2024 Election
Kamala Harris
Donald Trump
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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Izz Scott LaMagdeleine is the web producer/production editor for Snopes. They were first hired as a fact-checker, and previously worked in audience engagement at publications like CalMatters, The Texas Tribune, and PolitiFact. Their explainer on gender-affirming care was a finalist for an award by the Institute of Nonprofit News, as part of the Tribune’s package “Gender Affirming Care in Texas.” The explainer was also cited as a source on Wikipedia. Izz is a proud member of the Trans Journalists Association, Online News Association, and Ida B. Wells Society. In addition to their work at Snopes, they love Studio Ghibli movies, singing along to Carly Rae Jepsen bops, and soup.
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Every Claim We've Fact-Checked Related to Trump, Vance and Immigration

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 27, 2024 ...
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Our Fact Checks About What Trump Has Allegedly Said During 2024 Campaign

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 26, 2024 The former U.S. president has made many claims during his quest for reelection.
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Rumors Involving Harris That Are Circulating Ahead of Election Day

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 25, 2024 These claims promoted by the vice president — or targeting her — have gained internet attention ...
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Claims We've Fact-Checked Involving Trump During 2024 Campaign

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 24, 2024 A lot has happened since the former president announced his reelection bid in November 2022.
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Rumors About Walz We've Fact-Checked During 2024 Election

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 16, 2024 Soon after Harris picked the Minnesota governor as her running mate, the internet lit up with ru ...
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Every Claim Harris Has Made That We've Fact-Checked During 2024 Presidential Campaign

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 12, 2024 We've fact-checked many claims the Democratic vice president has made during her run for the nat ...
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Rumors About Harris' Politics, History That Snopes Has Fact-Checked

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 5, 2024 Since U.S. President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Harris, ma ...
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Walz Has Been the Target of These True — and False — Claims

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sept. 28, 2024 Rumors about Walz, his family and even his dog have spread since Vice President Kamala Harris ta ...
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A Collection of Rumors About JD Vance That are Circulating Before Election Day

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sept. 27, 2024 Since JD Vance became former U.S. President Donald Trump's running mate, the Ohio senator has be ...
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In Honor of Jimmy Carter's 100th Birthday, Here Are 18 Fact-Checks About the Former US President

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sept. 27, 2024 The former president turns 100 on Oct. 1, 2024. In honor of the occasion, we rounded up our favo ...
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Map Shows All French Churches 'Set on Fire, Vandalized or Attacked in Recent Years'?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sept. 17, 2024 The map often spreads in the wake of large fires at French churches that make global headlines.
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Trump Didn't Once Say Republicans Are the 'Dumbest Group of Voters'

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sept. 5, 2024 We first wrote about the quote in 2015.
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No, Michelle Obama Isn't Trans — But Here's Why Her Critics Repeat the False Claim

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug. 22, 2024 Social media posts calling the former first lady "Big Mike" circulated after her speech at the 2 ...
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Mickey Mouse Replaced as Disney's Mascot?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug. 13, 2024 Mouse Trap News often goes viral because of its Disney satire.
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Toddlers in 1920s Were Hung Outside Apartment Windows in Baby Cages for 'Proper Fresh Air'?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug. 4, 2024 The "portable baby cage" was allegedly patented in 1922.
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Neil Armstrong Flubbed 1st Words on the Moon? Remembering the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
July 20, 2024 No matter how well-documented an event, people will still have their doubts. That's where Snopes ...
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Map Really Shows All French Churches 'Set on Fire, Vandalized or Attacked in Recent Years'?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
July 12, 2024 The map often spreads in the aftermath of large fires at French churches that make global headlines.
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Woman Dragged Down Stairs by Paranormal Forces in Viral Video?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
July 11, 2024 The clip appeared to show an attack by paranormal forces, perhaps by a ghost or demon. 
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10 Fact Checks About Fourth of July and Founding Fathers

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
July 4, 2024 In honor of the holiday, we rounded up 10 of our best fact checks about it and the Founding Fathers.
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The Facts About Former Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's 2019 Abortion Remarks

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
July 1, 2024 Former U.S. President Donald Trump repeated the claim about Northam during the first 2024 presid ...
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