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Monday, August 19, 2024

Checking the Facts: No, AIPAC didn't support Ilhan Omar's primary opponent | Fact check

Don Samuels is not on the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's list of its supported candidates. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 

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Checking the Facts

Mon Aug 19 2024

 
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Democratic House Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks to supporters after announcing her victory in the Minnesota Democratic Primary election at Nighthawks in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. August 13, 2024. REUTERS/Ben Brewer/File Photo

Don Samuels is not on the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's list of its supported candidates.

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A combination picture shows Republican vice presidential nominee U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) speaking during his first rally as Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump's running mate, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. July 20, 2024, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaking inside the Earth Rider Brewery in Superior, Wisconsin, U.S., January 25, 2024.
 

Post misrepresents VP candidate's military awards | Fact check

The post misrepresents the number of awards and medals Vance received during his military career.

A ladder used by migrants to cross into the United States from Mexico hangs from the border wall on the outskirts of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, September 15, 2023. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez
 

Walz ladder factory line wasn't backing illegal entry | Fact check

Tim Walz's quip about investing in a ladder factory is being misrepresented online as him supporting migrants illegally climbing over a border wall.

Democratic vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz takes a selfie with U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris during a visit to a campaign office, in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., August 9, 2024. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
 

No, Harris and Walz didn't pose with communist sign | Fact check

The image is altered. Photos and video from the event showed the background included a sign that said, "Kamala and the Coach."

Aug 14, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Jarren Duran (16) stands on the on deck circle during the first inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
 

No standing ovation for MLB player who used anti-gay slur | Fact check

Published reports and the TV broadcast make clear there was no standing ovation. A video purporting to show it was edited together from other games.

A missing poster is seen during a vigil for Riley Strain on Gay St. near the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 22, 2024. The body of missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain was discovered Friday morning in the Cumberland River in Nashville.
 

False claim images show teen missing from various places | Fact check

Officials in areas where the girl supposedly went missing had no record of any such incident. The posts have characteristics of social media scams.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally with Vice President Kamala Harris at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale on Aug. 9, 2024.
 

Walz coached for state championship football team in 1999 | Fact check

Tim Walz, who Kamala Harris chose as her running mate, was a coach for a Minnesota high school football team that won a state championship in 1999.

Oprah Winfrey spoke at Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's inauguration, Jan. 18, 2023    Rd Governors Inauguration 6
 

No, human remains were not found in Oprah's former home | Fact check

There is no evidence any human remains were found in any house connected to Winfrey. Property records also contradict the details of this claim.

U.S. Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz greets as he speaks at the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) 46th International Convention in Los Angeles, California, U.S. August 13, 2024. REUTERS/Ringo Chiu
 

Claim that Walz's daughter had $82K in loan relief is satire | Fact check

The claims originated on a satirical Facebook account, and its publisher confirmed they are 'definitely fabricated.'

Semi hit the South Kinnickinnic Avenue bridge again.
 

'Trump train' message edited onto photo of truck crash | Fact check

The text on the truck has been edited. The original photo shows the phrase "On the road to success, there are no shortcuts" on the truck.

 

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