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stated on 2020-03-17 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 2020-03-22 a Facebook post:
“Go to 2020census.gov and fill out this census form so you can get your stimulus check.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • March 23, 2020
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stated on 2020-03-18 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.”
Half-True
By Patrick Orsagos • March 23, 2020
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stated on 2020-03-19 a Facebook post:
“Wisconsin is the only state where all Republicans voted against protecting its citizens.”
Mostly True
By Eric Litke • March 20, 2020
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stated on 2020-03-15 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.”
Mostly False
By Tom Kertscher • March 20, 2020
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stated on 2020-02-02 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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By Tom Kertscher • March 20, 2020
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stated on 2020-03-18 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 2020-03-05 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 2020-03-17 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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By Ciara O'Rourke • March 19, 2020
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stated on 2020-03-19 a post:
Says "there is no" COVID-19 virus.
Pants on Fire!
By Daniel Funke • March 19, 2020
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stated on 2020-03-18 a Facebook post:
Says President Donald Trump said, “People are dying who have never died before.”
Pants on Fire!
By Bill McCarthy • March 19, 2020
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stated on 2020-03-15 a text post:
"George Soros owns the WuXi PHARMA LAB located in Wuhan, China where COVID-19 was developed and conveniently Broke Out."
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By Daniel Funke • March 19, 2020
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stated on 2020-03-18 a Facebook post:
Says Donald Trump tweeted, “I ordered the Treasury secretary to send checks to Americans! First however, we will go through your social media history from the last 4 years and search for any post with #NotMyPresident in it. I wouldn’t think of offending you with a check if I’m not your president! #MAGA”
Pants on Fire!
By Ciara O'Rourke • March 19, 2020
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stated on 2020-03-13 a viral image:
“President Trump, COVID-19 coronavirus: U.S. cases 1,329; U.S. deaths, 38; panic level: mass hysteria. President Obama, H1N1 virus: U.S. cases, 60.8 million; U.S. deaths, 12,469; panic level: totally chill. Do you all see how the media can manipulate your life.”
Mostly False
By Tom Kertscher • March 18, 2020
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stated on 2020-03-14 a Facebook post:
“Italy has decided not to treat their elderly for this virus.”
Mostly False
By Tom Kertscher • March 18, 2020
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stated on 2020-03-17 a Facebook post:
“All US citizens are entitled to $700 USD per week to stay at home to avoid the spread of COVID-19 novel coronavirus, starting from March 17.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • March 18, 2020
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stated on 2020-03-15 an image:
"COVID-19 started because we eat animals."
Mostly False
By Daniel Funke • March 18, 2020
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stated on 2020-03-16 a Facebook post:
Says Oprah Winfrey’s house “has been seized and they are excavating the property and digging up the tunnels!”
Pants on Fire!
By Miriam Valverde • March 18, 2020
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stated on 2020-03-11 a Facebook post:
“MSNBC actually said on air ‘I hope enough people die from coronavirus that it harms Trump’s re-election.’”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • March 18, 2020
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stated on 2020-03-13 a Facebook post:
In South Florida “all children and adults must remain in their homes” due to coronavirus.
Pants on Fire!
By Amy Sherman • March 17, 2020
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