Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

Is This a Photograph of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s Congressional District?

Disinformation, Fact Checks / By Arturo Garcia / September 23, 2019

An unsuccessful GOP candidate helped spread a long-standing smear against the Texas Democrat.

Did Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Say Trump Wanted to Start War ‘With North Japan’?

Disinformation, Fact Checks, Politics, Trump / By Rich Buhler & Staff / January 22, 2018

A website that allows users to create fake tweets from public figures is behind false reports that U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee tweeted that President Trump is determined to start war with North Japan.

Did Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Blame Trump for a ‘Plane Derailment’?

Disinformation, Fact Checks, Government, Politics / By Rich Buhler & Staff / December 22, 2017

Once again, online trolls used a “prank” website to attack the Texas lawmaker.

Did Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Claim that ‘Black Hurricanes Matter’?

Disinformation, Fact Checks, Government / By Rich Buhler & Staff / October 6, 2016

A 2003 remark by the Democratic lawmaker was further distorted as it was circulated online for years on end.