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stated on January 13, 2021 a story:
Says Gen. David H. Berger, commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps., refused Nancy Pelosi’s request to use the Marines for inauguration security, telling her “we don’t work for you.”
False
By Samantha Putterman • January 17, 2021
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stated on January 15, 2021 a headline:
“Inauguration Cancelled, Trump Remains in Office.”
Pants on Fire!
By Amy Sherman • January 16, 2021
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stated on January 15, 2021 a Facebook post:
Says a photo shows armed soldiers protecting Joe Biden’s inauguration.
Mostly False
By Miriam Valverde • January 16, 2021
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stated on January 12, 2021 an Instagram post:
Says Joe Biden stayed silent about violence at Black Lives Matter protests.
False
By Tom Kertscher • January 16, 2021
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stated on January 6, 2021 a Facebook post:
“Coronavirus vaccinations seem to be causing 50 times the adverse events of flu vaccinations after just the first of two shots.”
Mostly False
By Tom Kertscher • January 15, 2021
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stated on January 10, 2021 a Facebook post:
A photo shows Democratic lawmakers wearing clothing and masks with the Nazi swastika.
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By Samantha Putterman • January 15, 2021
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stated on January 13, 2021 a Facebook post:
Photo shows Rep. Lauren Boebert with Capitol rioters before she gave them a tour of the building "one day before the insurrection."
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By Samantha Putterman • January 14, 2021
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stated on January 12, 2021 blogs:
Antifa provoked the shooting of Ashli Babbitt at the Capitol.
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By Noah Y. Kim • January 14, 2021
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stated on January 12, 2021 a Facebook post:
Says Rep. Pramila Jayapal was not wearing a mask in Congress during the U.S. Capitol mob.
Mostly False
By Bill McCarthy • January 14, 2021
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stated on January 13, 2021 a Facebook post:
Says President Trump has ordered the military to take over “major corrupt cities” to stay in office and that U.S. citizens will receive emergency alerts on their devices.
Pants on Fire!
By Samantha Putterman • January 13, 2021
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stated on January 12, 2021 a Facebook post:
Says Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted, “Let’s begin ‘The Purge’ to roundup all Conservative traitors.”
Pants on Fire!
By Ciara O'Rourke • January 13, 2021
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stated on January 11, 2021 a Facebook post:
“The U.S. Department of State … released a statement on their website stating that Donald J. Trump's term ended” on Jan. 11, 2021.
Mostly False
By Noah Y. Kim • January 12, 2021
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stated on January 11, 2021 a Facebook post:
Nancy Pelosi is no longer the Speaker of the House
False
By Samantha Putterman • January 12, 2021
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stated on January 6, 2021 a Facebook post:
NPR posted a story about the Capitol breach before it happened.
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By Ciara O'Rourke • January 12, 2021
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stated on January 9, 2021 a screenshot:
A second impeachment means Donald Trump loses his lifetime pension, travel allowance, Secret Service detail, and his ability to run for public office.
Mostly False
By Daniel Funke • January 11, 2021
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stated on January 6, 2021 a Facebook post:
Says Mike Pence changed “his Twitter banner photo to Biden and Harris.”
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • January 11, 2021
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stated on January 10, 2021 a Facebook post:
Video shows man upset because he was added to the no-fly list for storming the Capitol.
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • January 11, 2021
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stated on January 10, 2021 a story:
"Trump signs Insurrection Act - General Flynn to be appointed vice president."
False
By Samantha Putterman • January 11, 2021
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stated on January 10, 2021 an article:
Says Pope Francis “was arrested Saturday in connection with an 80-count indictment of charges including possession of child pornography, human trafficking, incest, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony fraud.”
Pants on Fire!
By Noah Y. Kim • January 11, 2021
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stated on January 10, 2021 a Facebook post:
Says Nancy Pelosi sent a letter to Portland’s mayor after demonstrations there “urging him to stick to the proven Democratic Play book.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • January 11, 2021
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