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“Mitch McConnell’s sister-in-law who drowned in a Tesla “is listed as the CEO of the company that owns the ship that hit” Baltimore bridge.”
Social media posts an Instagram post. Claim dated 26 Mar 2024.
PolitiFact rated thisFalse

What PolitiFact found

The ship that crashed into the Baltimore bridge is owned by Grace Ocean Private Ltd. and managed by Synergy Marine Group. Andrea Chao has no connection to either company.

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In short

This claim spread on social media around 26 March 2024. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 27 March 2024, 1 day later. Its rating was “False”.

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