In the tumultuous landscape of American politics, particularly during election seasons, the battle over truth has intensified. Recent statements by Donald Trump, such as the fabricated claim that immigrants consume pets, highlight the spread of misinformation. With the rise of platforms like FactCheck.org and PolitiFact, fact-checking is becoming essential in countering political lies. However, as skepticism toward media increases, even fact-checkers face accusations of bias, further complicating the public’s trust in information. This cycle raises critical questions about who verifies the verifiers and how to rebuild confidence in an era of ‘alternative facts.’