“Three churches were targeted during arson attacks over the summer “because they protect unborn babies and women in need.”
Social media posts
An ad. Claim dated 17 Aug 2022.
PolitiFact rated thisMostly False
What PolitiFact found
In two of the arsons, authorities found no evidence that abortion was the motive. Police initially said graffiti sprayed on the church in another fire was related to the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 17 August 2022. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 2 September 2022, 16 days later. Its rating was “Mostly False”.
Where the claim appeared
- YouTube videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GluBcHVVYqg
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