Retraction of False Claim about Biden White House and Easter Eggs

SOURCE www.mediaite.com
The Daily Caller retracted an article claiming the Biden White House banned religious Easter eggs from an art contest at the annual Easter Egg Roll. The claim was debunked by fact-checkers and historical evidence as the ban on religious symbolism on eggs has been longstanding.

Key Points

  • The Daily Caller retracted an article about the Biden White House banning religious Easter eggs, as the ban on religious symbolism on eggs has been a long-standing rule
  • Right-wing media and politicians spread the false claim, which was debunked by fact-checkers and historical evidence
  • President Joe Biden faced criticism from right-wing media over the Easter egg contest rules and his proclamation for International Transgender Day of Visibility

Cons

  • Spread of misinformation
  • Politicizing religious and cultural events
  • Damage to credibility of the news outlet