False Claim About Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Support for First Responders

SOURCE www.factcheck.org
Sen. Amy Klobuchar posted condolences and support for two police officers and a firefighter killed while responding to a domestic incident. A false social media post claimed she attended a meeting with 'DEFUND THE POLICE' signs, which was digitally altered. Electric cars are better for the environment than gasoline-powered cars over their lifetimes.

Key Points

  • Sen. Klobuchar attended a vigil to honor the fallen first responders.
  • The altered photo claiming she attended a meeting with 'DEFUND THE POLICE' signs was debunked.
  • Electric vehicles have a smaller carbon footprint than gasoline-powered cars and are expected to become even more environmentally friendly in the future.

Pros

  • Sen. Klobuchar expressed condolences and support for the fallen first responders.
  • Electric vehicles release fewer greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline-powered cars over their lifetimes.

Cons

  • A false social media post claimed Sen. Klobuchar attended a meeting with 'DEFUND THE POLICE' signs.