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Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Checking the Facts: Taylor Greene didn't post about Obama, US 'downfall' | Fact check

Greene didn't share the post. It came from an account that impersonates her and identifies itself as parody. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Checking the Facts

Tue Sep 24 2024

 
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA) speaks during the first day of the Republican National Convention. The RNC kicked off the first day of the convention with the roll call vote of the states.

Greene didn't share the post. It came from an account that impersonates her and identifies itself as parody.

SPRINGFIELD, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 16: A pillow is displayed for sale outside a store on September 16, 2024 in Springfield, Ohio. Springfield, home to a large Haitian community, was thrust into the national spotlight after former President Donald Trump made claims during the presidential debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing members of the immigrant community of eating the pets of local residents. The claims, which have since been called into question, have   been circulating online and in the news media, and in the days following the debate local institutions have faced multiple bomb threats. (Photo by Luke Sharrett/Getty Images)
 

Trump fought to end giving Haitian national's legal status | Fact check

Donald Trump was president when thousands of Haitian nationals moved to Ohio, but he opposed a program that let many work and be in the U.S. lawfully.

U.S. President Barack Obama stands in the Robben Island prison cell that Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years of imprisonment near Capetown June 30, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Cameron (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS)
 

No, video doesn't show Obama in Gitmo cell in 2019 | Fact check

The video shows former President Barack Obama visiting Nelson Mandela's cell on Robben Island, where he was imprisoned 18 years.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - JULY 25: Entertainer Puff Daddy looks on prior to the Leagues Cup 2023 match between Inter Miami CF and Atlanta United at DRV PNK Stadium on July 25, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
 

This Sean 'Diddy' Combs mugshot is from 1999, not 2024 | Fact check

It was taken in 1999 when Combs was charged with possession of a firearm. The images are unrelated to his arrest on Sept. 16, 2024.

Jason Aldean performs during the Toby Keith tribute at the 59th ACM Awards at the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, May 16, 2024.
 

Claim about Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift is satire | Fact check

The claim originated as satire. No credible sources show Jason Aldean refused a deal to work with Taylor Swift, let alone that there was any deal.

Sep 15, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Recording artist Taylor Swift arrives prior to a game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
 

No, Coke didn't cut ties with Taylor Swift over Harris pick | Fact check

The claim originated on a satirical website. There's no credible evidence the pop star's presidential pick had any effect on her endorsement deal.

A walking past stops to watch a screen displaying the US Presidential debate between Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at The Admiral in Washington, DC, on September 10, 2024. (Photo by Allison Bailey / AFP) (Photo by ALLISON BAILEY/AFP via Getty Images)
 

ABC News refutes conspiracy theory about whistleblower | Fact check

There's no evidence such a whistleblower exists, nor that they died in a car crash. ABC News said no information was shared with either candidate.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 17: White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks during the daily press conference at the White House on September 17, 2024 in Washington, DC. Jean-Pierre faced questions about Sunday's attempted assassination of Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump, the coordinated explosion of pagers in Lebanon and Trump's continued reference to an untrue rumor about immigrants in Ohio. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty   Images)
 

Karine Jean-Pierre didn't walk away from Trump question | Fact check

The clip is edited to remove Karine Jean-Pierre's answer to Peter Doocy's question about an apparent second assassination attempt against Trump.

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Debunking claims about second assassination attempt on Trump

A number of false claims have been made about Ryan Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 18: Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's 47th Annual Leadership Conference at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on September 18, 2024 in Washington, DC. Harris spoke on immigration reform and border security while criticizing Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump's plan to carry out mass   deportation of immigrants. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
 

Diddy edited into Kamala Harris photo | Fact check

Combs' face was digitally added to the image. The original photo shows Harris with talk show host Montel Williams.

 

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