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stated on May 28, 2019 a Facebook post
Says it was "a crime for Nixon to wiretap the Democrats at Watergate but OK for Obama to wiretap Republicans at Trump Tower.”
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By Bill McCarthy • May 21, 2020
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stated on April 27, 2020 a Facebook post
“If you have had a flu shot in the last 3-5 years, you will probably test positive” for COVID-19.
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May 21, 2020
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stated on June 9, 2017 a Facebook post
A photo shows Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump.
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May 21, 2020
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stated on May 14, 2020 a Facebook post
Says Ron Johnson and 36 other senators “voted for federal agencies to have access to your internet history without obtaining a warrant.”
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By Eric Litke • May 21, 2020
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stated on May 16, 2020 a Facebook post
Says a warning label on a box of disposable masks shows that they are ineffective at protecting against the spread of COVID-19.
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By Samantha Putterman • May 21, 2020
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stated on May 13, 2020 a Facebook post
“Due to the large number of people who will refuse the forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine because it will include tracking microchips, the Gates Foundation is now spending billions to ensure that all medical and dental injections and procedures include the chips.”
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May 20, 2020
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stated on May 19, 2020 an Instagram post
“A lot of people can get an additional $2,400” from the CARES Act “and they can do it every month!”
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By Miriam Valverde • May 20, 2020
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stated on April 22, 2020 a Facebook post
If you paid rent in March or April, “they got to give” you your money back.
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May 20, 2020
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stated on May 15, 2020 a blog post
“Bill Gates Explains That The COVID Vaccine Will Use Experimental Technology And Permanently Alter Your DNA”
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By Emily Venezky • May 20, 2020
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stated on May 11, 2020 a Facebook post
Says “the feds closed the courtroom” when El Chapo started naming Democrats he paid off.
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By Samantha Putterman • May 19, 2020
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stated on May 16, 2020 Facebook post
Says Gov. Tony Evers “is proposing a new plan, a 150 day shutdown of the state (5 MONTHS!) followed by a 120 day extension.”
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By Haley BeMiller • May 19, 2020
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stated on May 11, 2020 a Facebook post
“Autopsies prove that COVID-19 is” a blood clot, not pneumonia, “and ought to be fought with antibiotics” and the whole world has been wrong in treating the “so-called” pandemic.
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May 19, 2020
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stated on May 11, 2020 a Facebook post
“Gov. Wolf is not allowing companies that distribute U.S. flags to ship out orders to be placed at veteran’s graves for Memorial Day.”
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By Jessica Calefati • May 19, 2020
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stated on May 8, 2020 a Facebook post
Says wearing face masks is more harmful to your health than going without one.
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By Samantha Putterman • May 19, 2020
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stated on May 15, 2020 a Facebook post
Dr. Fauci says every American should be microchipped.
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By Madison Czopek • May 19, 2020
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stated on March 14, 2020 a Facebook post
Says kitchen worker in viral video is potentially spreading coronavirus by blowing into food containers.
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May 19, 2020
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stated on May 14, 2020 a Facebook post
If masks prevent coronavirus, governors would have given them to prison inmates instead of releasing them.
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May 19, 2020
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stated on May 12, 2020 a Facebook post
Anthony Fauci was on the Clinton Foundation board for 20 years and “currently serves on Gates Foundation.”
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May 19, 2020
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stated on April 30, 2020 a Facebook post
“Bill Gates admits his COVID-19 vaccine might kill nearly 1 million people.”
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May 19, 2020
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stated on May 14, 2020 a text post
“Hydroxychloroquine cures this ‘virus.’ It just so happens this is the treatment used for radiation sickness!!”
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By Daniel Funke • May 19, 2020
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