Latest Fact-Checks By Samantha Putterman

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Afghan refugees arrive at Dulles International Airport

Comparison of refugee, Social Security payments is outdated and exaggerated

September 30, 2021

The government pays out "$2,125/month in refugee benefits to refugees resettled in the United States," while Social Security recipients “who have paid into the system…

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The US Supreme Court hasn’t ruled against the COVID-19 vaccines or mandatory vaccinations

September 28, 2021

"Breaking news — US Supreme Court has canceled universal vaccination in the United States."

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No, the FDA didn’t say unvaccinated people know more about the COVID-19 shots than the vaccinated

September 24, 2021

The FDA advisory board said unvaccinated people are more educated than most people who have gotten the COVID-19 vaccines.

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No, the FDA hasn’t approved cigarettes, or any tobacco product

August 30, 2021

“Friendly reminder: Cigarettes are FDA approved.”

No, doctors in South Florida did not walk off the job or protest while patients needed care

August 25, 2021

75 doctors in South Florida walked out in protest as their hospital was flooded with unvaccinated COVID-19 patients

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Officer who shot Ashli Babbitt wasn’t assigned to any Congress member’s security detail, police say

July 14, 2021

A bodyguard of a high-ranking Democrat in Congress fired the shot that killed Ashli Babbitt on Jan. 6.

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Viral video shows a soccer celebration in Buenos Aires, not protests in Cuba

July 13, 2021

Says this crowd video shows the ongoing protests in Cuba.

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There’s no evidence these politicians were killed over their countries’ refusal of COVID-19 vaccines

July 12, 2021

Haiti, Tanzania and Madagascar refused the COVID-19 vaccines and now all three of their presidents have died unexpectedly.

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Social media post misrepresents preliminary data on miscarriages and COVID-19 vaccines

July 9, 2021

A study found an “82% miscarriage rate” among women between 30 days and 20 weeks pregnant who got an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

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News outlets didn’t ignore a six-time Olympic medalist due to her stance on gun rights

July 9, 2021

News organizations and sponsors ignored the accomplishments of Kim Rhode, a six-time Olympic medalist, because of her support of the Second Amendment.

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No, players on the US women’s soccer team didn’t disrespect flag, veteran during national anthem

July 6, 2021

Members of the US Women’s National Soccer team turned their backs on the flag as a 98-year-old World War II veteran played the anthem.

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No, the Make-A-Wish Foundation isn’t granting wishes only to vaccinated children

July 2, 2021

Says the Make-A-Wish Foundation will grant wishes only to fully vaccinated children.

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