Fact Check: Matthew McConaughey did not publicly praise Trump and call him a 'great friend,' despite claims

The fabricated quote originated from social media and blog pages that use AI tools to create stories about public figures.

Did Matthew McConaughey publicly praise Trump, calling him 'a great friend'?

The fabricated quote originated from social media and blog pages that use AI tools to create stories about public figures.

Did Matthew McConaughey say he's never met anyone 'braver' or 'smarter' than Trump?

We found nearly identical posts crediting Mick Jagger with the same quote attributed to McConaughey.

Comedians dig at Trump as Bill Maher accepts Mark Twain prize at Kennedy Center

Bill Maher accepted the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center as comedians took multiple digs at President Donald Trump ...