Amid Fascist Coup Attempt, Twitter Cowers From Banning Donald Trump
The social media platform continued to describe Trump’s weaponized lies about the 2020 elections as “disputed” claims.
Has Vice President Mike Pence Unfollowed President Donald Trump on Twitter?
According to third-party services and Twitter’s “Following,” Pence did not follow Trump on January 6 2021 (but he later re-followed Trump).
Is This a ‘Biblical’ Crowd of Trump Supporters in Washington D.C.?
It didn’t take long for Trump loyalists to start pushing disinformation around his loss — again.
4th Precinct ‘Homeless Quilt,’ ‘Panhandler Patrol’ Post Resurfaces on Imgur
A screenshot of a Facebook post showing two uniformed officers posing with a “homeless quilt” and mentioning a “panhandler patrol” was shared to Imgur in January 2021.
Citing Conspiracy Theories, Pennsylvania Republicans Refuse to Seat Democratic Party Senator
Imaginary claims of “voter fraud” and “invalid elections” are being used to sow doubt and chaos around the state-certified win of Democratic Party candidates.
Are Georgia Runoff Voters Being Told Voting Machines Are ‘Malfunctioning’?
Georgia’s January 5 2021 runoff elections were greeted with rampant rumors that voting machines were “malfunctioning,” a claim predictably picked up by Donald Trump.
Right-Wing Senator’s Claim of ‘Antifa’ Attack Debunked by Protesters’ Video
Josh Hawley of Missouri falsely accused demonstrators of “terrorizing neighbors” and trying to enter his home.
Georgia Republican’s Photograph Brings Back Concern Over ‘White Power’ Gesture
Sen. David Perdue was photographed flashing the “OK” sign in an image that resurfaced just before Georgia’s January 2021 runoff election.
Why a Wisconsin Pharmacist Allegedly Destroyed COVID-19 Vaccines
Steven Brandenburg reportedly told police he believed the coronavirus vaccine would “mutate” the DNA of its recipients.
Did Rep. Emanuel Cleaver Say ‘Amen and Awomen’ During a Congressional Prayer?
A January 3 2021 clip of Rep. Cleaver purportedly saying “amen and awomen” has been labeled as a “misguided” attempt at inclusivity.