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FalseVideo proves Sen. John Fetterman has a body double.Said by Social MediaPolitiFactSep 20, 2023FalseVideo shows an April 2023 clown attack in Paris.Said by Facebook postsPolitiFactSep 20, 2023False“Navy SEALs Save Missing Maui Children” who were padlocked in cages.Said by TikTok postsPolitiFactSep 20, 2023False“People who took the jab are technically ‘non human species.’”Said by Instagram postsPolitiFactSep 20, 2023False“World leaders & elite businessmen are ingesting the blood of young children in order to achieve ‘eternal youth,’ a CBS report warns.”Said by Instagram postsPolitiFactSep 20, 2023FalseAn online video accurately reported that actor Mel Gibson publicly spoke of actor Ashton Kutcher as being a "hidden handler" for Hollywood elites.SnopesSep 20, 2023FalseCondiment manufacturer Hidden Valley Ranch produced a limited edition candy corn-flavored ranch dressing.SnopesSep 20, 2023FalseVideos that went viral in September 2023 authentically showed students in an Ohio school sheltering in place due to "skinwalkers."SnopesSep 20, 2023TrueIn July 2023, Vladimir Putin said that Poland wants to "regain" western Ukraine.SnopesSep 19, 2023Can’t tellIn September 2023, Joe Barron, head coach of the New York Jets, said he would quit on the spot if Colin Kaepernick joined the team.SnopesSep 19, 2023FalseFormer President Donald Trump called Michelle Obama “Mike” in this tweet.Said by Viral imagePolitiFactSep 19, 2023FalseVideo shows Donald Trump believes “there has to be some form of punishment” for women who have abortions.Said by Joe BidenPolitiFactSep 19, 2023FalseVideos show confrontation over LGBTQ+ representation.Said by Instagram postsPolitiFactSep 19, 2023False“California Democrats have proposed Bill 553, which makes it ILLEGAL to confront or fight back against looters, burglars and shoplifters.”Said by Instagram postsPolitiFactSep 19, 2023Mixed“I taught at the University of Pennsylvania for four years.”Said by Joe BidenPolitiFactSep 19, 2023False“Walmart must pay $500 to customers who made purchases in the last 180 days.”Said by Facebook postsPolitiFactSep 19, 2023FalseAn online video accurately reported that actor Corey Feldman had released a list of celebrities who were involved in criminal acts on one of Jeffrey Epstein's islands.SnopesSep 19, 2023Can’t tellIn September 2023, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was arrested on suspicion of treason and defrauding the United Statues.SnopesSep 19, 2023FalseViral photos and video show two Missouri state senators, both Republicans, burning books with flamethrowers.SnopesSep 19, 2023TrueColorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert once tweeted, "I’m a Christian. So they may try to drive me to my knees, but that’s where I’m the strongest."SnopesSep 19, 2023Can’t tellDisney is selling the ABC television network, whose new owner wants to cancel the controversial show "The View."SnopesSep 18, 2023TrueAuthor Stephen King once said, "Hard to believe there was ever a world leader as dumb as Donald Trump. Can't spell, can't read, has never managed anything approaching an original thought. His brain is like a radio playing at top volume, but between stations. "SnopesSep 18, 2023FalseIn Westport, Connecticut, drones are “scanning (people) for COVID-19 symptoms.”Said by Instagram postsPolitiFactSep 18, 2023FalseThe price of "bacon is up five times" under President Joe Biden.Said by Donald TrumpPolitiFactSep 18, 2023