Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-10-08 16:22:19 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 4D29B9B7CA0BA1E772023A9D1CB92D24E79ECE1527400A8534B76166B539C89C
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Original Note:
The claim that "White Hats and Red Hats" are fighting FEMA/FBI agents in Chimney Rock, NC, is entirely false and originates from conspiracy and satire websites. There is no evidence to support this story. Similar hoaxes have been debunked by fact-checkers. Sources: https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2023/aug/24/instagram-posts/fabricated-story-fantasizes-about-maui-gunfight-be/ https://beforeitsnews.com/crime-all-stars/2024/10/fema-killing-hurricane-helene-victims-in-kamalas-land-grab-of-victim-properties-2495543.html
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