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No, these photographs of Trump hugging Fauci are not real

A Twitter account affiliated with Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign posted a video with AI-generated images of former president Trump hugging Anthony Fauci.
Yes, you can be elected president if you've been indicted or found guilty in a criminal or civil case

Presidential eligibility is outlined in the Constitution and doesn't exclude anyone who's been charged with a crime or found guilty in a criminal or civil case.

Yes, the president can declassify documents, but there isn’t a set protocol they have to follow

Former President Trump claimed documents found at Mar-a-Lago were “all declassified.” We explain why sitting presidents can declassify documents and how it works.
Viral posts falsely claim video shows gunman shooting at New Orleans houses

Several social media posts claim a video shows a gunman indiscriminately shooting at New Orleans houses. VERIFY confirmed the video was taken in Texas.
Yes, poor air quality from wildfire smoke affects pets

Poor air quality can irritate your pet’s eyes and respiratory tract. We VERIFY ways you can keep your pet safe from wildfire smoke inside and outside of your home.

VERIFY is on a mission to separate fact from fiction in news and social media. We respect truth above all and believe in transparency. If you see a story online or hear a rumor you want verified, let us know. Just tell us your name, city and the story you'd like us to VERIFY. All submissions may be used in a VERIFY segment or promotion.

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VERIFY

No, these photographs of Trump hugging Fauci are not real

Yes, you can be elected president if you've been indicted or found guilty in a criminal or civil case

Yes, the president can declassify documents, but there isn’t a set protocol they have to follow

Viral posts falsely claim video shows gunman shooting at New Orleans houses

Yes, poor air quality from wildfire smoke affects pets

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