WENDESDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker 17 February 2021 Fact-Checking Rush Limbaugh's Legacy ​ Following the death of conservative commentary radio host Rush Limbaugh, many memes and stories about his life resurfaced online. Throughout his career, Snopes has fact-checked many of the stories that shaped his legacy. Before you share what you see, consider verifying it by browsing our Rush Limbaugh fact checks. Read More We want to hear from you! Snopes is assessing various types of content we publish and would love your feedback. Take the Survey Fact Checks Did Rush Limbaugh Smoke? Limbaugh was regularly photographed smoking cigars. ✅  True   Did Rush Limbaugh’s ‘AIDS Update’ Mock the Deaths of Gay People? Limbaugh would later say he regretted the segment as it made fun of people who were dying excruciating deaths. ✅  True   Did Limbaugh Thank Trump ‘For the Last 4 Years’ in an Open Letter? The controversial radio personality received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump in January 2020. ❌  Misattributed   Did Bonne Maman Co. Shelter People During the Holocaust? The founders of the jam company can trace their business roots back to a small village in France. ❔  No Rating   Did Kamala Harris Bail Out 'Violent Rioters' During George Floyd Protests? The claim appeared to stem from a June 2020 tweet from Harris. ❌  Mostly False View Latest Fact Checks Support Snopes Today Every dollar that you contribute to Snopes goes directly toward growing our newsroom, expanding our fact-checking efforts, and improving our website’s experience. $5 $10 $20.21 $50 $100 Other News Riot Lawsuit Just Part of Trump’s Post-Impeachment Problems Acquitted by the Senate of inciting the U.S. Capitol insurrection, former President Donald Trump faces more fallout from the unrest, including a lawsuit from a congressman. Read More   Biden Optimistic on Reopening of Elementary Schools President Joe Biden is promising a majority of elementary schools will be open five days a week by the end of his first 100 days in office. Read More   Millions Endure Record Cold Without Power; At Least 20 Dead A winter storm that left millions without power in record-breaking cold weather has claimed more lives. Read More   Vaccine Delays Leave Grocery Workers Feeling Expendable As panicked Americans cleared supermarkets of toilet paper and food last spring, grocery employees gained recognition as among the most indispensable of the pandemic’s front-line workers. Read More   Biden Rallies Public to Pressure Republicans on Virus Aid Leaving Donald Trump and his impeachment in the rearview mirror, Joe Biden embarked on his first official trip as president to refocus Congress on coronavirus relief and cement public support for his $1.9 trillion aid package. Read More

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