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Did Trump’s Fourth of July Parade Feature a Flyover by Russian Planes?

A couple of humorous incidents prompted some some social media users to ask the question.

Did Sarah Palin Say ‘US Already Attacked Iran Back When It Called Itself Iraq’?

"It’s like when Puff Daddy changed his name to P Diddy," Palin also reportedly said. "You’re not fooling anyone, Iraq."

Did President Trump Name Lori Loughlin Education Secretary?

"Trump praised Loughlin for her 'disruptive approach' to college admissions and expressed hope that she could bring the same brand of innovative thinking to the Department of Education."

Did President Trump Say ‘I Can Do My Job Without Any Intelligence Whatsoever?’

For some readers, the line between presidential satire and reality grows hazier every day.

Did Vice President Mike Pence Warn Against ‘Gay Aliens’?

“Let’s say, for example, that these gay aliens can assume human form. What’s to stop them from infiltrating normal bakeries and baking cakes for gay weddings? I

Did Trump’s Doctor Say the President Was ‘Too Sick to Talk to Mueller’?

President Trump may not talk to special counsel Robert Mueller after all, but not because he was excused by a doctor's note.

Did Betsy DeVos Say ’40 Percent’ Means ‘More Than Half’?

Reports that the Education Secretary said a 40 percent approval rating meant President Donald Trump has the support of "more than half the country" were satire.

Vladimir Putin to Sing at Trump’s Inauguration?

Outside the world of satire, Russian president Vladimir Putin won't be among those performing at the 2017 Inaugural Day ceremonies.

Chris Christie Arrested for Keying Trump’s Limo?

Reports that New Jersey governor Chris Christie had been arrested for keying Donald Trump's limousine came from a satire page.

Trump Picks El Chapo to Run DEA?

A report that Donald Trump tapped El Chapo as head of the Drug Enforcement Administration originated from a well-known humor columnist.

Queen Offers to Restore British Rule Over United States?

The Queen has not urged Americans to write in her name on Election Day in order to transition the U.S. back to British rule.

Obama Signs Executive Order Requiring Loser of Presidential Election to Leave Country?

A satirical item about President Obama's mandating that the loser of the 2016 election leave the country forever was mistaken for real news by some social media users.