We fact check and explain claims in U.S. news and online, so you can understand what’s really going on.
The photo actually shows the woman at a peaceful protest in Kansas on 6 January 2021, where there were no arrests. She did not participate in the riots at the US Capitol. Read
The fake quote, which has been online since at least 2015, has been recirculating as Mr Trump begins his second term as president. Read
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The picture has been shared widely on social media in recent days, as part of a wider conspiracy that blue items weren’t affected by the fires in Los Angeles. Read
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The order signed by returning President Donald Trump will only apply to people born 30 days after it was signed on 20 January 2025, not retroactively. Read
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Although it looks like a real aerial photo, Full Fact has confirmed the image contains a digital watermark that shows it was made or modified with AI. Read
An image of such a scene has left people doubting it was caused by the LA wildfires. But fire experts told us the damage in the picture is consistent with the damage such fires can cause. Read
Posts claiming this have been shared online, as President Trump signed a number of executive orders on his first day in office. Read
We’ve looked at a number of claims made by President Trump across three speeches on 20 January 2025. Read
The video was originally posted in November 2024 and is unrelated to the recent wildfires in LA. Read
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The picture has been circulating on social media, alongside captions that imply it’s a real scene from the US wildfires. Read
