Saurav Suresh
Saurav is a Political News Writer and Fact-Check Correspondent at MEAWW. His work focuses on debunking misinformation, analysing online political narratives, and the verification of viral claims circulating on social media. He specializes in breaking down complex political developments in the US into clear, accessible reports while maintaining a strong emphasis on accuracy and source-based verification.
Latest From Saurav Suresh
Fact Check: Did Pete Hegseth block the promotion of several Black and female military officers?
Hegseth has allegedly blocked promotions for several female and Black Navy officers
Fact Check: Did CBS threaten Stephen Colbert with a lawsuit over his YouTube channel?
CBS allegedly said in a statement that it will pursue legal action against both Colbert and YouTube
Fact Check: Was Trump forced to cancel the Great American State Fair over Antifa threats?
The viral post claimed Morris Day and other performers received family threats, while Flo Rida and Vanilla Ice allegedly stood firm
Fact Check: Did Trump and Obama exchange sharp remarks about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz?
A viral post claims the two presidents exchanged pointed comments as tensions surrounding Iran and a key shipping route grew
Fact Check: Is the viral video showing Trump's name being removed from the Kennedy Center real?
Earlier, Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that President Donald Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center
Fact Check: Has Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted his resignation?
Reports claim the Iranian leader sought to leave office, with the alleged move awaiting approval from the country's top authority
Fact Check: Did Gordon Ramsay ban Whoopi Goldberg, other 'The View' hosts from his restaurants?
A post claimed that Gordon Ramsay described his restaurants as 'fine dining experiences' and referred to the hosts as 'obnoxious barbarians'
Fact Check: Did Canada reject Trump's $573B railroad bailout request?
A viral rumor claimed Donald Trump sought a $573 billion rail bailout from Canada, which instead invested $30 billion in its own rail network
Fact Check: Did Jaxson Dart break a jersey sales record after introducing Trump at a rally?
According to the viral claim, Giants QB Jaxson Dart has broken the record for most NFL jerseys sold in 24 hours
Fact Check: Did Trump pardon 77 people who stole from Medicare?
According to the viral claim, Trump pardoned 77 people who stole from Medicare.
Fact Check: Did the US seize $1B in Iranian crypto assets as claimed by Scott Bessent?
Scott Bessent claimed the campaign has weakened Iran's stability, causing salary delays, inflation, and greater dependence on food vouchers
Fact Check: Did Trump call himself ‘most respected president ever’ in a social media post?
Many social media users believed the Truth Social screengrab was authentic, while others questioned whether Trump had actually made the statement
Fact Check: Is the video showing a deadly US attack on an Iranian drone carrier real?
The video surfaced after the US shot down four Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz
Fact Check: Do polls show Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's approval linked to Zohran Mamdani ties?
Viral posts claim AOC’s approval ratings are slipping in New York, with some blaming her reported ties to Zohran Mamdani for the shift
Fact Check: Does viral video show renewed US airstrike in Iran?
CENTCOM confirmed a round of 'self-defence' strikes on southern Iran
Fact Check: Did Sean Penn call Trump 'an enemy of the state' and 'mankind'?
The quote against Trump began circulating in late May, claiming to be from Sean Penn
Fact Check: Did Pete Hegseth threaten to kill Emir of Qatar?
According to the rumor, Pete Hegseth threatened Qatar’s Emir after Trump warned Oman amid tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz
Fact Check: Did Joe Biden spend 26 days at Walter Reed in 2024?
A post claimed that Freedom of Information Act records showed Joe Biden was absent from public duties for nearly a month in 2024
Fact Check: Did AOC leak classified ICE plans to Antifa leaders in Minneapolis?
A post claimed that AOC was heavily involved in an alleged Antifa operation linked to a confrontation in which ICE officers were nearly run over
Fact Check: Did Don Jr say Arlington visit reminded him of family's financial 'sacrifices'?
Following the Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, a rumor about Donald Trump Jr went viral