Posts Share on social media The post, purportedly from former Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney, criticizes former President Donald Trump over a photo taken at Arlington National Cemetery.
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President Trump will face Vice President Kamala Harris in the first presidential debate on Tuesday, September 10, moderated by David Marr and Lindsey Davis. CBS News According to reports, the debate will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where President Trump and President Joe Biden last debated.
A post shared on Threads purportedly shows Cheney criticizing Trump over a photo taken at Arlington Cemetery. The post shared a screenshot of the alleged post.
“Can you imagine what Republican leaders would say if Kamala Harris assaulted military personnel at Arlington and then illegally exploited dead veterans to pose for photos in front of their graves, smiling and giving thumbs up,” the post read. “You are lampooning the man.”
This claim is inaccurate. The post is labeled “parody” in the bottom right corner and blends into the format. The claim originated from a satirical social media account named “f.”Back massageYour account profile will include: Disclaimer “Opposed to Trump since 2015. This Christian Apologetics page is directed towards Fascism. Most of the images shared are parodies,” it reads.
Cheney has not endorsed Trump and has said she supports Harris, but still identifies as a conservative. GuardianThe outlet said she has suggested other Republicans do the same, and that her father, Dick Cheney, has already done so. (Related article: Did President Trump call soldiers “idiots” during a Fox News ad?)
This is not the first time misinformation about celebrities has been spread online: Check Your Fact recently denied claims that Alex Jones was fined billions of dollars for “warning” against coronavirus crimes.
