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Don't believe everything you see on social media. We debunk claims about aid for those that enter the U.S. illegally, another "pizzagate" claim and an anti-Biden chant.

AP Alert Not real news: Stories about migrant aid, Etsy and 'pizzagate,' and the Army-Navy game have been circulating on social media Social media users shared a range of false claims this week By MELISSA GOLDIN - Associated Press Dec 17, 2023 Dec 17, 2023 Updated May 19, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. 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Fake news: Etsy and pizzagate, Army-Navy Biden chant