Ann Coulter’s ‘Compromise on Abortion’ Tweet
A tweet about an “abortion compromise” was attributed to conservative pundit Ann Coulter, and it circulated in screenshot form.
The ‘TikTok Benadryl Challenge’
Amid ongoing political discussions about the TikTok video app, claims spread about a death related to a “Benadryl challenge.”
‘Angry Mob of Antifa’: Robocall Attacks ‘Tennessee Three’ with Regurgitated Smears
The message has been linked to a Knoxville-based political firm.
Proposed Bill Would ‘Fine Texans for Multiple Environmental Complaints’ That Don’t Result in ‘Enforcement’
If passed, the legislation would likely inhibit reporting of environmental dangers.
Clarence Thomas ‘Defunct Real Estate Firm’ Controversy
An April 2023 scandal involving the Supreme Court Justice widened in scope to include claims about income.
Missouri State Senator on ’12-Year-Old Marriage’
Statements in favor of preteen marriages were attributed to Missouri State Sen. Mike Moon (R) on social media.
Clay Higgins’ ‘Library’ Tweet
A screenshot of a tweet calling libraries “liberal grooming centers” was attributed to right-wing Rep. Clay Higgins and shared to Imgur.
Retracted COVID-19 Vaccine Study Was Funded by Anti-Vaxxer
A Michigan State University economist falsely claimed that nearly 300,000 deaths could be attributed to the vaccine.
‘Loggers, Roofers, Construction Workers, Sanitation Workers … All Have Statistically More Dangerous Jobs Than Cops’
A popular tweet shared to Imgur in April 2023 asserted that loggers, roofers, miners, and other workers had “statistically more dangerous jobs” than cops.
Clarence Thomas’ Right-Wing Benefactor Helped Ginni Thomas Become a Lobbyist
Harlan Crow’s $500,000 donation paved the way for her entry into right-wing political action.