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Jordan Liles

Jordan Liles is a Senior Reporter who has been with Snopes since 2016.
Users joked on social media about a fake post created as a joke making it appear as if President Joe Biden had said he was stroking his genitals.

Biden Posted 'I'm Stroking My [Expletive]' on Social Media?

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Jordan Liles
May 2, 2024 "No community notes so this must be real," one user joked under the post on X (formerly Twitter).
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Are Clorox Wipes Not Safe for Use on 'Food Surfaces' for High Chairs, Countertops and Tables?

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Jordan Liles
May 1, 2024 A video went viral in April 2024 showing a mother talking about the purported dangers of cleanin ...
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An online story claimed a toddler had been missing for 2 days until rescuers saw a pit bull wander into the yard and also mentioned a veterinarian.

Toddler Missing For 2 Days Until a Vet Checked Her Pit Bull?

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Jordan Liles
May 1, 2024 "Panic gripped the small town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as news spread of four-year-old Lucy ...
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A Facebook ad claimed there was heartbreaking news about Meghan the Duchess of Sussex, better known as Meghan Markle, but it all led to a scam for Derm La Fleur Deluxe Anti-Aging Serum.

Meghan Markle Made a 'Heartbreaking' Announcement, Leaving British Royal Family 'Furious'?

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Jordan Liles
April 30, 2024 The British royal family is no stranger to rumors. However, this one from April 2024 had a uniqu ...
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Angelina Jolie Said 'Arabs and Muslims Are Not Terrorists' and 'World Should Unite Against Israel'?

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Jordan Liles
April 29, 2024 Snopes looked for the origins of a quote that had been shared online for nearly two decades.
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Video Shows People Yelling Expletives at Biden in Sheetz Convenience Store?

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Jordan Liles
April 29, 2024 The video was reshared on X by Simon Ateba, who is listed as the chief White House correspondent ...
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Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus Said They Will Leave US If Trump Wins 2024 Election?

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Jordan Liles
April 29, 2024 Similar rumors about other celebrities have circulated ahead of previous U.S. elections.
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A quote from Kurt Vonnegut tells a story about buying one envelope at a time and says human beings are dancing animals.

Kurt Vonnegut Once Told a Story About Buying 1 Envelope at a Time?

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Jordan Liles
April 29, 2024 "Kurt Vonnegut tells his wife he's going out to buy an envelope," a popular Facebook post began.
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A rumor said Joe Biden finished 76th in a class of 85 at Syracuse University College of Law in 1968.

Biden Finished 76th Academically in a Class of 85 at Syracuse University College of Law in 1968?

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Jordan Liles
April 27, 2024 "The Democrats literally pick from the bottom of the barrel," a user on X (formerly Twitter) cla ...
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Michelle Obama Once Called Harvey Weinstein 'Wonderful Human Being,' 'Good Friend' and 'Powerhouse'?

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Jordan Liles
April 26, 2024 "Harvey Weinstein is a 'wonderful human being and a good friend, and just a powerhouse' — Michel ...
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A TikTok video made for a gag led people to believe the Carousel of Progress ride purportedly at Disney World malfunctioned and led to a cast member calling out the person recording the video.

TikToker Threatened by Disney World Cast Member After Refusing To Stop Filming Broken Ride?

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Jordan Liles
April 26, 2024 "And to the man filming in the black jacket, please find a cast member at the end of the perform ...
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Online users claimed Biden said of the standard Christian Bible the words I almost wanted to buy one just to see what the hell is in it.

Did Biden Say of the Bible, 'I Almost Wanted to Buy One Just to See What the Hell's in It'?

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Jordan Liles
April 26, 2024 In the run-up to U.S. elections, quotes from political candidates are sometimes not presented in ...
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A post on X formerly known as Twitter included a video clip purportedly of diner patrons saying the US Pledge of Allegiance.

Fox Video Shows '1 Million White Dudes' at PA Diner 'Organically' Reciting Pledge of Allegiance?

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Jordan Liles
April 25, 2024 (Updated: April 26, 2024) Users on X were critical of diners shown reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Those users missed o ...
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A scam making the rounds online led users to a malicious website meant to scare them into believing Apple Security Centre, MacOS Secure Services, Microsoft Support, Windows Defender Scan or some other service had detected a Trojan virus threat called Ads fiancetrack2 dll on a device.

Facebook Ads Falsely Claim Jaden Smith, Rowan Atkinson Died to Promote This Very Dangerous Scam

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Jordan Liles
April 25, 2024 Meta, the owner of Facebook, accepted money for ads displaying the death hoaxes. People who clic ...
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Online posts falsely claimed Elon Musk fired the entire cast of The View after acquiring ABC and had the headline reading Elon Musk shakes up television with daring acquisition and dismissal.

Elon Musk Fired 'The View' Cast After Acquiring ABC?

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Jordan Liles
April 25, 2024 An online article claimed Musk "took this daring step due to his dissatisfaction with the show’s ...
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A rumor claimed the Circle K convenience store and gas station chain discriminated against LGBT job seekers, specifically gay men and trans-women, by automatically weeding out applicants who had been convicted of child sex crimes.

Circle K Discriminated Against LGBTQ+ Job-Seekers by Weeding Out Child-Sex Offenders?

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Jordan Liles
April 23, 2024 "This is satire, right? It’s gotta be satire," a user on X remarked.
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A fake flower called cats eye dazzle is being shared online next to sales for supposed seeds, all based on photos generated by AI.

People Are Buying Fake 'Cat's Eye Dazzle' Flower Seeds from China, Based on AI-Generated Photos

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Jordan Liles
April 23, 2024 "This AI garbage is all over social media — especially Facebook — and thousands of people eat it ...
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An online rumor said Reba McEntire was facing serious charges and asked for prayers regarding a lawsuit involving Martha MacCallum and Fox News.

Country Star Reba McEntire Faces 'Serious Charges' and Asked for Prayers Regarding Fox News Lawsuit?

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Jordan Liles
April 23, 2024 "Martha MacCallum was furious after seeing multiple sponsors cease sponsorship and starting to s ...
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A rumor said Joe Biden finished 76th in a class of 85 at Syracuse University College of Law in 1968.

Biden Graduated 76th in a Class of 85 at Syracuse University College of Law in 1968?

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Jordan Liles
April 22, 2024 A meme about Joe Biden's placement in his 1968 graduating class went viral in April 2024.
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A TikTok video led people to believe Harrison Ford gave a pro-Palestinian speech in favor of protesters who support what they call a free Palestine.

Harrison Ford Called 'Free Palestine' Supporters 'Force of Nature' in Speech?

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Jordan Liles
April 22, 2024 "There's a new force of nature at hand, stirring all over the world. They are the young people w ...
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