A website cites an erroneous tweet, innuendo and unrelated events to falsely suggest there were “Muslim ties” to the Notre Dame fire.
Notre Dame Fire Fuels Anti-Muslim Conspiracy Theory
Stories by Angelo Fichera
Former Staff Writer, FactCheck.org
A Phantom Ocasio-Cortez Quote on Gun Ownership
There is no evidence that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said “owning guns is not a right,” contrary to what a viral meme claims.
Doctored Quote Tied to Rep. Omar
A meme targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar uses an edited quote to cast doubt on her “allegiance” to the United States.
Anti-America Image From Iran, Not Michigan
A popular meme wrongly claims that a photo showing protesters advocating the demise of the U.S. was taken in Michigan. The image is from a 2013 rally in Iran.
Concocted Claim of McCain’s ‘Treason’
A falsehood resurrected on Facebook claims that the late Sen. John McCain received a pardon from President Richard Nixon. He did not.
Meme Misleads on Russia Sanctions
A social media post falsely claims that President Donald Trump “immediately dropped our sanctions against Russia” after his election.
Misleading Post on Electoral College
A misleading image in support of the Electoral College is circulating on social media.
Meme Uses Litter Photo to Spread Garbage
A viral meme claims that environmentalists littered a California park on Earth Day, but the image is from a 2009 college football tailgate in Georgia.
A Made-Up Quote and a Made-Up Target
A popular meme attributes an ageist and inflammatory remark to a supposed Democrat from New York, but there is no trace of any elected officials by the name Jenna Tull.
Viral Image Does Not Show O’Rourke
Dubious posts on social media erroneously claim that a photo of an activist is former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, who is also running for president.