Fake news

Facebook, Google and Twitter have circulated some of the most outrageous fake news

Facebook, Google and Twitter have circulated some of the most outrageous fake news

Since Donald Trumps 2016 presidential election campaign trail, fake news has been thrust into the spotlight. Tech companies such as Facebook, Google and Twitter have come under scrutiny for failing to stop the circulation of fake news. On 31 October, representatives from these three tech companies are testifying on Capitol Hill for the Russian-tie investigation for the 2016 Presidential Election Campaign.  Nov 2, 2017
Facebook, Google and Twitter have circulated some of the most outrageous fake news

Facebook, Google and Twitter have circulated some of the most outrageous fake news

Since Donald Trumps 2016 presidential election campaign trail, fake news has been thrust into the spotlight. Tech companies such as Facebook, Google and Twitter have come under scrutiny for failing to stop the circulation of fake news. On 31 October, representatives from these three tech companies are testifying on Capitol Hill for the Russian-tie investigation for the 2016 Presidential Election Campaign.  Nov 2, 2017
Fake Hurricane Irma videos widely shared on social media

Fake Hurricane Irma videos widely shared on social media

In the aftermath of nearly every major disaster or attack in recent years, videos incorrectly claiming to show the incidents have been distributed and widely shared via social media. Here we take a look at some of major fake videos claiming to show the damage caused by Hurricane Irma. Sep 11, 2017
Donald Trump duels with CNN in Fourth of July lightsaber showdown

Donald Trump duels with CNN in Fourth of July lightsaber showdown

A July 4 presidential battle went down at the Arnold Mills Parade in Cumberland, Rhode Island, as a man in a sumo costume with US President Donald Trumps head engaged in a toy sword fight with another participant wearing a CNN mask.The battle is referencing the presidents recent back-and-forth with the cable news channel, which Trump mocked in a tweet on July 2. Jul 5, 2017
Donald Trump duels with CNN in Fourth of July lightsaber showdown

Donald Trump duels with CNN in Fourth of July lightsaber showdown

A July 4 presidential battle went down at the Arnold Mills Parade in Cumberland, Rhode Island, as a man in a sumo costume with US President Donald Trumps head engaged in a toy sword fight with another participant wearing a CNN mask.The battle is referencing the presidents recent back-and-forth with the cable news channel, which Trump mocked in a tweet on July 2. Jul 5, 2017
Im president and theyre not – Donald Trump slams fake media

Im president and theyre not – Donald Trump slams fake media

The fake media is trying to silence us. But we will not let them. Because the people know the truth. The fake media tried to stop us from going to the White House, but Im president and theyre not.We won and they lost. The fact is the press destroyed themselves because they went too far. Instead of being subtle and smart they used the hatchet and the people saw it right from the beginning.Their agenda is not your agenda, youve been seeing it, I will never stop fighting for you. I am delivering on trade, on  the economy, on the supreme court, on the second amendment, on our military, for our veterans. And on our borders, where we are doing record, record stoppage. Jul 3, 2017
Im president and theyre not – Donald Trump slams fake media

Im president and theyre not – Donald Trump slams fake media

The fake media is trying to silence us. But we will not let them. Because the people know the truth. The fake media tried to stop us from going to the White House, but Im president and theyre not.We won and they lost. The fact is the press destroyed themselves because they went too far. Instead of being subtle and smart they used the hatchet and the people saw it right from the beginning.Their agenda is not your agenda, youve been seeing it, I will never stop fighting for you. I am delivering on trade, on  the economy, on the supreme court, on the second amendment, on our military, for our veterans. And on our borders, where we are doing record, record stoppage. Jul 3, 2017
Donald Trump calls negative phone call with Malcom Turnbull fake news

Donald Trump calls negative phone call with Malcom Turnbull fake news

U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull met in New York City for the first time on 4 May where they labelled a reportedly negative February phone call in as exaggerated fake news.The meeting was delayed by several hours after the the bill to replace Obamacare passed in the House of Representatives. The face-to-face meeting followed a reportedly hostile phone call between the two in February, before Trump took to Twitter to call the refugee resettlement plan a dumb deal. Despite the tumultuous status of the deal, Trump said the refugee resettlement had been worked out for a long time – the deal was reaffirmed by Vice President Mike Pence in April during his visit to Australia. May 5, 2017
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