Erika Lee's Facebook post about a missing cat spiraled into a viral, misleading rumor, amplified by political figures, illustrating the dangers of misinformation online.
After hearing that a neighbor's cat might have been taken, Erika Lee posted the rumor on Facebook. However, when she sought proof, she discovered it was a game of telephone.
The Mayor of Springfield lamented that the community had been drawn into a national debate over immigration based on a baseless rumor about cats and dogs.
Trump repeated the false rumor at a debate, inflating a local concern into a national issue, demonstrating how misinformation can rapidly escalate.
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