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Stories by Allison Santa-Cruz

Undergraduate Fellow, FactCheck.org

Bogus Claim About Miss USA Originated on Satirical Website

Bogus Claim About Miss USA Originated on Satirical Website
July 19, 2023

The Miss USA crown was passed to the runner-up earlier this year, and the Miss Netherlands title went to that country’s first transgender winner in July. Both will compete to be Miss Universe in December. But a Facebook post spreads a bogus claim about Miss USA boycotting the upcoming competition.

Social Media Posts Fabricate a Political Endorsement by Altering Lady Gaga Photo

Social Media Posts Fabricate a Political Endorsement by Altering Lady Gaga Photo
July 6, 2023

Lady Gaga campaigned for Joe Biden during the 2020 election and performed at his inauguration. But viral social media posts use an altered photo to falsely make it appear she has endorsed Donald Trump for president in 2024. The performer, who has been highly critical of Trump, has not made a public endorsement in the 2024 race.