14 rumors about Michelle Obama we've investigated
The former first lady of the U.S. has been at the center of many false rumors.
No evidence King Harald of Norway snubbed Trump to meet Obama instead
Former U.S. President Barack Obama was already in Oslo delivering a lecture.
Linda McMahon's claim that 70% of 8th-graders 'can't read proficiently' lacks a bit of reading comprehension
McMahon appeared to be referencing National Assessment of Educational Progress proficiency scores, which do not indicate grade-level performance.
Secret Prince recording wasn't played at Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
Online users shared a rumor in May 2025 alleging a secret recording of Prince featured prominently at Sean "Diddy" Combs' New York trial.
Beware AI-generated audio claiming Qatari leader said he regrets inviting Trump to Middle East
Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, met with U.S. President Donald Trump in May 2025.
What we know about claims Biden admin started negotiations for Boeing 747 from Qatar
An Oklahoma senator claimed during a CNN interview that discussions around the plane dated back to the Biden administration.
Authentic video of WWII vet Henry Whitaker singing on 'America's Got Talent'?
Videos allegedly showing "AGT" performances by a World War II veteran and a 54-year-old man named Ernesto did not genuinely occur on the TV show.
Bruce Springsteen lost advertising contract with Jeep after criticizing Trump?
The claims originated with an account that notoriously spreads "satirical" news.
No, Obama didn't get $22.9M from Venezuelan government for apartment atop his presidential library
Users shared a rumor alleging Barack Obama received the donation, and that Bill Clinton accepted a 1999 Porsche from a foreign country, as well.
11 Snopes investigations about Qatar
From the 2022 FIFA World Cup to the country’s relations with Trump and his son-in-law, here is a list of our key fact checks.
Don't fall for Exxon sign that says 'Free gas any day Trump doesn't say something stupid'
The purported sign making the rounds on social media was created with a once-popular meme generator.
Stockholm officials refused to comply with US Embassy's request regarding Trump's anti-DEI policies
Stockholm's city planning department received a letter stating U.S. State Department contractors must comply with "anti-discrimination laws."
Lana Del Rey and Lindsay Lohan modeled for Abercrombie & Fitch together as kids
According to Del Rey, the future superstars appeared on an Abercrombie & Fitch shopping bag when they were teens.
Bill Clinton didn't receive $17M helicopter from Saudi Arabia as president, honestly
The meme spread after reports of Qatar gifting Trump's Department of Defense a Boeing 747-8.
Don't fall for video of woman saying she wished her son died instead of Princess Diana
Diana, Princess of Wales, died on Aug. 31, 1997, following a car crash in Paris.
What we know about Pope Francis donating popemobile to children in Gaza before he died
The vehicle will serve as a mobile medical aid clinic to treat injured children.
20 fact-checked claims about Bill Gates
Snopes has investigated a wide variety of claims related to the tech mogul, from his ties to McDonald's French fries to a 1970s mug shot.
Marjorie Taylor Greene latest public figure to falsely claim George Floyd died of a drug overdose
Ever since Floyd's autopsy was released in 2020, people have incorrectly claimed the doctors got it wrong.
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in reply to Snopes (website mirror) • • •I ALMOST forgot who she was you know @snopescomputers That's exactly the reason politicians and celebs say stupid shit. And stoopids like you regurgitate them like so much bronchial puke. So we dont forget them and they can get paid for saying it on Boob Toob talk shows.
Otherwise they end up living in a van or refrigerator box by the river pimping their worn out gangbanged asses to support a dug/alcohol habit