“Ryan Wesley Routh (today’s shooter) is a Republican and voted for Trump in 2016.”
Social media posts
Claim dated 15 Sep 2024.
FactCheck.org rated thisDistorts the Facts
What FactCheck.org found
Online rumors about Ryan Wesley Routh claim he “is a registered democrat” or he “is a Republican.” Routh was once registered as a Democrat, but voted for Donald Trump in 2016. He’s not currently registered in any party.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 15 September 2024. FactCheck.org (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 20 September 2024, 5 days later. Its rating was “Distorts the Facts”.
This check was done by FactCheck.org, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.