Is it authentic?

Is the context accurate?

Is there evidence that proves the claim?

Is it based on solid reasoning?

Has it been posted or confirmed by a credible source?

No, these photos and videos were removed from their original context and shared as if they were related to current events. 

The evidence shows that these photos and videos were all taken before the June 2025 protests in Los Angeles, California. 

“A video of a burning police car in Los Angeles is from 2020, not 2025” 

“Video doesn’t show people setting Jeep on fire during 2025 LA protests”

“Fact Check: Photo Of Bricks Was NOT Taken In Los Angeles During Protests In Early June 2025” 

“Fake Images and Conspiracy Theories Swirl Around L.A. Protests”

Out-of-context images used to spread LA protest misinformation

 from the June 2025 protests in Los Angeles; it was filmed at an unrelated street takeover in March 2024.

 from the June 2025 protests; it dates to the May 2020 police brutality protests over George Floyd’s murder.

A photograph showing debris near train tracks 

 to these protests; it’s from 2022 and shows discarded packages and debris on railroad tracks.

 did occur between protesters and law enforcement during the demonstrations.

Photographs and videos are spreading online as evidence of chaotic scenes from the June 2025 protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids, but many are old, falsely labeled and taken out of context. Let’s look at the facts. 

These photographs and videos were widely spread by partisan accounts. 

Removing a photograph or video from its original context and sharing it as if it were genuine breaking news is a 

. These tricks of context are designed to provoke an emotional reaction and distort the facts about a newsworthy event. Here are some tips to recognize and debunk this manipulative misinformation:

When social media is overrun with posts about a hot-button issue, it is important to slow down and critically examine social media posts.

Considering where a photo or video originated is a good way to uncover important context.

If the source of a photo is unclear, a reverse image search may help uncover its origins.

This is not an authentic video of WNBA star Caitlin Clark talking about Angel Reese. 

This tutorial video teaches you the basics of doing a reverse image search.

Reverse Image Search Tutorial

Tutorial: Reverse image search

The evidence shows that this video was produced with artificial intelligence tools. 

Six things to know about AI

Six Things to Know About AI

“Fact Check: Video Of Caitlin Clark Describing Angel Reese Telling Her ‘You're Only Here Because You’re White’ Is NOT Authentic -- AI Made” 

AI-generated video falsely shows Caitlin Clark saying Angel Reese made racist remark

 of WNBA player Caitlin Clark speaking at a news conference.

 and had a physical confrontation at a recent game that ended with a flagrant foul call on Clark.

If this video were authentic, it would be widely available and included alongside genuine news reports. 

Learn to recognize conspiracy theories and explain what makes people vulnerable to conspiratorial thinking.

Conspiratorial Thinking

A viral video from May 2025 seems to show WNBA star Caitlin Clark saying that her rival Angel Reese made a racist remark to her, but the voice in the clip is AI-generated and the video features a montage of unrelated clips. Let’s look at the facts. 

No, this video was shared by engagement bait accounts. 

Learn about five types of misinformation.

Five types of misinformation

Artificial intelligence tools can be used to create convincing audio impersonations of high-profile figures, which makes it easy to fabricate a video falsely showing a controversial statement. Here are a few tips to spot these 

AI-generated video with audio may sound realistic, but it doesn’t always match up with a person’s mouth as they are speaking. The mismatch between the audio and the person speaking can be hidden with deceptive edits, such as cutting away from the speaker and letting the audio play over supplemental footage.

If this video were real and Clark truly made these remarks, it would be easy to turn up credible news reports about it. Remember, a lack of evidence should raise suspicion.

Controversial and provocative topics are often exploited with false and misleading claims, requiring extra scrutiny.

This is not authentic footage of the Ukrainian drone attack on Russian air bases. 

This video was removed from its original context of the video game and shared with the false claim that it showed war footage. 

The evidence shows that this clip was taken from the video game Arma 3. 

“Fact Check: Video Game Footage Does NOT Show Actual Destruction of Russian Strategic Bombers” 

"Fact Check: NOT Op Spider's Web! ARMA 3 clip shared as Ukraine's attack on Russian aircraft"

Video game clip falsely shared online as daring Ukraine  drone attack 

An 18-month Ukrainian military operation dubbed 

 culminated in a June 2025 drone attack that destroyed dozens of Russian aircraft.

A video is spreading on social media along with the claim that it shows Ukraine’s drone attack on four Russian airbases in June 2025, but the clip above was taken from a video game. Let’s look at the facts. 

Video game clip falsely shared online as daring Ukraine drone attack 

Photos, video clips and other media often spread on social media with inaccurate or misleading descriptions. Here are a few tips to spot these out-of-context claims:

Social media is flooded with content in the wake of breaking news, including posts that contain false information.

Taking a few moments to see if a viral claim is supported by reporting from credible news outlets is a good way to root out falsehoods.