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stated on March 21, 2020 a Facebook post
"If you are in Las Vegas and you get a knock on your door from NV Power, 2020 Census or CVD-19 testers, do not open your door. They are robbing people at gunpoint."
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March 25, 2020
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stated on March 22, 2020 a Facebook post
“Boil some orange peels wit cayenne pepper in it stand over the pot breathe in the steam so all that mucus can release from yo nasal… MUCUS is the problem its where THE VIRUS LIVES!!!”
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By Emily Venezky • March 25, 2020
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stated on March 24, 2020 a Facebook post
Says Gov. Tony Evers is “pushing firearm confiscation orders”
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By Eric Litke • March 25, 2020
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stated on March 21, 2020 an Instagram post
Says Russia unleashed more than 500 lions on its streets to ensure that people are staying indoors during this pandemic outbreak.
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By Samantha Putterman • March 24, 2020
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stated on March 23, 2020 social media posts
“Putin has stated: Russian citizens (have) 2 options: Stay home for 15 days or in jail for 5 years.”
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By Louis Jacobson • March 24, 2020
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stated on March 17, 2020 a Facebook post
"U.S. deaths since 1/22 (2020): COVID-19: 27, flu, 4,700; abortion: 118,000."
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March 24, 2020
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stated on March 21, 2020 a Facebook post
Quotes Joe Biden as saying “people who have never died before are now dying from coronavirus.”
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By Samantha Putterman • March 24, 2020
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stated on March 15, 2020 a Facebook post
Says businesses will give you free baby formula during the coronavirus outbreak.
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By Samantha Putterman • March 23, 2020
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stated on March 19, 2020 a Facebook post
"Huge! Results From Breaking Chloroquine Study Show 100% Cure Rate For Patients Infected With The Coronavirus."
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March 23, 2020
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stated on March 15, 2020 a Facebook post
“So Oscar Health, the company tapped by Trump to profit from covid tests, is a Kushner company. Imagine that, profits over national safety.”
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By Bill McCarthy • March 23, 2020
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stated on March 17, 2020 a Facebook post
“So Trump comes to Nashville to oversee damage from the tornado. He flies into the area in a helicopter to get there without further traffic problems in the city. He writes PERSONAL checks to those in need, with his personal accountant in tow.”
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By Madison Czopek • March 23, 2020
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stated on March 22, 2020 a Facebook post
“Go to 2020census.gov and fill out this census form so you can get your stimulus check.”
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March 23, 2020
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stated on March 18, 2020 on social media
Says “Senator Joe Manchin hit (an) all time low saying seniors and the disabled did not need the relief package $1000 on Fox News.”
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By Patrick Orsagos • March 23, 2020
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stated on March 19, 2020 a Facebook post
“Wisconsin is the only state where all Republicans voted against protecting its citizens.”
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By Eric Litke • March 20, 2020
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stated on March 15, 2020 a Facebook post
Says Joe Biden “just announced on CNN he will completely shut down drilling for oil and natural gas on day one of his administration.”
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March 20, 2020
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stated on February 2, 2020 a Facebook post
A list of 11 names are “Marines that gave their lives this week for everyone in this country. There is no media for them, not even a mention of their names.”
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March 20, 2020
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stated on March 18, 2020 an infographic
2019 coronavirus can live for "up to 3 hours in the air, up to 4 hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard up to 3 days on plastic and stainless steel.”
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By Daniel Funke • March 20, 2020
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stated on March 5, 2020 a Facebook post
Says 93,000 blacks didn’t vote in Milwaukee (in 2016)
Mostly True
By Eric Litke • March 19, 2020
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stated on March 17, 2020 a Facebook post
“People are going door to door in Colorado Springs stating they are COVID testing so they can rob people!!!!”
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March 19, 2020
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stated on March 19, 2020 a post
Says "there is no" COVID-19 virus.
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By Daniel Funke • March 19, 2020
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