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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

Finally, three reasons for Donald Trump to be afraid: a courtroom, a jury and the truth

This week’s indictment of the former president may not diminish his supporters’ devotion, but it will challenge his fraudulent conception of reality, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023

Mary Trump Warns GOP Officials: Donald Trump Will Destroy Whoever The Republican Nominee Is

‌A small but significant section of the Republican Party agree with Donald Trump because he is going to advance their agenda‌

Zenger · Aug 4, 2023

Maine Voters To Decide On Record Eight Ballot Measures In November

From constitutional amendments to citizen-initiated measures, Maine's November ballot is packed with important decisions.

Zenger · Aug 4, 2023

Pence seizes on Trump's latest indictment as he looks to break through in crowded GOP field

As Donald Trump was being arraigned in Washington on yet another round of criminal charges, his running mate-turned-rival Mike Pence moved to capitalize on the news, unveiling merchandise that quoted from the indictment

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

Newly arrested Trump crashes wedding and swoons over ‘beautiful bride’ hours after DC arraignment

Ex president shook hands with guests and complimented the bride to raucous chants of ‘USA, USA’

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

‘Dark Brandon’ meme boosts Biden’s campaign merchandise sales

Meme showing president with red, laserlike eyes that subverts rightwing chant is responsible for over half campaign merch sales

The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2023

Trump could lose half his voters if he’s convicted, poll shows

More than of of Republicans said they would not vote for Mr Trump if he were ‘currently serving time in prison’

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

Marijuana legalization campaign submits additional signatures for Nov. 2023 ballot; needs 10% to be found valid

The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, the campaign supporting a marijuana legalization initiative in Ohio, submitted an additional round of 6,545 signatures to the secretary of state on Aug. 3, 2023. If enough valid signatures are found, this would qualify the initiative for the Nov. 7, 2023, ballot in…

Ballotpedia · Aug 4, 2023

Rudy Giuliani goes on unhinged rant claiming Mike Pence’s wife leads him around on a leash

‘I would see him with his wife having something around his neck every night,’ Giuliani says of Pence

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023