Fabricated Quote About Election Certification

SOURCE www.factcheck.org
Social media users have been spreading a fabricated quote attributed to Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin claiming he said they won't certify the election if Trump wins. Raskin clarified that the quote is false and that America is having a fair election. The origin of the misleading quote seems to stem from a misinterpretation of Raskin's comments in February.

Key Points

  • Fabricated quote attributed to Rep. Jamie Raskin claiming they won't certify the election if Trump wins.
  • Raskin clarified the quote is false and reiterated the fairness of the election process.
  • Misinterpretation of Raskin's past comments led to the spread of the misleading quote.
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  • Raskin clarified the false nature of the quote and affirmed America is having a fair election.
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Cons

  • Misinformation on social media can spread rapidly and mislead people.
  • Fabricated quotes can undermine trust in the electoral process.