Snopes media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give Snopes one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Leans left; Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans left. We have seen it on 21 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Snopes biased?
The rating organisations do not give Snopes one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Leans left; Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans left. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Snopes left or right?
The rating organisations do not give Snopes one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Leans left; Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is Snopes reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for Snopes are Ad Fontes Media: Very high factuality; Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What Snopes has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Snopes’s own report linked underneath.
President Donald Trump was photographed on Air Force One looking at a poster that appeared to read 'Kennedy Center DEMOLIS[HED]'. The image emerged as the Kennedy Center has been surrounded by fencing and amid a court examination of its controversial closure.
Snopes reported it asDo photos show Trump viewing printout about Kennedy Center demolition? (opens Snopes in a new tab)
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was dropped by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made during a performance. The departing acts cited solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to perceived silencing of voices speaking out against Israeli actions.
Snopes reported it asRobert Kraft, who blocked Macklemore performances, faced solicitation charge and appeared in Epstein files (opens Snopes in a new tab)
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani were seen laughing during the 25th anniversary commemoration of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Video of the moment, which occurred while victims' names were being read aloud, circulated online and drew criticism.
Snopes reported it asDoes video show Mamdani and AOC smiling, laughing at 9/11 ceremony? Claim omits key context (opens Snopes in a new tab)
Jimmy Kimmel announced his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico would not air on ABC due to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) pressure. The interview will instead be posted on YouTube. The decision comes amid a broader dispute between ABC's parent company, Disney, and the FCC over broadcast licenses.
Snopes reported it asDid FCC threaten Jimmy Kimmel over Talarico interview? What we know (opens Snopes in a new tab)
President Donald Trump has proposed giving $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House and Senate in the upcoming midterms. The plan is projected to cost $1.2 trillion and has raised concerns about inflation.
Snopes reported it asTrump pledged $5K 'dividend' to every US adult if GOP wins midterms. Can he do that? (opens Snopes in a new tab)
Families of victims of the 9/11 attacks are calling for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to not attend the 25th anniversary memorial ceremony at Ground Zero. A petition to ban him has gathered over 98,000 signatures, and families plan to ignore him if he attends.
Snopes reported it asSome 9/11 victims' families want Mamdani to stay away from memorial event (opens Snopes in a new tab)
New York Governor Kathy Hochul wore a hijab during a visit to the Islamic Cultural Center of New York, stating it was a gesture of respect. The appearance, occurring two weeks before the anniversary of 9/11, prompted criticism from conservative commentators and Republican figures.
Snopes reported it asYes, Kathy Hochul covered her head while speaking at NYC mosque (opens Snopes in a new tab)
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America.' Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the decision, stating Canadians will continue to call it 'Lake Ontario,' a name with Indigenous roots predating both countries.
Snopes reported it asLake Ontario isn't named after Canadian province (opens Snopes in a new tab)
Senator Mitch McConnell has been absent from public view for at least 74 days, sparking speculation about his health. His office has provided limited updates following a June 14 hospitalisation, leading to questions about his recovery and return to the Senate.
Snopes reported it asVideo claiming to show McConnell barely moving for 20 hours on Senate floor is heavily edited (opens Snopes in a new tab)
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced the United States has withdrawn its positions on discoverability and labelling, and confirmed that measures promoting French language and Canadian culture will not be subject to future trade actions.
Snopes reported it asDid Trump demand changes to Canada's French language rules for trade deal? What we know (opens Snopes in a new tab)
Iranian state media broadcast a video that allegedly suggests how to kill Barron Trump and offers a $10 million bounty for information. The Secret Service confirmed it is aware of the video and investigating the threats.
Snopes reported it asDid Iran put $10M bounty on Barron Trump? (opens Snopes in a new tab)
Thousands of federally protected wild horses are reportedly being sold for slaughter, according to a New York Times investigation. A loophole in the Bureau of Land Management's sales program allows animals to be purchased and then sent to slaughterhouses, primarily outside the US.
Snopes reported it asIs Trump admin allowing sale of protected wild horses to slaughterhouses? What we know (opens Snopes in a new tab)
Natalie Harp, a close aide to Donald Trump, worked in the White House for more than a year without a routine security clearance, according to reports. Trump personally intervened to prompt her to complete the process after concerns were raised by White House counsel and security officials.
Snopes reported it asNatalie Harp allegedly sent 2 emotional letters to Trump. Here's what we know (opens Snopes in a new tab)
The US Navy is reviewing plans to rename a Ford-class aircraft carrier currently designated USS Doris Miller, a Black sailor recognised for heroism at Pearl Harbor. Sources say internal discussions include honouring Donald Trump, which would be unprecedented for a sitting president.
Snopes reported it asUnpacking claim USS Doris Miller will be renamed after Trump instead of Black WWII hero (opens Snopes in a new tab)
Natalie Harp, a close aide to Donald Trump known as his 'human printer', has become a focus of media attention after a Democratic senator mocked their relationship. Reports describe her role in printing articles and social media posts for Trump, while her estranged brother calls her dedication unhealthy.
Snopes reported it asDoes photo show Trump and White House aide Natalie Harp looking out helicopter window? (opens Snopes in a new tab)
US Senator Jon Ossoff criticised Donald Trump’s executive assistant Natalie Harp in a campaign speech, calling her part of the president’s detachment from leadership. The White House responded with personal insults, while Harp’s influence and proximity to Trump drew scrutiny from outlets across the political spectrum.
Snopes reported it asDoes photo show Trump and White House aide Natalie Harp looking out helicopter window? (opens Snopes in a new tab)
USS Abraham Lincoln crew endure record deployment amid food shortages and mental health crisis
Trust 96The USS Abraham Lincoln has spent over 250 days at sea without docking, the longest continuous deployment on record. Reports describe food shortages, malfunctioning toilets and sailors attempting to jump overboard. Congressional Democrats have demanded an explanation from the defence secretary.
Snopes reported it asInvestigating claim USS Abraham Lincoln sailors are trying to jump overboard (opens Snopes in a new tab)
Scott Jennings, a CNN contributor and former Bush adviser, is the early frontrunner to replace outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, though multiple sources say the selection process remains open. Chief of Staff Susie Wiles met Jennings at a Washington steakhouse, but other names, including Natalie Harp, are also under consideration.
Snopes reported it asKaroline Leavitt is stepping down as Trump's press secretary. Here are 25 claims we've investigated about her (opens Snopes in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump flew secretly from Turkey on an alternate military aircraft last month after an Iranian assassination threat was detected, according to reports. The White House had stated he was aboard Air Force One, but the press was left on a decoy flight as part of an elaborate ruse to conceal his departure.
Snopes reported it asIs this image of Trump hiding in plane catering cart authentic? Don't believe your eyes (opens Snopes in a new tab)
During a recent speaking engagement in Las Vegas, Donald Trump's hair appeared noticeably fuller and more voluminous than usual, prompting speculation that he might be wearing a wig. Hairstylists and experts in men's hair replacement systems told HuffPost the change was likely due to dye and styling, not a hairpiece. Social media erupted with jokes and memes about the president's appearance.
Snopes reported it asFootage of Trump's Las Vegas speech sparks unproven wig rumor (opens Snopes in a new tab)
Who says so
3 organisations have published a rating for this outlet, in their own words. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
Very high factuality
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for Snopes.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States
- Official site
- snopes.com
- Seen publishing on
- snopes.com
- Access
- Free to read
- Wikipedia
- Entry
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 21
- Reports listed
- 21
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
21 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 6 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and Snopes ran the story anyway.
Across the 21 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Snopes: its report arrived a median of 2 days after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 20 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 20 September 2026. Ratings pulled 6 September 2026.
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