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Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2023-02-12): Did Elon Musk fire The View cast? After hearing allegations that Elon Musk fired the whole cast of The View after he purchased ABC, many people are eager to find the truth about the situation. It's only normal for people to ask if the owner of Tesla has also acquired the network he joked about buying last year after spending a staggering $44 billion on Twitter. After all, it's only logical, given the circumstances. We are, however, in a position to confirm that Elon did not purchase ABC in 2023 and did not fire the whole cast of the popular talk show after doing so. People are spreading the untrue story that once Elon Musk acquired ABC, he fired the entire cast of The View. People are talking about this myth. [...] Someone questioned Mr. Elon Musk, saying, "Mr. Musk, I keep seeing claims that you acquired ABC Company; is this legit? Thanks!" Another commenter said, "I read a fake article on Facebook that stated Elon Musk purchased ABC, and the first thing he did was to dismiss everyone who worked on The View." It will be fascinating to see if the founder of Twitter addresses the rumors or provides his original perspective on the situation.
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2023-11-13): In a heated exchange on the daytime talk show "The View," actor Alec Baldwin called out tech mogul Elon Musk, calling him a "scumbag" and criticizing his treatment of workers.
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2023-09-26): The rumor claiming that Elon Musk had purchased ABC and fired the cast of "The View" first surfaced on Twitter. [...] Contrary to the rumors, Elon Musk has not acquired ABC, and the cast of "The View" has not been fired. ABC continues to be the flagship property of the Disney Entertainment division, and the popular talk show remains a staple of daytime television. [...] In conclusion, the rumor that Elon Musk bought ABC and fired the cast of "The View" is unfounded.
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2023-03-07): This claim appeared to have originated as a joke in early May 2022. It spread as a meme on Facebook, perhaps leaving some users to wonder if Musk had earnestly, or jokingly, made the offer to buy "The View." In early May 2022, a meme began spreading on Facebook with a picture of comedian Joy Behar and the words, "Elon Musk issued a tender offer to buy 'The View' outright for $17 and a coupon for a free appetizer at Applebee's." However, as some readers may have guessed, this claim appeared to have originated as a joke. [...] In sum, no, Musk didn't offer to buy "The View" for "$17 and a coupon for a free appetizer at Applebee's." This claim appeared to simply have originated as a joke, and it didn't come from one of his tweets.
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2024-03-05): Fact Check: Did Elon Musk fire the cast of The View? Viral rumor debunked [...] Since taking over X, Elon Musk has been in the headlines frequently. A new rumor emerged in 2023 amidst all the speculation, saying that Musk had acquired ABC and fired The View cast. [...] Reactions of Netizens to the rumor that Elon Musk fired cast of The View
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2024-05-07): In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk, the influential CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has made a bold move that has grabbed the attention of the entertainment world. He has acquired ABC and wasted no time in dismissing the entire cast of the long-running talk show, "The View." This unprecedented decision has sent shockwaves throughout the industry, leaving fans and critics in awe. [...] The firing of well-known personalities like Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, and Meghan McCain has sparked mixed reactions from fans and critics alike. While some were taken aback by the sudden departure of beloved hosts, others have applauded Musk for daring to disrupt the conventional talk show format. [...] As we eagerly await further announcements and developments from the tech mogul, one thing is certain: Elon Musk’s acquisition of ABC has sparked a blaze of anticipation, renewing hope for a refreshing change in the world of television.
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2023-06-09): (KGTV) — A story that took off this week on Twitter claims ABC’s ‘The View’ is being canceled. [...] ‘The View’ has been the subject of a variety of false stories over the years, including that Elon Musk offered to buy the show and that Joy Behar was fired from the show after commenting on then-Vice President Mike Pence's religious beliefs.
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2022-11-12): Musk's acquisition of the social media company has been mired in controversy. [...] In the ensuing days, Musk fired top executives, laid off half of the company's staff, formed a content moderation council that will review account reinstatements and revamped the platform's subscription service. [...] At the time, market analysts told ABC News the worry over fake accounts could serve as a pretext for Musk to bargain a lower price for the acquisition or abandon the effort altogether.
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2024-02-27): ‘The View’ Host Joy Behar Suggests Elon Musk Get a C-Section If He Wants to Voice an Opinion On It: ‘I’ll Assist!’ [...] The post ‘The View’ Host Joy Behar Suggests Elon Musk Get a C-Section If He Wants to Voice an Opinion On It: ‘I’ll Assist!’ appeared first on TheWrap.
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2024-05-21): This story originated on a self-described satire site.
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2024-05-31): FACT CHECK: Did NFL Referee Eject Players For Kneeling During National Anthem? A post shared on social media purports that a NFL referee ejected five players for kneeling during the National Anthem. [...] The caption reads, "Anthem Kneeling in the NFL: Referees Flex Their Authority, Eject Five Players. The League Sends a Clear Message! Read More in the Comments."
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2024-08-19): Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce wasn’t fined, ejected for kneeling during national anthem [...] "Travis Kelce kneels during national anthem fined $10 million and thrown out of the game," reads text in an image of Kelce kneeling. The Aug. 19 post featuring the image said, "Travis Kelce took a knee during the national anthem, a move that cost him a staggering $10 million fine and an immediate ejection from the game."
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2024-07-03): FACT CHECK: Did Andy Reid Suspend Players For Kneeling During Anthem? A post shared on social media purports that Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid suspended three players for kneeling during the National Anthem. [...] The caption reads, "Chiefs’ Coach Andy Reid Draws Line, Fires 3 Top Players For Anthem Kneeling: ‘Stand for the Game, Not Against the Anthem.’"
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2024-01-15): On Oct. 19, 2023, SpaceXMania published an article claiming that Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton had fired two players for refusing to stand for the U.S. national anthem. SpaceXMania published the article during the sixth week of the NFL season, when the Broncos had a 1-5 record. [...] In a surprising move that has sent shockwaves throughout the NFL community, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has decided to part ways with two of the team’s top players due to their refusal to stand for the national anthem. This decision underscores the ongoing tension and debate surrounding the anthem protests that have gripped the NFL for several seasons. [...] We've previously fact-checked other satirical articles SpaceXMania has written about the NFL during the 2023 season, including one article that claimed referees ejected four NFL players from a game for kneeling during the national anthem.
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2020-06-06): NFL says players' protests during national anthem should be allowed The National Football League has said players should be allowed to protest during the national anthem as rallies against racial discrimination continue. [...] The practice of kneeling during the customary pre-game playing of the national anthem was started by black player Colin Kaepernick in 2016 in protest against racial injustice.
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2023-12-01): Fact Check: NFL Referees Do NOT Now Have The Authority To Disqualify Players For Anthem Kneeling -- Story Is From A Satire Site Do NFL referees now have the authority to disqualify players for kneeling in protest during the national anthem? No, that's not true: This claim comes from a satirical website that has a history of fabricating content surrounding popular topics. The site carries a disclaimer that states, "Everything on this website is fiction." Lead Stories found no credible reports about what would be a newsworthy rule-change if it actually had happened.
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2023-10-16): The NFL’s new "no anthem kneeling" rule went into effect the first week of the season. Unfortunately, there was little anyone could do about it if they took a knee and the coach allowed it. [...] In Buffalo, the kickoff resulted in a touchdown that was called back to the spot of the catch — the 3-yeard-line — and Right Guard Joe Barron, a notorious kneeler, was ejected. "It’s the only way these guys will learn," said Referee William Vanden Boom, "you have to hit them where it hurts most." Vanden Boom isn’t wrong on that point. Each player ejected faces fines from both their team and the league that could run into the hundreds of thousands. All for a "protest."
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2024-08-20): No, NFL referees weren't given okay to eject players who kneel | Fact check The claim: NFL referees given authority to disqualify players for anthem kneeling [...] "NFL Referees were given the authority to disqualify players for anthem kneeling," reads the post's caption. "So far they've tossed five of them. ‘The league isn't tolerating it anymore.’"
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2023-10-30): On Oct. 27, 2023, SpaceXMania published an article positing that 10 players were disqualified across multiple games in the span of a week for choosing to kneel for the national anthem. It then went on to interrogate the role of the referee extending beyond "ensuring rules are adhered to" and "the extent of their authority in political expressions." The article begins as follows: Breaking: NFL Referees Disqualified 10 Players For Anthem Kneeling Last Week In an unprecedented move that has sent shockwaves through the National Football League (NFL) and its global fanbase, referees disqualified ten players last week due to their decision to kneel during the national anthem. This significant number of disqualifications in a single week has stirred a new chapter in the ongoing debate about free speech, patriotism, and social activism within the sports arena.
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2023-12-04): Do NFL referees now have the authority to disqualify players for kneeling in protest during the national anthem? No, that's not true: This claim comes from a satirical website that has a history of fabricating content surrounding popular topics. The site carries a disclaimer that states, "Everything on this website is fiction." Lead Stories found no credible reports about what would be a newsworthy rule-change if it actually had happened. [...] The post on Facebook has a link to a story (archived here) on the website Dunning-Kruger Times with the headline, "Five NFL Players Removed From Their Games Under League's New 'No Anthem Kneeling' Rule." The story about NFL referees having the authority to remove players for kneeling during the national anthem is completely fabricated, as are the other stories on the website. [...] A Google search (archived here) using the keywords "nfl refs remove players kneeling during national anthem," yielded zero results for any credible news stories. A similar search of the NFL's official website yielded no authentic reports about the disqualification rule.
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2024-08-20): Were NFL referees given authority to disqualify football players who kneeled during the U.S. national anthem? No, that's not true: The claim is from a satirical website whose articles Lead Stories has debunked before. Lead Stories found no actual news articles mentioning such change to the authority of NFL referees. [...] NFL Referees were given the authority to disqualify players for anthem kneeling.So far they've tossed five of them.'The league isn't tolerating it anymore.'Full story in comment 👇 [...] A reverse image search (archived here) of the image in the claim led us to news articles from October 9, 2022, about a Buffalo Bills player ejected from a game for elbowing a referee.
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2024-09-10): Did an NFL referee expel 10 players for kneeling during the U.S. national anthem in late August 2024? No, that's not true: The images used to depict the supposed referee and Dallas Cowboys players are not from 2024, but from 2022 and 2017, respectively. The Cowboys players shown are not wearing the same color jersey as they wore during their late August 2024 pre-season game. A Google search provided no evidence that an NFL referee had expelled any NFL players for kneeling during this time period. [...] Football World Shocked: NFL Referee Shocked By Expelling 10 Players For Kneeling During National Anthem Last Week. [...] If an NFL referree had expelled Dallas Cowboy players for kneeling during a game, international media would have covered it extensively.
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2024-05-23): On May 20, 2024, the America's Last Line of Defense Facebook page posted a claim that five different NFL teams had announced a "zero tolerance policy" on kneeling during the playing of the national anthem. The story began as follows: [...] "There are five teams with zero tolerance policies for anthem kneeling, and we think the list will grow." [...] We sent ALLOD Sportsball Analysticator Tara Newhole to the five teams to see if there was any merit to the story, but she refused to go.
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2023-10-20): On Oct. 16, 2023, during the sixth week of the NFL season, SpaceXMania published an article positing that four NFL players had been ejected from a game because they supposedly took a knee during the national anthem. The article described the act as "unsportsmanlike conduct." The article briefly explained the origins of the protest, which began with former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeling during the anthem in 2016 to call attention to racism in America. The story did not identify the alleged players who were supposedly disqualified, nor the game at which the purported ejections occurred. The article read: [...] In an unprecedented move, four NFL players were ejected from their respective games for taking a knee during the National Anthem. The league, which has been navigating the tumultuous waters of players using their platform to protest social and racial injustices, now finds itself at another crossroads.
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2024-05-20): Old fake news story about NFL refs ejecting protesting players recirculates [...] "Anthem kneeling in the NFL: Referees flex their authority, eject five players," a May 20 Facebook post said. "The league sends a clear message!" [...] We rate claims that NFL refs ejected players for kneeling during the anthem False.
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2021-07-20): Some believe Councilman Bredefeld voted for the dismissal due to a possible 2017 grudge he had against then-city clerk, Spence, who filed a complaint against Bredefled's social rant on his disgust with Black NFL players kneeling during the national anthem, all said during the Sept. 27 City Council meeting.
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2023-10-05): CLAIM: NFL coaches unanimously voted to ban kneeling during the national anthem. [...] THE FACTS: Social media users are sharing a screenshot of a headline falsely claiming that NFL coaches voted to ban players from kneeling during "The Star-Spangled Banner," a gesture that has been used by professional athletes to protest injustice. "NFL Coaches Unanimously Vote to Ban Anthem Kneeling Permanently," reads text below a photo of Pittsburgh Steelers’ coach Mike Tomlin, Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy, and former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway.
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2023-09-07): Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin dismissed two players from the team after they knelt during the national anthem. [...] BREAKING: Mike Tomlin Suspends Two Steelers Players for Anthem Kneeling In an unprecedented twist in the NFL saga, the Pittsburgh Steelers' esteemed coach, Mike Tomlin, set the sports world abuzz. After two key players (names withheld for privacy) knelt during the national anthem, they were promptly dismissed from the team.
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2024-02-10): The other five, though, needed to come through. [...] Frankly, that's more alarming than losing 1-0 and only generating five hits. [...] I was one of five people summarily dismissed that day. It was advertised publicly as a "shift in on-air philosophy" with a bunch of other fancy buzzwords mixed in but the real, honest truth is it was done to cut costs at a time when the station was absorbing financial losses due to ownership neglect.
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2018-09-07): Trump also has been sharply critical of NFL players kneeling during the national anthem before games, a move that began with Kaepernick during his time with the San Francisco 49ers.
Claim: NFL referees “flex their authority, eject five players” for kneeling during the national anthem. (Facebook posts, 2024-05-21)
Evidence (2017-09-30): BVU Football Players and Students Plan to Take a Knee During National Anthem Some of Buena Vista University’s football players and cheerleaders plan to take a knee during the National Anthem at the homecoming football game on September 30. The decision follows a movement across the nation of NFL players who have taken a knee or linked arms in the past week as a stand against racial injustice in the country. [...] Following Trump’s remarks and tweets, many NFL players, coaches, owners and teams displayed some form of protest and unity during games this week. The players kneeling say they are using their platform to stand up for their beliefs and protest racial injustices in the U.S. The movement has gradually transitioned from NFL to collegiate teams as more athletes join in to take a stand.
Claim: Bird flu in the U.S. is a "scamdemic" timed to coincide with the 2024 presidential elections “by design.” (Instagram post, 2024-05-12)
Evidence (2024-05-12): The current H5N1 bird flu outbreak has spread to cows at dozens of dairy herds in nine U.S. states. The U.S. outbreak was first reported among wild birds in 2022, and has infected more than 92 million birds. The first description of bird flu in history dates to 1878 in northern Italy and the H5N1 strain was first found in 1996 in southern China. Three human cases have been reported in this outbreak. Human cases of bird flu are rare, and no human-to-human transmission has been reported in the current outbreak.
Claim: Bird flu in the U.S. is a "scamdemic" timed to coincide with the 2024 presidential elections “by design.” (Instagram post, 2024-05-12)
Evidence (2024-04-12): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Highlights in the History of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Timeline – 2020-2024," April 4, 2024 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "H5N1 Bird Flu Detections across the United States (Backyard and Commercial)," April 10, 2024 [...] The Associated Press, "What to know about the latest bird flu outbreak in the US," April 3, 2024
Claim: Bird flu in the U.S. is a "scamdemic" timed to coincide with the 2024 presidential elections “by design.” (Instagram post, 2024-05-12)
Evidence (2024-10-02): The United States is in the middle of an unprecedented bout of bird flu, also known as H5N1. Since 2022, the virus has killed millions of birds and spread to mammals, including cows. Dairy farms are struggling to contain outbreaks. A few humans have fallen sick, too—mostly farmworkers who spend a lot of time near chickens or cows—but Americans have largely remained nonplussed by bird flu. No one in the U.S. has died or gotten seriously sick, and the risk to us is considered low, because humans rarely spread the virus to others. [...] Bird flu doesn’t seem like a winning message for either candidate. Talk of preparing for any type of infectious disease triggers the fears of uncertainty, isolation, and inconvenience that Americans are still trying to shake after the pandemic. It’s hard to imagine either Trump or Harris starting their presidency by instituting the prevention measures that so many people have grown to hate. Unfortunately, the next commander in chief may not have a choice.