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Social media amplification of claims

The role of social media in amplifying unverified claims, particularly those related to public figures.

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Jan 22, 2026
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How has JD Vance responded to the sofa sex rumor and have there been any legal actions?

The viral “” rumor about began as a joke posted on and exploded into memes and fact‑checks; major outlets debunked the claim, and briefly published and then pulled a fact‑check, fueling further attent...

Feb 3, 2026

How did the tunnel-and-96-arrests story originate and which social accounts amplified it?

The story began with reporting on a clandestine beneath the in and a confrontation that led to roughly nine–ten arrests on Jan. 8, 2024; within hours transformed that factual core into sweeping, false...

Feb 3, 2026

Trump shart in front of press

A brief, viral Oval Office clip sparked widespread online claims that soiled himself during a press event; the episode has been shared, joked about, and dissected across social platforms and short-for...

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