“Early reports of four survivors show “this DC plane crash story isn’t adding up.”
Social media posts
in a video on Facebook. Claim dated 30 Jan 2025.
PolitiFact rated thisFalse
What PolitiFact found
Initial reports that people were rescued following the Jan. 29 Potomac River plane-and-helicopter crash doesn’t prove the crash was suspicious or preplanned. During breaking news events, details emerge slowly and can change.
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In short
This claim spread on social media around 30 January 2025. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 7 February 2025, 8 days later. Its rating was “False”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/reel/1975542159523101
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