January 2026

Fact-Check Summary The claim that Patel “fired corrupt FBI agents in anti-Trump Arctic Frost inquiry who weaponized law enforcement” is partially factual. Patel did terminate FBI agents and disband a unit tied to Arctic Frost. However, public evidence does not establish that the agents were corrupt, nor is there definitive proof the investigation was “weaponized” […]

Fact-Check Summary The post accurately identifies Roger Marshall as a Republican Senator and as a lead sponsor of the Credit Card Competition Act, which aims to reform swipe fee practices by increasing competition among credit card networks. These core elements of the post are verifiable. The description of swipe fees as an “out of control

Fact-Check Summary The post claims that average U.S. household utility bills increased by over 30% under President Biden, that data centers risk shifting power costs onto residential ratepayers, and asserts a new effort with Microsoft to prevent Americans from paying for tech company electricity consumption. The 30% figure is broadly accurate for the 2021-2024 period,

Fact-Check Summary President Trump’s post characterizing Manhattan’s congestion pricing as a “disaster” and claiming it “has never worked before and it will never work now” is not supported by the available evidence. Data from the program’s first year and international precedents show clear reductions in congestion, improvements in air quality and safety, and economic growth

Fact-Check Summary President Trump’s TruthSocial post announcing a new 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran is verified as authentic and factually accurate in terms of what was publicly announced on January 12, 2026. Multiple reputable sources confirm both the content and wording of the post, as well as the policy intention. However,

Fact-Check Summary The post levels harsh accusations against FBI agents, referring to them as “scum” and drawing false equivalence between their actions and those of insurrectionists or rioters in multiple U.S. cities. While it is correct that Director Kash Patel has initiated significant personnel changes at the FBI since 2025, the post exaggerates and distorts

Fact-Check Summary President Trump’s statement on potential Supreme Court-mandated tariff refunds contains elements of fact mixed with substantial exaggeration and some unsupported speculation. It is true that a Supreme Court ruling against the tariffs would require substantial refunds, likely in the $130-150 billion range, and that the process would be administratively complex. However, the claim

Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump’s social media post claims Dina Powell McCormick has just been named President of Meta, credits Mark Zuckerberg for the decision, and praises Powell McCormick’s talent and distinguished service in his administration. All core facts—her appointment, Zuckerberg’s involvement, and her government role—are verified as accurate. Descriptive terms like “fantastic” and “with strength

Fact-Check Summary President Trump’s claim, “I’m the one who SAVED NATO,” is based primarily on his pressuring member countries to increase defense spending commitments. While his administration did effect notable increases in NATO members’ spending, calling this “saving” the alliance is misleading given Trump’s simultaneous rhetoric and policy actions that have undermined NATO’s mutual defense

Fact-Check Summary The post claims mortgage rates dropped to a three-year low following a Trump administration announcement. This is accurate: rates fell to 5.99%—their lowest since February 2023—directly after Trump directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities. Financial market and government sources confirm both the sequence and magnitude of