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  • Fact Check: Colin Kaepernick Did NOT Say He'll 'Go To Russia' If Disrespected In US -- From Satire Article

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    Did Colin Kaepernick say he will leave for Russia if not respected properly in the United States? No, that's not true: This first appeared on a website with a satire disclaimer that publishes made-up content. There is no public or credible evidence to support this statement about Kaepernick. The claim appeared in a post (archived here) on Facebook on September…

    • Sep 19, 2024
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Colin Kaepernick Did NOT Say He'll 'Go To Russia' If Disrespected In US -- From Satire Article Satire Account
  • Fact Check: NO Evidence University Of Texas Students Who Knelt During National Anthem Were 'Removed From Scholarships' -- Photo Is Of Kennesaw State University Protests

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    Were University of Texas students who knelt during the national anthem "removed from scholarships" as a social media post with a link to an article in the comments said? No, that's not true: The photo appearing with the story depicts cheerleaders at Kennesaw State University, in Georgia. As of August 27, 2024 there was no public statement by the University…

    • Aug 27, 2024
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: NO Evidence University Of Texas Students Who Knelt During National Anthem Were 'Removed From Scholarships' -- Photo Is Of Kennesaw State University Protests No Reports
  • Fact Check: Caitlin Clark Did NOT Reject A $400 Million Deal With Nike Due To Its Association With Colin Kaepernick -- Claim From Satire Site

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    Did WNBA basketball player Caitlin Clark reject a $400 million deal from Nike because of the company's association with NFL-quarterback-turned-civil-rights-activist Colin Kaepernick? No, that's not true: This claim first appeared in an article on a website with a satire disclaimer. There is no publicly available or credible evidence anything like this ever happened. The claim appeared in a post (archived…

    • Jul 12, 2024
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Caitlin Clark Did NOT Reject A $400 Million Deal With Nike Due To Its Association With Colin Kaepernick -- Claim From Satire Site Satire Origin
  • Fact Check: Colin Kaepernick Did NOT Say He's Boycotting NFL As Long As Harrison Butker Is On Team -- It's From Satire Article

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    Did quarterback Colin Kaepernick, a civil rights activist, say he is boycotting the NFL as long as kicker Harrison Butker is on an NFL team and did he say of Butker, "I don't like him"? No, that's not true: This claim initially appeared in an article on a satirical website known for publishing fabricated content. There is no publicly available…

    • Jun 7, 2024
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Colin Kaepernick Did NOT Say He's Boycotting NFL As Long As Harrison Butker Is On Team -- It's From Satire Article Satire Origin
  • Fact Check:Elon Musk Did NOT Say He Was Considering Buying NY Jets To Keep Colin Kaepernick Off Team -- Satire Origin

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    Did entrepreneur Elon Musk say he was considering buying the New York Jets to keep National Football League player turned American civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick off the football team? No, that's not true: This claim initially appeared in an article on a satirical website known for publishing fabricated content. There is otherwise no publicly available or credible evidence to…

    • May 14, 2024
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check:Elon Musk Did NOT Say He Was Considering Buying NY Jets To Keep Colin Kaepernick Off Team -- Satire Origin Satire Article
  • Fact Check: Candace Owens Did NOT Turn Down Spot On 'The View' -- Did NOT Say 'I'm Not Saving Their Dying Show'

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    Did conservative TV personality Candace Owens turn down an offer to be a host on "The View" television show while being quoted saying, "I'm not saving their dying show"? No, that's not true: This claim originated from an article on a satirical website known for publishing fabricated content. The website has a disclaimer that reads, "Everything on this website is…

    • Dec 11, 2023
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Candace Owens Did NOT Turn Down Spot On 'The View' -- Did NOT Say 'I'm Not Saving Their Dying Show' Satire
  • Fact Check: Disney Did NOT Lose 23 Million Subscribers After 'Trying To Cancel Elon Musk'

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    Did the Walt Disney Company lose 23 million subscribers after "trying to cancel Elon Musk"? No, that's not true: This claim appeared in an article on a satirical website known for publishing fabricated content. The website has a disclaimer that reads, "Everything on this website is fiction." The claim appeared in an article published by The Dunning-Kruger Times on November…

    • Dec 1, 2023
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Disney Did NOT Lose 23 Million Subscribers After 'Trying To Cancel Elon Musk' Satirical Site
  • Fact Check: Colin Kaepernick Was NOT Fired 'From His New Job As A High School Coach After Only Six Games' -- Satire Story Was Bait

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    Was Colin Kaepernick "fired from his new job as a high school coach" after only six games because kids couldn't stand him? No, that's not true: The claim is derived from an article copied from a satirical website known for publishing fabricated content to embarrass conservatives who repost it as true. That website displays a disclaimer that reads, "Everything on…

    • Nov 20, 2023
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Colin Kaepernick Was NOT Fired 'From His New Job As A High School Coach After Only Six Games' -- Satire Story Was Bait Satire
  • Fact Check: Carrie Underwood Did NOT Cancel All Remaining Shows With Garth Brooks, Did NOT Say 'I Didn't Enjoy The Booing'

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    Did music artist Carrie Underwood cancel all remaining shows with music artist Garth Brooks, saying she "didn't enjoy the booing"? No, that's not true: This claim appeared in an article on a satirical website known for publishing fabricated content. That website has a disclaimer that reads, "Everything on this website is fiction." The claim appeared in an article published by…

    • Nov 15, 2023
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Carrie Underwood Did NOT Cancel All Remaining Shows With Garth Brooks, Did NOT Say 'I Didn't Enjoy The Booing' Satirical Site
  • Fact Check: NO Evidence Jets Head Coach Says He'll Quit 'On The Spot' If Team Signs Colin Kaepernick

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    Did the head coach of the New York Jets say he'll quit "on the spot" if the team signs Colin Kaepernick? No, that's not true: Lead Stories could not find any news coverage where the coach was quoted saying this. The Dunning-Kruger Times, where the claim originated, is a satirical website that has a history of creating content surrounding public…

    • Sep 27, 2023
    • by: Marlo Lee
    Fact Check: NO Evidence Jets Head Coach Says He'll Quit 'On The Spot' If Team Signs Colin Kaepernick Satirical
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