Musk said 'Trump would have lost the election' without him
The billionaire took credit for Republicans winning the presidency and both chambers of Congress.
Musk accused Trump of being in Epstein's files. Here are 19 rumors we've looked into about the disgraced financier
In the wake of Elon Musk's claim that Trump appears in Epstein's files, we look back on years of rumors about the high-profile sex offender.
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Yes, Musk alleged Trump appears in the Epstein files
In posts on X on June 5, 2025, Musk alleged Trump's purported inclusion in the convicted sex offender's files was why the files remained unreleased.
Musk posted X poll asking if it's time for 3rd US political party
Musk posted and pinned the poll on June 5, 2025. Within hours, it garnered over 1.3 million votes, with 82.3% responding “Yes.”
Morgan Freeman didn't lecture Karoline Leavitt about racism on live TV
The rumor originated as so-called "AI slop" — cheap, low quality content generated by artificial intelligence.
Unpacking claim Trump admin ordered scientists not to publish research without approval
A Trump executive order could change long-established principles that say political appointees cannot "suppress or alter" scientific findings.
Lindsey Graham, Richard Blumenthal didn't spend $800K on hotels during Kyiv visit. We crunched the numbers
The senators visited Kyiv on May 30, 2025, but the alleged $814,000 expense covered a State Department hotel contract for June lodging in Kyiv.
7 rumors we've investigated about former FBI director James Comey
Comey found himself under investigation in mid-2025 after posting an Instagram post some interpreted as a threat to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen performed together after Trump attacked them on Truth Social?
The president called Springsteen a "dried out prune" and said he hated Swift.
Clarifying claims that Colorado mandated use of a person's chosen name and pronouns
The claim circulated in connection with the Kelly Loving Act, a bill named in honor of a transgender woman killed in an anti-LGBTQ+ mass shooting.
Ms. Rachel didn't say Palestinian children's lives are 'worth more' than others
Online users shared quote memes alleging Rachel Accurso, a YouTube children's educational star, made the remark.
Claim Trump turned White House lawn into golf course fairway off from the truth
President Eisenhower first installed a putting green on the grounds of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in 1954.
Breaking down resurfaced rumors that Harvey Milk was a pedophile
The rumor came back to life in spring 2025 amid efforts to rename a Navy ship christened to honor Milk.
Unpacking Trump admin's new hiring plan for federal workers — including question about implementing presidential policy
Critics call the hiring plan a “loyalty test” to join the Trump administration.
Don't fall for fake Trump post that says 'stop calling me names'
There's no record of Trump posting a list of nicknames he "will not tolerate being called" on his Truth Social account.
DOGE audit didn't uncover James Comey authorizing $16M (or $6M) payment to himself while heading FBI
Online users discussed a rumor about former FBI Director James Comey in May 2025, unaware the claim originated from a satire-based publication.
Macron did not hide bag of cocaine from photographers
The French president was with the leaders of Germany and the U.K. when photographers captured him grabbing something and putting it away.
Caitlin Clark filed defamation lawsuit against ESPN's Monica McNutt?
The rumor spread following basketball analyst Monica McNutt's take on a controversial play during a WNBA game.