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 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
Fact Check: Did US pull staff from Kyiv after Russia threats triggered evacuation rumors?
Viral posts claimed US Embassy personnel were leaving Kyiv after reports warned of possible Russian missile attacks
Fact Check: Did bad weather cause Trump to move Cabinet meeting from Camp David?
The speculation intensified after Trump spent around three hours at Walter Reed for what reports described as preventative health checks
Fact Check: Did Stephen Miller claim James Talarico is transgender?
The remarks came during a heated exchange on X after the DNC promoted James Talarico following Ken Paxton’s Republican Senate primary victory in Texas
Fact Check: Did AOC say she wants every adult in America to vote regardless of immigration status?
The claim surfaced as Ocasio-Cortez is making new moves toward a possible White House bid
Fact Check: Was JD Vance caught leaking critical information and could be removed by Trump?
A post noted that a president cannot legally fire a vice president unless the VP resigns or is impeached and removed by Congress
Fact Check: Is Donald Trump Jr’s wife Bettina Anderson the daughter of Epstein’s former banker?
Posts claimed Bettina Anderson is Jeffrey Epstein banker Harry Loy Anderson’s daughter, sharing an alleged character letter
Fact Check: Did Taylor Swift demand a prenup to protect her $2B empire before marrying Travis Kelce?
Viral claims alleged Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were preparing a strict prenup to keep their assets completely separate before marriage
Fact Check: Did Trump file an amicus brief with Supreme Court over probes targeting him?
As per the claim, Trump is arguing that the 'investigations against him during his presidency undermined the legitimacy of his first term'
Fact Check: Did Trump once tweet that Obama should be fired over rising gas prices?
Amid Iran tensions and rising gas prices, Donald Trump’s old tweet saying 'Gas prices are at crazy levels–fire Obama!' resurfaced
Fact Check: Did Trump say he might cancel the midterms if China meddles in US elections?
A viral post claimed Donald Trump said he might cancel the midterms if China helps Democrats win and later impeach him
Fact Check: Did Trump skip Don Jr’s Bahamas wedding because he was banned from the island?
After Donald Trump skipped the wedding, social media users speculated he was banned from entering the Bahamas over the E Jean Carroll civil case