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stated on January 30, 2019 a Facebook post
Says it’s “OK to kill babies once born” in Virginia.
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February 27, 2020
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stated on November 15, 2019 a Facebook post
“If you have the Flu… get these two items… Sambucol (and) Oscillococcinum… in 48 hours you will feel better. In 72 hours you will be almost symptom-free.”
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By Emily Venezky • February 27, 2020
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stated on February 25, 2020 a Facebook post
Says a photo of Pete Buttigieg in a military uniform was staged.
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By Daniel Funke • February 27, 2020
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stated on February 20, 2020 a Facebook post
Says “The Simpsons” predicted the coronavirus.
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February 27, 2020
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stated on February 15, 2020 an image
High levels of sulfur dioxide in Wuhan “may be a sign of mass cremations of victims of the coronavirus."
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By Daniel Funke • February 26, 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 23, 2020 a Facebook post
“Trump’s farmer bailout is now twice the size of Obama’s GM bailout. The big difference is GM paid their bailout back — with interest.”
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February 26, 2020
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stated on February 19, 2020 a Facebook post
Says the 2008 book “End of Days” predicted the current coronavirus outbreak.
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February 26, 2020
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stated on February 25, 2020 a Facebook post
Says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement “will be at every polling station” on Nov. 3, 2020.
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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 18, 2020 a YouTube post
Says 20 million Chinese converted to Islam after it’s proven that the coronavirus doesn’t affect Muslims.
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February 25, 2020
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stated on February 19, 2020 a Facebook post
Say Bernie Sanders said, “Italians are gangsters and Irish are drunk and Jews are greedy and black people smell.”
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February 25, 2020
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stated on February 10, 2020 a Facebook post
“Violent crime in South Bend doubled during Mayor Pete’s tenure.”
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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 4, 2020 a Facebook post
"Bloomberg says he wants to ban guns holding more than three rounds."
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February 24, 2020
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stated on February 19, 2020 a Facebook post
"Pardons — Obama: 1,927, Trump: 26. And Trump is abusing that power?"
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February 24, 2020
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