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David James

Amber alert teen Caden Speight stages fake abduction, MAGA goes nuts, kid now facing ‘harsh consequences’

Yesterday, the MAGAsphere went into meltdown after an Amber Alert was issued for Florida teen Caden Speight. The story appeared to be a grim one: officials said that Speight had been approached by “4 unknown Hispanic males in a light-colored van” who apparently shot and abducted him.

Speight was said to have gotten a single text message to his mom: “Mom, I’m shot… 4 men… white van.” His phone was then said to have been found snapped in half. Florida cops went into overdrive, issuing an Amber Alert, deploying helicopters, dogs, and launching a massive search.

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