Post shared on facebook US Marines claim to have arrested a ballot ‘mule’ in Pennsylvania.
Verdict: False
This claim is false and originally stemmed from an October 30th article published on the satirical website Real Raw News.
Fact check:
According to a recent Fox News poll, 2024 Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump has a narrow lead over 2024 Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, 49% to 47% among likely voters. It has been shown that they maintain a lead in outlet. According to the report, Harris won the expanded vote by one point over Trump, 48% to 47%.
In a Facebook post, U.S. Marines allegedly arrested a ballot “mule” in Pennsylvania. According to the post, U.S. Marines allegedly observed someone depositing multiple votes for Harris at two separate drop boxes in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The post further indicates that both men were allegedly being questioned.
This claim is false and originally Articles for October 30th It was published on the satirical site “Real Law News.” The site’s disclaimer states:About us” indicates that its contents are not intended to be taken literally. “The information on this website is for informational, educational and entertainment purposes. This website contains humour, parody and satire. We have included this disclaimer because of this. [of] Attorney,” the disclaimer reads. (Related: Video showing Bucks County election workers tearing up ballots is fake)
Similarly, “Check Your Facts” did not find the claims referenced. US Marine Corps website or its verified socializing media account. Additionally, we found “Check the facts” There are no reliable reports to support the claim. If this claim were true, multiple media outlets would have reported it, but none did.
It seems like the false claims are continuing. Recent CBS News coverage A judge has extended voting by mail in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, until the end of the business day on Friday, November 1st. Trump and 2024 Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick have sued Bucks County as a result of “protracted litigation,” according to the same report. Lines formed and voters were “turned away.”
Check Your Fact has reached out to the U.S. Marine Corps for comment.
