"The Truth About the US Govt Shutdown With the longest government shutdown in US history, misinformation is spreading fast from exaggerated SNAP claims to a viral post falsely alleging that former US president Barack Obama made millions in Obamacare royalties. In this Fact Check, Jillian Wolf breaks down what's real, what's not and how satire turned into political misinformation at a critical moment."
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The US experienced its longest government shutdown. Misinformation proliferated during the shutdown, ranging from exaggerated claims about SNAP benefits to a viral post falsely alleging that former US president Barack Obama made millions from Obamacare royalties. Satirical material was repurposed and presented as factual political misinformation at a critical moment. Fact-checking processes separated accurate information from falsehoods and clarified which claims were misleading. The viral spread of false posts amplified public confusion about the shutdown's effects and government programs, emphasizing the need for source verification and caution when sharing viral social media content.
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