE95% confidenceApr 14, 2026

Did Ghana's president announce a $100 million bounty on Donald Trump's life?

Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama did not announce a $100 million bounty on Trump's life. Mahama delivered a UN address on March 24, 2026, criticizing Trump

🔍 UNVERIFIED25% confidenceApr 14, 2026

Did Trump criticize Meloni for not helping with oil?

The search results provided do not contain the specific quote attributed to Trump about Meloni and oil assistance. While results confirm Trump has made critical

🔍 UNVERIFIED20% confidenceApr 14, 2026

Does a figure have 70% disapproval in Italy?

No evidence found of any public figure having 70% disapproval rating in Italy. The post's vague reference to 'he' and lack of context or supporting data yields

FALSE100% confidenceApr 14, 2026

Did Canada suspend federal fuel tax on diesel and gasoline?

Canada has not suspended its federal fuel taxes on diesel and gasoline. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre proposed a temporary suspension, but Prime Minister

⚠️ MISLEADING75% confidenceApr 14, 2026

Did Trump say US and Iran may hold negotiations on Thursday?

Trump did state that 'we've been called by the other side' and 'they want to work a deal,' and high-level US-Iranian talks were occurring in Pakistan as of the

TRUE100% confidenceApr 14, 2026

Did Afghanistan ban women from schools permanently?

Afghanistan remains the only country globally banning girls from secondary education and women from universities since the Taliban's 2021 takeover, with 2.2 mil

FALSE100% confidenceApr 13, 2026

Did Trump approve $2.5 trillion stimulus package?

No $2.5 trillion U.S. stimulus package has been approved by President Trump. The last federal stimulus payments ended in 2021, Congress has approved no new prog

⚠️ MISLEADING75% confidenceApr 13, 2026

Did Iran offer to suspend nuclear activity for 5 years?

Iran presented a nuclear proposal in February 2026 that showed some flexibility and included restrictions on enrichment activities, but it did not constitute an

TRUE100% confidenceApr 13, 2026

Did Franklin D. Roosevelt served four terms as president of the United States?

Franklin D. Roosevelt is the only U.S. president ever elected to four terms, winning the presidential elections of 1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944. He first took off

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

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