About Author
Shanmugapriya Murugesan specializes in fact-checking. She covers a wide range of subjects, including US politics, international affairs, entertainment, celebrity death rumors, and misinformation surrounding breaking news. Her fact-driven writing is audience-focused, turning viral internet claims into clear and accessible fact-checking stories. She emphasizes accuracy and depth while making complicated subjects easy for readers to understand. She also has experience in content marketing and SEO.
Latest From Shanmugapriya Murugesan
Fact Check: Did Brad Pitt say he doesn't care about his children dropping his surname?
Following years of family tensions and a lengthy legal battle after their 2016 separation, several children have chosen to use only Jolie
Fact Check: Did Trump announce a dating app exclusively for MAGA men?
Users mocked the alleged MAGA dating app, questioning its appeal to women and joking about Grindr outages at RNC rallies
Fact Check: Was Taylor Swift seen crying as Donna Kelce consoled her over Travis' ankle injury?
A report described Taylor Swift as visibly worried about her husband and suggested that Donna Kelce and Caitlin Clark comforted her
Fact Check: Did viral video show election workers tampering with voting machines in Arizona?
A viral video allegedly shows Maricopa County election workers tampering with ballot-counting equipment ahead of the 2026 midterms
Fact Check: Is Joe Biden dead despite undergoing treatment for prostate cancer?
Joe Biden’s limited public visibility may also be contributing to the speculation
Fact Check: Did Emmanuel Macron blame Trump for unrest and riots in France?
An X post claimed Emmanuel Macron blamed Donald Trump for France’s riots, while Macron distinguished peaceful protesters from rioters and looters
Fact Check: Does a viral video show the Eiffel Tower burning during French protests?
A post by X user MrE claimed that student protesters set the iconic Eiffel Tower ablaze as demonstrations over education and living costs spread across France
Fact Check: Did Jeff Bezos deny his son’s $100K request because of Lauren Sanchez?
According to a viral claim, Jeff Bezos’ son Preston accused his father of withholding money under Lauren Sánchez’s influence
Fact Check: Is Trump's claim about immigrants causing protests in France true?
Donald Trump linked France's unrest to immigration, urging the country to close its borders amid clashes, looting and nationwide demonstrations
Fact Check: Did Kim Jong-un die after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage?
X users claimed Kim Jong-un had died, alleging that China deployed 9,000 troops to Pyongyang to support Kim Ju-ae amid succession fears
Fact Check: Has Trump decided to run the White House without a press secretary?
A viral post on X claimed that Donald Trump believes the White House can function without a press secretary and is in no hurry to appoint a replacement
Fact Check: Is Caitlyn Jenner transitioning back to being a man?
A viral post claims Caitlyn Jenner made the announcement, saying, 'I’m tired of pretending I have a period every month'
Fact Check: Will ballots marked by poll workers be disqualified in 2026 midterm elections?
The rumor gained traction after an X user shared a message allegedly received from a friend who had completed poll worker training
Fact Check: Does a viral video show Trump acting erratically after Georgia rally?
The footage sparked speculation on X about why Trump walked past the limousine and whether security agents had to direct him back toward it
Fact Check: Did Trump’s DOE scrap building accessibility rules for people with disabilities?
A Reddit post shows that the claim began circulating in 2025
Fact Check: Is Mike Pence implicated in DOJ’s investigation of John Bolton?
A post claimed that Mike Pence was being investigated for allegedly leaking sensitive national security information from Trump’s first administration
Fact Check: Did Iran's IRGC kill hundreds of US troops in Jordan?
The post attributed the claim to Iranian general Naghdi and alleged that an Iranian missile strike in Jordan killed 200 Americans
Fact Check: Did Trump admit to having major health issues during Rose Garden lunch?
Several users speculated about Trump's health and whether his comments could affect questions surrounding his fitness for office
Fact Check: Did Secret Service agents identify a threat during Trump's Wasilla rally?
The viral footage shows Secret Service agents reacting as a man approaches the stage while Trump speaks at the podium
Fact Check: Is viral image of Trump rally attendees punching an Epstein files protester real?
A viral image purporting to show an attack at Trump's Ohio rally has sparked debate online, but questions remain about its authenticity