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Trump Clings to Inaccurate Climate Change Talking Points

Trump Clings to Inaccurate Climate Change Talking Points

Former President Donald Trump, who has famously called climate change a “hoax” for many years, hasn’t used the word lately with respect to climate change. But he still clings to some similar arguments, and other claims he makes about climate change haven’t changed much over the years.

Trump Revives — and Further Decreases — His Absurdly Low Estimate of Sea Level Rise

Trump Revives — and Further Decreases — His Absurdly Low Estimate of Sea Level Rise

On the campaign trail this summer, former President Donald Trump has routinely cast doubt on climate change by falsely claiming that the oceans will rise just “one-eighth of an inch over the next 400 years.” He’s previously used the same measurement over a period of 250 years. In fact, the current rate of sea level rise is already a little more than one-eighth of an inch each year.

Third Night of the Democratic Convention

Third Night of the Democratic Convention

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted his party’s vice presidential nomination, and repeated claims he has made before about the Republican ticket. Other speakers tried to link former President Donald Trump to Project 2025, among other claims.

Trump, Social Media Posts Mislead on Olympic Woman Boxer

Trump, Social Media Posts Mislead on Olympic Woman Boxer

Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is “a person who transitioned” and “was a good male boxer.” Khelif was born a woman and has lived as a woman, participating in women’s boxing events for years. Many social media posts made similar claims.

Online Rumors Baselessly Claim Biden Experienced Medical Emergency After COVID-19 Diagnosis

Online Rumors Baselessly Claim Biden Experienced Medical Emergency After COVID-19 Diagnosis

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on July 17. His symptoms remained mild and have since resolved, according to his treating physician. But fueled by days without a public sighting and Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race, social media posts have baselessly claimed that Biden was gravely ill or had a medical emergency.

Misinformation Swirls About Trump Rally Shooter’s Identity

Misinformation Swirls About Trump Rally Shooter’s Identity

In the days following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, social media swirled with misinformation about the shooter. The 20-year-old gunman was a registered Republican and there is no evidence he had a criminal record, contrary to popular claims online.