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Did Tucker Carlson Warn Chauvin Verdict Could Set Dangerous Precedent of Believing Facts?

The faux headline comes from the mind of Andy Borowitz.

by Snopes Staff, Published April 25, 2021


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Claim:
Tucker Carlson warned that the Derek Chauvin verdict could set a dangerous precedent of people believing facts.
Rating:
Originated as Satire

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On April 20, 2021, Andy Borowitz posted the following headline to his Facebook timeline:

Tucker Carlson Warns Chauvin Verdict Could Set Dangerous Precedent of People Believing Facts

This was not a factual recounting of real-life events. Borowtiz is a well-known satirist whose Facebook timeline includes many other joke headlines as well.

For background, here is why we sometimes write about satire/humor.


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