Social Media Users Spread False Reports of Senator Lindsey Graham's Death
Baseless claims that Senator Lindsey Graham died at age 71 began circulating on July 12. These reports spurred a surge of false claims on social media regarding the senator's health. They also targeted the status of other Republican leaders. Despite the viral nature of the stories, Graham remains a sitting member of the U.S. Senate. The reports are factually incorrect. Several prominent figures on the right promoted conspiracy theories about Graham and Senator Mitch McConnell as the rumors spread. Some outlets published commentary that treated the false reports as legitimate events. News organizations have since moved to debunk the unverified narratives surrounding the senator.
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