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5 VERIFIED ways you can fact-check online claims

It can be hard to distinguish between true and false information online. VERIFY compiled these five tips to help you fact-check for yourself.
Video claiming to show Manhattan DA dropping charges against Trump is fake

The fake video was created using an appearance Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg made in January 2022. The criminal investigation into Trump isn’t closed.

No, these photos don’t show Donald Trump being arrested

These photos claiming to show Trump being arrested aren’t real. They were created with Midjourney, an artificial intelligence program.
Yes, Donald Trump is the first former president to be indicted

At least two other former presidents came close to being criminally indicted, but they ultimately were not charged.
Yes, you can be elected president if you’ve been charged with or convicted of a crime

The eligibility requirements for president are outlined in the Constitution and don't exclude anyone with a criminal conviction or indictment.

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5 VERIFIED ways you can fact-check online claims

Video claiming to show Manhattan DA dropping charges against Trump is fake

No, these photos don’t show Donald Trump being arrested

Yes, Donald Trump is the first former president to be indicted

Yes, you can be elected president if you’ve been charged with or convicted of a crime

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