Did Biden’s Bible Have ‘Upside Down Crosses’?
A misleading image set circulated after Joe Biden was sworn in as United States President, falsely suggesting that he used a Bible with inverted crucifixes.
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‘BLM Activist’ John Sullivan/JaydenX, Explained
Hyperpartisan sites and tabloids reported that an “antifa leader” or a “BLM activist” named John Sullivan (JaydenX) was arrested in connection with agitating the Capitol insurrection.
Was a ‘Biden Election Official’ Arrested for Voter Fraud in Texas?
The Texas attorney general crowed over a “case” brought to light by a spurious right-wing group known for dishonestly edited “sting” videos.
Did Twitter Lose $5 Billion in Value After ‘Banning’ Donald Trump?
Partisan websites were quick to report that Twitter’s stock value plummeted after finally deplatforming the outgoing United States president — but the claim was missing a lot of context.
Capitol Police Officer Not Identified in Shooting of Ashli Babbitt
No credible sources have identified the agent or officer who shot and killed a Capitol rioter, despite an avalanche of claims by brand-new disinformation purveyors.
‘WH Office of Pardon Attorney’ Parler Post Prompts Justice Department to Issue Statement
A circulating Parler post attributed to @WHPardonAttny asked “patriots” to submit names, addresses, and possible crimes they committed in order to be considered for a pardon.
TeamTrumpNews Parler Post: ‘I Have Invoked the Insurrection Act of 1807’
Screenshots of fake Donald Trump accounts proliferated after he was banned from Twitter, among them a purported Parler post claiming that the outgoing president had “invoked the Insurrection Act of 1807.”
Did a Texas Newspaper Claim “Members of Antifa’ Were Attacking the Capitol?
The “Tyler Morning Telegraph” took some creative liberties with an Associated Press photograph.
Who Saved the Electoral Ballots During the Capitol Riots?
A viral tweet credited Senate aides with quick thinking, but who saved electoral ballots as insurrectionists breached the Capitol was in question.
Did Chuck E Cheese Issue a Statement on the Capitol Riots?
Social media users lauded the restaurant chain for a purported statement condemning insurrection at the Capitol on January 6 2021.
