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stated on January 15, 2020 a Facebook post
Sex traffickers are using a zip-tie contraption on the door handles of vehicles “to trick females into looking down and digging for something in their purse to cut with ... Once they’re distracted, boom! They are quickly forced into another vehicle, never to be seen again by their people.”
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By Bill McCarthy • February 29, 2020
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stated on December 27, 2019 a Facebook post
“The Social Security check is now (or soon will be) referred to as a ‘Federal Benefit Payment.’”
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By Samantha Putterman • February 28, 2020
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stated on February 26, 2020 online posts
Says the CDC recommends men shave their beards to protect against coronavirus.
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By Samantha Putterman • February 27, 2020
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stated on February 9, 2020 a headline
“Obama ordered CIA to train ISIS Jihadists”
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By Madison Czopek • February 27, 2020
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stated on February 25, 2020 a video
Coronavirus patients are being "cremated alive" in China.
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By Daniel Funke • February 26, 2020
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stated on February 21, 2020 an image
"There is a group going to homes and pretending to be officials from home affairs. They have documents with the letterhead Department of Home Affairs and claim to be confirming that everyone has a valid ID for the upcoming census. They are robbing homes."
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By Daniel Funke • February 25, 2020
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stated on February 18, 2020 a Facebook post
“Socialist Workers Party leader Bernie Sanders supported Ayatollah Khomeini against the US, condemned president Carter for imperialism, and accused the hostages of being CIA spies.”
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By Samantha Putterman • February 25, 2020
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stated on February 9, 2020 a blog post
Quotes actor Will Smith as saying: “I’m not afraid to say that Trump and his supporters are ba…”
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By Bill McCarthy • February 25, 2020
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stated on June 16, 2018 a LinkedIn post shared on Facebook
“The mayor of Livermore California explains Trump’s popularity and success.”
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By Miriam Valverde • February 25, 2020
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stated on February 23, 2020 an image
Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., said “defending Trump is more important than the United States.”
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By Daniel Funke • February 25, 2020
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stated on February 11, 2020 a Facebook post
“Breaking: UK Prepares For Full Lockdown After Hundreds Of New Cases — Wuhan Super Virus Updates.”
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February 25, 2020
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stated on February 16, 2020 a Facebook post
A photo shows Air Force One at the 2020 Daytona 500.
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By Samantha Putterman • February 25, 2020
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stated on February 20, 2020 an image
“Bernie Sanders wants free health care for all and was asked how he would pay for it. His answer was raise taxes to 52% on anybody making over $29,000 per year.”
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By Daniel Funke • February 21, 2020
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stated on February 20, 2020 a story
Says the United Nations plans to “implant everyone with a biometric ID.”
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By Samantha Putterman • February 20, 2020
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stated on January 16, 2020 a Facebook post
Says if you take the oath of office on the Koran, “then you have committed treason.”
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February 20, 2020
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stated on February 9, 2020 a Facebook post
“Starbucks CEO Has Admitted She Doesnt Like White People”
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By Madison Czopek • February 20, 2020
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stated on February 14, 2020 a meme
Photo shows Bernie Sanders at the 1969 Stonewall riots.
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By Daniel Funke • February 18, 2020
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stated on July 21, 2019 a Facebook post
Says Kate Spade worked with the Clintons and suggests they were involved in her death.
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By Samantha Putterman • February 18, 2020
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stated on March 12, 2019 a Facebook post
“The KKK officially endorses Trump 2020.”
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February 17, 2020
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stated on February 2, 2020 a post
“When using a medical mask you’re supposed to use… white side out (this is the filter part) for when you’re not sick.”
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By Emily Venezky • February 14, 2020
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