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X posts stated on June 09, 2025 in an X post:
Image shows an antifa debit card that can “automatically be funded after looting, rioting and gang stalking.”
By Gabrielle Lazor• June 17, 2025
Social Media stated on October 17, 2016 in social media sites:
Creflo Dollar has endorsed Republican Donald Trump for president.
By Jim Tharpe• October 19, 2016
Chain email stated on April 01, 2012 in e-mail messages circulating on the Internet:
Says Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie made a late-night visit to Kinko’s to forge President Barack Obama’s birth certificate two days before Obama unveiled it to the media.
By Louis Jacobson• June 7, 2012
Threads posts stated on November 02, 2024 in a post:
“Riley Gaines criticizes Whoopi Goldberg on The View: ‘You’re a disgrace to real women!’”
By Grace Abels• November 7, 2024
Facebook posts stated on February 26, 2020 in a satirical website screenshot:
“Corona virus: Florida man arrested for robbery using cough as a weapon.”
By Emily Venezky• February 28, 2020
Bloggers stated on September 27, 2013 in blog posts:
"Obama Declares November National Muslim Appreciation Month."
By Becky Bowers• October 3, 2013
Facebook posts stated on January 13, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Quotes Trump as saying "would you really want a president who was dumb enough to let himself get drafted?"
By Samantha Putterman• January 21, 2020
Chain email stated on February 24, 2011 in a chain e-mail:
Says that in a hearing, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords suggested to Gen. David Petraeus that the Army "put more emphasis on less environmentally damaging methods, like stabbing or clubbing enemy forces in order to minimize the carbon output."
By Louis Jacobson• March 1, 2011
Chain email stated on May 19, 2014 in messages on the Internet:
"Solar panels drain the sun’s energy."
By Louis Jacobson• May 29, 2014
Bloggers stated on July 01, 2020 in a story:
Says John Elway told NFL players “Kneel on my field and you’re fired on the spot.”
By Samantha Putterman• July 2, 2020
Viral image stated on April 16, 2019 in an image shared on Facebook:
Says Sen. Kamala  Harris "introduced a bill today to forbid a police officers from drawing his/her gun without permission from their supervisor."  
By Peter Jancarik, Lasha Kavtaradze• April 17, 2019
TheLastLineOfDefense.org stated on December 16, 2017 in a headline:
"Breaking: Muslim New Jersey Mayor just banned the word ‘Christmas.’"  
By Amy Sherman• December 20, 2017
Threads posts stated on November 17, 2024 in a post:
“Elon Musk bans DreamWorks Animation from X for promoting Pride.”
By Grace Abels• November 19, 2024
Threads posts stated on September 13, 2024 in a post on Threads:
“ABC lost $27M in ad revenue after advertisers pulled ads from the network after the way they hosted the debate" on Sept. 10.
By Madison Czopek• September 15, 2024
Mr. Conservative stated on November 12, 2013 in a Web post:
Says the Obama administration is handing out a pamphlet titled, "What To Do When The Veteran In Your Classroom Attempts A Mass Shooting"
By Louis Jacobson• November 12, 2013
Bloggers stated on December 07, 2013 in viral posts on the Internet:
School children can earn higher grades by studying Islam under a new "nationwide Muslim outreach program" announced by President Barack Obama.
By Louis Jacobson• December 16, 2013
Facebook posts stated on September 10, 2023 in an image:
“Whoopi, Joy and Sunny Threaten To Resign ‘Immediately’ If Candace Owens Joins The Panel.”
By Sara Swann• September 14, 2023
Bloggers stated on June 12, 2020 in an article:
“163 paid protesters just filed a lawsuit against George Soros for not paying their bail.”
By Daniel Funke• June 18, 2020
Bloggers stated on October 09, 2015 in social media posts, blogs:
Latina who enthusiastically supported Donald Trump on stage in Las Vegas in October 2015 has been deported.
By Miriam Valverde• December 5, 2016
Reince Priebus stated on February 18, 2011 in a statement to reporters:
Says Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker in his budget repair bill "is showing that no stone goes unturned as he asks everyone to tighten their belts."
By James B. Nelson• February 22, 2011

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