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“The Delta Variant Is Fake News.”

FactCheck.org says: The delta variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 spreads more quickly and has been classified as a "variant of concern." It's the dominant variant in the U.S. But a meme falsely claims the variant is "fake news."

“Members of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team turned their backs on Pete DuPré (a 98-year-old World War II veteran) while he played the National Anthem.”

FactCheck.org says: Some members of the U.S. women’s soccer team turned toward the flag while a World War II veteran played the national anthem on his harmonica.

“My wife who — I think, I’m not sure of this — may be the only first lady or second lady to go into a war zone — an active war zone.”

FactCheck.org says: Second lady Lynne Cheney visited Iraq with her husband, then-Vice President Dick Cheney, in 2008.

“An image of rising homicide rates in seven cities with the words, “Welcome to President Biden’s America.”

FactCheck.org says: Experts say there are several factors that may explain the rising number of homicides -- the pandemic, protests against police -- but the president is not one of them, regardless of party.

“Republicans are very good at staying on talking points of who says defund the police. But the truth is, they defunded the police. We funded crime intervention and a whole bunch of other things.”

FactCheck.org says: House and Senate Republicans didn’t support the American Rescue Plan Act, but it wasn’t a vote to cut or eliminate federal funding for law enforcement, as the claim may have led viewers to believe.

“A microchip reader for pets detected a chip in the arm of a woman vaccinated against COVID-19.”

FactCheck.org says: A video purports to show a microchip reader for pets detecting a chip in a person vaccinated against COVID-19 — but the original video was created as a joke.

“Another study has confirmed hydroxychloroquine to be effective in the treatment of COVID-19.”

FactCheck.org says: Randomized controlled trials, the highest standard of evidence, have found hydroxychloroquine isn't beneficial in treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Experts say this unpublished observational study has flaws.

“DEMS OPPOSE GOP MOVE TO REMOVE DEAD PEOPLE FROM VOTER ROLLS.”

FactCheck.org says: H.R. 1 doesn’t oppose removal of dead people from voter rolls, and existing federal legislation requires states to remove names of the deceased from voting lists.

“This peer-reviewed scientific study shows that COVID-19 vaccine causes two deaths for every three lives it saves.”

“5 commercial pilots in India just died after being vaxxed in May.”

FactCheck.org says: There is no evidence that the Indian pilots had been vaccinated.

“The spike protein in COVID-19 vaccines is a "toxin" that accumulates "in a number of tissues" and could lead to cardiovascular and neurological damage.”

FactCheck.org says: There is no evidence to indicate that the spike proteins generated by human cells following vaccination are a toxin or that they circulate in the body and damage tissues.

“Denzel Washington said he’s “had it” with the Democratic Party’s “lies” and now supports former President Donald Trump.”

FactCheck.org says: The fictitious quote attributed to Washington originated on a self-described satirical website.

“Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to El Paso is “over 1000 miles away” from the “border crisis.”

“W.H.O. yesterday: 'stop giving kids the [COVID-19] vaxx immediately.”

FactCheck.org says: The World Health Organization's guidance says that its advisory group of experts “has concluded that the Pfizer/BionTech vaccine is suitable for use by people aged 12 years and above.”

“It takes hardworking taxpayer money and gives it to candidates" to finance their federal campaigns.”

FactCheck.org says: The public matching fund would be financed through a 4.75% surcharge on certain criminal fines and civil settlements and fines imposed on corporate defendants and their executive officers.

“Airlines are "discussing banning vaccinated passengers due to a risk of blood clotting at high altitudes.”

FactCheck.org says: Airlines are encouraging people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine to fly once again. Experts say there is no evidence of an added risk of blood clots for vaccinated air travelers.

“My conclusion: the [COVID-19 vaccine] jab drove this elderly man to his end.”

FactCheck.org says: The lead author of the published case report said the vaccinated 86-year-old man died of bacterial pneumonia and “there was not any sign of vaccination side effect.”

“920 mujeres pierden sus embarazos después de vacunarse”.”

FactCheck.org says: Ensayos clínicos y estudios médicos indicaron que las vacunas contra el COVID-19 son seguras para embarazadas.

“Inter Milan Chief Medic and Cardiologist confirmed that Christian Eriksen "received the Pfizer vaccine" days before his collapse during a soccer match.”

FactCheck.org says: Team officials said Christian Eriksen has not been vaccinated.

“FBI operatives were organizing the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6.”

FactCheck.org says: There is no evidence that "unindicted co-conspirators" mentioned in federal indictments are FBI agents or informants. Legal experts say that government agents and informants cannot be labeled conspirators to a crime.