Snopes Debunker - Matt Walsh and an elephant fetus, Michael Stenger's death and conspiracy theories, and that viral clip of Sarah Sanders

​ TUESDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker June 28, 2022 Trouble Reading? View in Your Browser Today: Matt Walsh and an elephant fetus, Michael Stenger's death and conspiracy theories, and that viral clip of Sarah Sanders​ Did Matt Walsh Tweet Support of an Elephant Fetus? On June 25, The Matt Walsh Blog Twitter account purportedly responded to a question on the subject of abortion, apparently believing that a picture of an elephant fetus was that of a human. Seeing as there’s no shortage of fake tweet screenshots out there, we looked to verify whether Walsh’s tweet was genuine. Dan MacGuill has more. Read Now Help Snopes Today Your subscription to the Snopes Debunker is just one of many ways your can support our team and back our mission. $5 $10 $20 $50 $100 $200 ​View More Options Fact Checks and Original Reporting Michael Stenger’s Death Fuels Conspiracy Theories The cause of death for the former U.S. Senate sergeant at arms is unknown as of this writing, but that didn't stop the internet from inventing a cause. Read Story. Is ‘Stop the Steal’ Founder Ali Alexander Testifying at House Jan. 6 Panel Hearing? Hours after the U.S. House Jan. 6 panel announced a surprise hearing, we looked into a message on what appeared to be Alexander's own Telegram account. Read Story. ADVERTISEMENT Go ad-free today. Become a member. Did Sarah Sanders Promise a Kid ‘in the Womb’ Will Be ‘as Safe as They Are in a Classroom’? A video clip showing the Arkansas Republican gubernatorial candidate went viral following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Read Story. Latest Fact Checks News Instagram and Facebook Remove Posts Offering Abortion Pills Such social media posts were ostensibly aimed to help women living in states where preexisting laws banning abortion suddenly snapped into effect. Read More 3 Killed, Dozens Hurt in Amtrak Train Crash in Missouri An Amtrak passenger train traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago struck a dump truck in a remote area of Missouri, killing three people and injuring dozens more as rail cars tumbled off the tracks and landed on their sides Read More 4 Killed when Stands Collapse During Colombian Bullfight Part of the wooden stands collapsed during a bullfight in central Colombia, sending spectators plunging to the ground and killing at least four people and injuring hundreds. Read More

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