Did Michelle Obama’s Book Sell More Copies in One Week Than Donald Trump’s Did in 32 Years?
The sales numbers of two books by political figures published over thirty years apart were compared in a popular meme.
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Michelle Obama Memoir is Next Pick for Winfrey Book Club
In "Becoming," Obama shares such deeply personal revelations as suffering a miscarriage and sharply criticizes President Donald Trump for promoting the false "birther" rumor that Barack Obama was not a U.S. citizen.
Michelle Obama Had Miscarriage, Used IVF to Conceive Girls
"I felt like I failed because I didn't know how common miscarriages were because we don't talk about them," the former first lady said in an interview.
Did President Trump Just Cancel Michelle Obama’s School Lunch Program in 2018?
The Trump administration rolled back a few guidelines of an Obama-era school lunch initiative, but the program wasn't cancelled, and those changes were made in May 2017.
Does This Photograph Show Barack Obama Holding a ‘Michelle Obama 2020’ Shirt?
Wording displayed on t-shirts is one of the easiest and most common targets for digital image manipulators.
Does Trump Donate All of His Presidential Salary, While Obama Donated None?
An Internet meme made misleading comparisons between presidential donations and the sizes of the first ladies' staffs, calling the Trumps "givers" and the Obamas "takers."
Did Michelle Obama Tell ABC to Fire Roseanne Barr?
A Twitter user claimed — with no evidence — that the former First Lady ordered the network to cancel 'Roseanne.'
Michelle Obama Never Placed Her Hand Over Her Heart During the National Anthem?
A right-wing, pro-Trump Facebook page uses a photograph of Melania Trump to attack her predecessor — and gets the facts badly wrong in the process.
Did Melania Trump Plagiarize Michelle Obama’s Statement on Women’s History Month?
A meme suggesting that Melania Trump plagiarized her Women's History Month statement from Michelle Obama is based on paraphrased and inaccurate quotes.
Did Melania Trump Copy Michelle Obama’s MLK Day Message?
Rumors holding that Melania Trump plagiarized her Martin Luther King Day tweet from former First Lady Michelle Obama were not rooted in reality.
Was Michelle Obama Arrested for Domestic Violence?
Reports that the former First Lady was arrested after acting “unpredictably violent” during a domestic squabble were fake news.
Did Queen Elizabeth Remove the Obamas from Royal Wedding Guest List?
Fake news web sites reported that Michelle Obama desperately wanted to attend Prince Harry's wedding but received a "brutal beatdown" from the queen.
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Did a Couple Dubbed ‘Ken and Karen’ Point Guns at Protesters?
A chaotic scene in St. Louis sparked outrage, memes, and confusion.
Did Mark McCloskey Donate to Democrats?
After the couple pointed guns at protesters, rumors started to circulate about the McCloskeys' political affiliations.
Background Check: Investigating George Floyd’s Criminal Record
The question of past arrests often surfaces among people who want to rationalize police officers' actions when Black men are killed in custody.
Was Rev. Al Sharpton Paid $24K to Speak at George Floyd’s Funeral?
You can claim anything if you remove the barrier of evidence.
Did Joe Biden Say He Didn’t Want His Kids Growing Up in a ‘Racial Jungle’?
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate's history with busing has haunted him on the campaign trail.