Five candidates took the stage in Miami and twisted the facts on China, abortion and U.S. life expectancy.
Stories by Jessica McDonald
SciCheck Editor
RFK Jr. Incorrectly Denies Past Remarks on Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness
Posts Falsely Claim FDA ‘Required’ to Take mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Off Market Due to Adulteration
Posts Falsely Push Bill Gates-Connected ‘Air’ Vaccine Conspiracy
Inhalable or spray versions of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are still in development and don’t have regulatory approval. Posts online are distorting recent research from Yale University to falsely claim that governments have approved such products to mass vaccinate people without their consent in a plot involving Bill Gates.
FactChecking the Second GOP Primary Debate
Ramaswamy’s Climate Change Spin
No Support for Viral Claim That COVID-19 ‘Lockdowns’ Are Returning This Fall
FactChecking Trump’s Interview with Carlson
FactChecking the First GOP Debate
High Winds, Drought Conditions Led to Maui Fires, No Evidence Intentionally Set
It’s not known what sparked the wildfires in Maui, although some evidence points to downed power lines. The conditions were ripe for fire, as large amounts of invasive grasses were dry due to drought and high winds helped to rapidly spread flames. Bogus posts on social media, however, are baselessly claiming the fires were intentionally set.