Debunking False Claims About Judge in Trump's Criminal Case

SOURCE www.factcheck.org
Social media posts circulating false claims about the judge who presided over former President Donald Trump's criminal case in New York have been debunked. Claims regarding the judge's wife and daughter's connections to Democrats are inaccurate and misleading.

Key Points

  • Judge's wife works for a Republican district attorney, not a Democratic state attorney general
  • Judge's daughter was not personally paid by a high-profile Democrat
  • Conservative commentator Julie Kelly accurately reported on the connections between Rep. Adam Schiff and the judge's daughter's political marketing firm

Pros

  • Debunks false claims circulating on social media
  • Provides accurate information regarding the judge's family connections

Cons

  • Misinformation continues to spread on social media platforms