Here are some of the main falsehoods and rumors that have spread on social media in the lead-up to Election Day.
Tag: Conspiracy Theories
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How the Right Became the Left and the Left Became the Right
A pair of prominent headlines highlight the reversals.
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With Falsehoods About Pelosi Attack, Republicans Mimic Trump
The former president has showed Republicans that there is no penalty — and possibly a reward — from voters for spreading false claims and insulting political opponents.
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The Facts About the Attack on Paul Pelosi, According to Prosecutors
The attack has caused alarm about the threat of violence to elected officials, and has also become the focus of baseless conspiracy theories.