A claim that the White House may impeach House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is false, but it is still circulating widely online.
Bogus Claim About ‘Impeaching’ Pelosi
Debunking Viral Claims
FactCheck.org is one of several organizations working with Facebook to debunk misinformation shared on the social media network. We provide several resources for readers: a guide on how to flag suspicious stories on Facebook and a list of websites that have carried false or satirical articles, as well as a video and story on how to spot false stories.
Pelosi Didn’t Spend $497 Million on Renovations
Nancy Pelosi did not spend $497 million on office renovations during the government shutdown. That claim originated from a self-described satirical website, but it has now spread to other websites and social media posts without a disclaimer.
No Support for Supposed Reagan Quote
There is no evidence to support social media posts attributing a quote about Nancy Pelosi to former President Ronald Reagan.
Doctored Photo Targets New Congresswomen
Terrorist imagery and an “Impeach Trump” poster have been added to a photo of four newly elected congresswomen. The doctored image has been widely shared on Facebook.
Immigrants, ‘Government Checks’ and a Viral Myth
There is no evidence that “18 million illegal immigrants” received “government checks” during the government shutdown this month, contrary to Facebook posts.
Meme Misleads on Bush’s Border Fence
A claim that the Bush administration approved $50 billion for construction of a border wall is false.
Unsupported MLK Claim Circulates Again
Facebook posts claim that Martin Luther King Jr. was a Republican. That’s a longstanding, unsupported claim that his children have denied.
Viral Story Fabricates ‘Muslim Holidays’ Bill
A self-described “parody” website published a made-up story about two Muslim congresswomen introducing a bill recognizing “Muslim holidays as federal holidays.”
Football, Fast Food and a Fake Quote
A viral meme attributes a bogus quote to Clemson University’s quarterback about his team’s visit to the White House.
Trumps Not Donating $1 Billion for Border Wall
A satirical story about President Donald Trump’s family donating $1 billion for his proposed border wall has spread to other sites that fail to label the work satire.