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Facebook posts stated on June 20, 2021 in a Facebook post:
"Japan has banned all (Black Lives Matter) apparel from the Olympics. No one can kneel or raise fists during the anthems either."
By Andy Nguyen• June 28, 2021
John Oliver stated on June 08, 2014 in a segment on "Last Week Tonight":
Brazil built a $300 million stadium in the Amazon rainforest that "is only going to be used for four World Cup games," and there’s no team "that can fill it afterwards."
By Katie Sanders• June 11, 2014
Susan Combs stated on November 15, 2011 in a statement:
On advancing state money for a Formula One race
By Sue Owen• November 28, 2011
John Oliver stated on June 08, 2014 in a segment on "Last Week Tonight":
FIFA "pressured Brazil into passing a so-called Budweiser bill, allowing beer sales in soccer stadiums."
By Katie Sanders• June 11, 2014
Byron Donalds stated on April 12, 2026 in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press":
The U.S. Navy was created "to free international waters from the Barbary pirates."
By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• April 14, 2026
Facebook posts stated on June 15, 2020 in a post on Facebook:
NASCAR eliminated the national anthem at races.
By Patrick Orsagos• June 24, 2020
Mike Pence stated on February 17, 2018 in a speech in Dallas:
Says that "along the southern border of the U.S.," the government apprehends "seven individuals a day who are either known or suspected terrorists."
By W. Gardner Selby• February 21, 2018
John Cornyn stated on January 27, 2015 in a press conference:
The Super Bowl has "one of the highest levels of human sex trafficking activity of any event in the country."
By Lauren Carroll• January 29, 2015
Threads posts stated on August 02, 2024 in a Threads post:
“Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• August 9, 2024
Tommy Tuberville stated on February 22, 2024 in at the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference:
The Olympic boxing committee “decided this year that men can box against women in the Olympics.”
By Grace Abels• March 1, 2024
Ken Hagan stated on December 16, 2013 in an interview with the 'Tampa Bay Times':
Studies suggest the 2017 College Football Playoff Championship game will bring about 1,700 to 1,800 full-time jobs.
By Joshua Gillin• December 20, 2013
Donald Trump stated on February 02, 2017 in a Facebook post:
"Smart! 'Kuwait issues its own Trump-esque visa ban for five Muslim-majority countries.' "
By Louis Jacobson• February 7, 2017
Viral image stated on June 19, 2024 in a Facebook post:
“Lia Thomas announces retirement from competitive swimming.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• June 25, 2024
Threads posts stated on June 23, 2024 in a Threads post:
“Brittney Griner asked Angel Reese instead of Caitlin Clark to compete in the 3x3 Olympics.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• June 25, 2024
Jimmy Barrett stated on December 06, 2012 in an interview.:
Says Virginia is the biggest state that does not have a major league sports team.    
By Nancy Madsen• December 26, 2012
Michael van der Veen stated on February 12, 2021 in a speech at the U.S. Senate:
After the Capitol insurrection, “one of the first people arrested was a leader of antifa."
By Daniel Funke• February 12, 2021
Donald Trump stated on September 24, 2017 in a tweet:
"NFL attendance and ratings are WAY DOWN. Boring games yes, but many stay away because they love our country."
By Manuela Tobias• September 24, 2017
Facebook posts stated on June 30, 2021 in a Facebook post:
News organizations and sponsors ignored the accomplishments of Kim Rhode, a six-time Olympic medalist, because of her support of the Second Amendment.
By Samantha Putterman• July 9, 2021
Bloggers stated on March 11, 2019 in a Facebook post:
"In February alone there were enough illegal immigrants who crossed the border to fill this (Kansas City Chiefs’ Arrowhead) stadium."
By Miriam Valverde• March 12, 2019
Viral image stated on October 06, 2024 in a Facebook post:
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gave a college football crowd “the bird.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• October 11, 2024

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