Alex Demas
Alex Demas is a fact checker at The Dispatch and is based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the company in 2023, he worked in England as a financial journalist and earned his MA in Political Economy at King's College London. When not heroically combating misinformation online, Alex can be found mixing cocktails, watching his beloved soccer team Aston Villa lose a match, or attempting to pet stray cats.
No, Ben Carson Is Not Hawking CBD Gummies to Treat Hypertension
Web pages carrying his endorsement are fake.
Fact Checking Claims That Volodymyr Zelensky Bought a $20 Million Florida Mansion
The home is for sale but remains an active listing.
Does Minnesota’s New State Flag Resemble That of an Autonomous Somali State?
Social media posts are sharing a design that was rejected in the selection process.
Assessing Claims About a Supposed Investigation Into the Former Italian Health Minister
There is currently no evidence to suggest Roberto Speranza is on the verge of facing murder charges.
How Much Would Kevin McCallister’s Shopping Trip Cost in 2023?
Contemporary comparisons tend to leave out the increase in wages.
Fact Checking Claims About Israeli Soldiers and the ‘Seed of Amalek’
Two IDF sources seemingly confirmed the accuracy of the viral incident.
Fact Checking Claims that Lloyd Austin ‘Threatened’ to Send American Troops to Fight Russia
Tucker Carlson mischaracterized Austin’s comments during a classified briefing.
Release of January 6 Footage Prompts New Misleading Claims of Police Complicity
Right-wing outlets are selectively promoting footage of ‘peaceful protesters’ and ignoring footage of actual violence.
Fact Checking the Fourth Republican Presidential Primary Debate
On Nikki Haley and Boeing, U.S. troops in Ukraine, and transgender guidance in New Jersey schools.
