The factually Blog

In a week dominated by high-profile names and even higher volumes of misinformation, a familiar pattern played out: take a famous figure, attach a sensational claim, and let social media do the rest.

As political tensions remain high and election narratives intensify, so does the volume of misinformation. From sweeping claims about Trump's felony charges being dropped to allegations about Melania's immigration history and even a bizarre rumor involving Prince Harry, social media continues to blur the line between fact and fiction.

This week's most-shared fact-checks covered familiar themes: presidential power, border enforcement, royal rumors, and political branding. Each claim drew public attention thanks to a mix of partisan framing, viral headlines, and a lack of clear context.

This week's most-shared fact-checks circled around two major public events—the "No Kings" protests and the America250 military parade—alongside a viral falsehood about a Minnesota shooting suspect's political identity. From inflated turnout figures to corporate-sponsored tanks, each of these stories drew widespread attention thanks to partisan spin, social media virality, and missing context.