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Musk’s Starlink Was Not Connected to Vote Tabulation, Contrary to Online Claims
Elon Musk's Starlink system helped provide internet access to communities affected by the recent hurricanes. But online posts spread baseless claims that Starlink "uploaded votes in swing states" and helped Donald Trump win the election. Experts said voting machines are not connected to the internet during tabulation; one state election official called the claims "utter garbage."
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No Evidence Harris Campaign Paid for Celebrity Endorsements
Vice President Kamala Harris received many celebrity endorsements leading up to the election, including from Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Eminem, Megan Thee Stallion and Lizzo. Social media posts have made the unfounded claim that these celebrities were collectively paid $20 million for their endorsements. We've found no evidence to support the claim.
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President-elect Donald Trump, who will return to office for a second term on Jan. 20, 2025, recently reignited a constitutional debate about whether a twice-elected president can serve a third term.
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Musk Did Not Ban Stephen King from X, Contrary to Online Claims
Social media posts falsely claim that Elon Musk banned author Stephen King from X, the social media platform owned by Musk. The rumor that King was banned originated on a satirical website. King's X account remains active, and he used it on Nov. 13 to debunk the claim.
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Posts Falsely Claim CBS News Reported ‘Cheating’ in Election
Some social media posts falsely claimed that CBS News reported there was "cheating" in the 2024 presidential election that benefitted President-elect Donald Trump. We found no evidence of such a report, and a CBS News spokesperson said the outlet "did not report or say there was cheating in the election."
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