A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week. None of these stories are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked these out; here are the real facts:
NOT REAL: Trump Just Ended Obama’s Vacation Scam And Sent Him A Bill You Have To See To Believe
THE FACTS: This story claims President Donald Trump has cut off more than $2 billion earmarked for funding of former President Barack Obama’s vacations through 2036. The story cites the source of the money as the Office of Presidential Visits and Vacations, which doesn’t exist. Since leaving office in January, Obama has vacationed in California, the British Virgin Islands and Tahiti. The story originated with thelastlineofdefense.org, an admitted hoax site.
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NOT REAL: NASA Confirms Earth Will Experience 15 Days Of Darkness In November 2017