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Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Checking the Facts: This Tim Walz post attacking Ann Coulter is a fabrication | Fact check

There is no record of the post on Walz's verified X account and no credible evidence that it was ever posted in the first place. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 

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Checking the Facts

Tue Aug 27 2024

 
Aug 21, 2024; Chicago, IL, USA; Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz hugs son Gus Walz during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. Hope Walz is at left, Gwen Walz at right. Mandatory Credit: Mike De Sisti-USA TODAY

There is no record of the post on Walz's verified X account and no credible evidence that it was ever posted in the first place.

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Aug 22, 2024; Chicago, IL, USA; Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris celebrates on stage after she delivered her acceptance speech during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasper Colt-USA TODAY
 

American flags were on stage every night of DNC | Fact check

Numerous images and videos from the convention show flags on stage with speakers.

Aug 22, 2024; Chicago, IL, USA; Overall view during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike De Sisti-USA TODAY
 

'Death to America' chant added to video of DNC | Fact check

The chant was digitally added to footage of the convention. The audio originated from a video of a 2020 protest against police brutality.

A combination picture shows Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump reacting during a campaign rally held with Republican vice presidential nominee Senator JD Vance, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., August 3, 2024., and U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris reacting as she holds a campaign rally with her newly chosen vice presidential running mate   Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., August 6, 2024. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/Elizabeth Frantz
 

Trump, Harris agreed to ABC debate on Sept. 10 | Fact check

While Trump proposed the idea of debating on Fox News on Sept. 4, Harris never publicly agreed to that plan. The pair are set to debate on Sept. 10.

A test tube labelled "Mpox virus positive" is held in this illustration taken August 20, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
 

Trump video on lockdowns referenced COVID-19, not mpox | Fact check

The video is a year old and features Trump discussing COVID-19. He does not mention the mpox.

FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Opening Ceremony - Paris, France - July 26, 2024. Canadian singer Celine Dion performs at the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on July 26, 2024.  LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
 

Fake report about Satanism, Olympics uses USA TODAY logo | Fact check

The video is a fabrication that wasn't reported or published by USA TODAY. The Church of Satan said it hasn't thanked Paris Olympics organizers.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to supporters in Greensboro, North Carolina on March 2, 2024.
 

No, Trump didn't address wrong state at rally | Fact check

Trump didn't misspeak, he was addressing a group of supporters in the audience who had traveled from North Carolina.

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A test tube labelled "Mpox virus positive" is held in this illustration taken August 20, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo/File Photo
 

Mpox is caused by a virus, not COVID-19 vaccines | Fact check

It has been more than 60 years since the virus causing mpox was discovered. The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines were first administered in late 2020.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) looks for running room during first quarter action. The Jaguars led 20 to 10 at the end of the first half. The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Kansas City Chiefs in the Jaguars first preseason game of the season Saturday, August10, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]
 

Claim of Travis Kelce fine for anthem kneel started as satire | Fact check

The claim originated as satire in 2023. There are no credible reports from 2024 that Kelce knelt or was ejected or fined for any reason.

Aug 20, 2024; Chicago, IL, USA; California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a ceremonial roll call during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY
 

California delegates passing at DNC part of tradition | Fact check

It's not unprecedented for a candidate's home state to initially pass during the roll call and cast delegate votes at the end.

 

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