Claim: Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who as a diabetic is at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, has participated remotely in recent Supreme Court arguments. But Ted Nugent posted a bogus headline on Facebook -- using a CNBC logo and byline -- with the unfounded claim that Sotomayor tested positive for the disease. A CNBC spokesperson said the outlet didn't publish it.
Fact-check: Ted Nugent Posts Fake Headline, Claim About Sotomayor's Health - FactCheck.org
Verdict: justice sonia sotomayor, who as a diabetic is at higher risk for severe illness from covid-19, has participated remotely in recent supreme court arguments. but ted nugent posted a bogus headline on facebook -- using a cnbc logo and byline -- with the unfounded claim that sotomayor tested positive for the disease. a cnbc spokesperson said the outlet didn't publish it.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Brea Jones
Date published: 2022-01-21T22:17:54