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stated on August 3, 2020 a Facebook post

“This man funds #ANTIFA. He is a real #NAZI. His name is George Soros.”

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By Ciara O'Rourke • August 6, 2020

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stated on August 3, 2020 a Facebook post

Says Angela Merkel is the daughter of Adolf Hitler, Justin Trudeau is the son of Fidel Castro and Barbara Bush is the daughter of Aleister Crowley.

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By Ciara O'Rourke • August 6, 2020

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stated on August 3, 2020 a Facebook post

Photo shows Angela Merkel, Theresa May and Dalia Grybauskaitė as teenagers.

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By Ciara O'Rourke • August 5, 2020

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stated on July 31, 2020 a Facebook post

“At John Lewis funeral Obama told a room full of people that rooms full of people is too dangerous so we must mail in vote.”

False

By Ciara O'Rourke • August 5, 2020

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stated on August 3, 2020 a Facebook post

Photo shows “Myrtle Beach 30 minutes ago.”

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By Ciara O'Rourke • August 5, 2020

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stated on July 15, 2020 a Facebook post

Says Bubba Watson wrote a viral Facebook post about Black Lives Matter.

Pants on Fire!

By Ciara O'Rourke • August 4, 2020

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stated on August 1, 2020 a Facebook post

Photo shows “7 Marines killed in training exercise yesterday.”

Mostly False

By Ciara O'Rourke • August 4, 2020

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stated on August 2, 2020 a Facebook post

Says Bill Gates said, “We need to develop a digital certificate that shows who has received all the vaccinations. Only those with all the required vaccinations may travel, visit churches, participate in sports and music events, get a job, etc.”

False

By Ciara O'Rourke • August 4, 2020

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stated on August 2, 2020 a Facebook post

“$258,000/month: Amount Blake Griffin will pay in child support to ex Brynn Cameron.”

False

By Ciara O'Rourke • August 3, 2020

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stated on July 21, 2020 a Facebook post

“CNN is at it again. Putting a black guy’s head on a lily white dude to push an agenda.”

False

By Ciara O'Rourke • August 3, 2020

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stated on July 30, 2020 a Facebook post

Says Herman Cain died of cancer, not COVID-19.

False

By Ciara O'Rourke • July 31, 2020

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stated on July 15, 2020 a Facebook post

Says George Floyd appeared on Judge Judy.

False

By Ciara O'Rourke • July 31, 2020

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stated on July 29, 2020 a tweet

Says Donald Trump was caught on a hot mic insulting his supporters.

Pants on Fire!

By Ciara O'Rourke • July 31, 2020

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stated on July 12, 2020 a Facebook post

A common cold can cause a positive COVID-19 test.

False

By Ciara O'Rourke • July 31, 2020

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stated on July 29, 2020 a Facebook post

Photos show Portland, Ore., after protests.

Pants on Fire!

By Ciara O'Rourke • July 30, 2020

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stated on July 21, 2020 a Facebook post

“The NFL agreed to give the domestic terror group, BLM, 250 million dollars.”

False

By Ciara O'Rourke • July 30, 2020

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stated on July 29, 2020 a Facebook post

A photo shows Portland protesters pointing lasers at federal officers.

False

By Ciara O'Rourke • July 30, 2020

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stated on July 28, 2020 a Facebook post

“If you have worked during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Labor has finally authorized up to $4,800 in hazard pay for qualified essential workers.”

Pants on Fire!

By Ciara O'Rourke • July 30, 2020

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stated on July 22, 2020 a Facebook post

“SpongeBob’s license address is Jeffrey Epstein’s private island!”

False

By Ciara O'Rourke • July 30, 2020

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stated on July 11, 2020 a Facebook post

“Joe Biden takes a knee after spotting an American flag near his childhood home in Pennsylvania.”

False

By Ciara O'Rourke • July 30, 2020

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