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Social media amplification of rumors

The role of social media in spreading and amplifying unverified rumors about Meghan Markle's personal life.

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Jan 14, 2026
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Which public figures have made firsthand claims about politicians' personal hygiene and how have newsrooms handled those anecdotes?

A small but visible constellation of anecdotes and first‑hand claims about politicians’ personal hygiene appears in public discourse, ranging from allegations about Donald Trump’s smell to historical ...

Feb 7, 2026

Which fact‑checking organizations have tracked recurring rumors about Donald Trump’s health and bodily functions, and what conclusions did they reach?

Multiple established fact‑checking organizations and mainstream news fact‑checking desks — notably and — have tracked recurring rumors about ’s health and bodily functions, repeatedly finding viral cl...

Feb 3, 2026

Did trump really shit himself

There is no credible, verifiable evidence that Donald during the Oval Office event widely circulated on social media; fact‑checkers report the video is authentic but do not substantiate the scatologic...

Feb 2, 2026

"Trump shits himself during press conference"

There is no verified evidence that “shat himself” during a recent /press event; what circulated was and jokes amplified by activists and partisan accounts rather than documentation of a medical incide...

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