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