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Debunked: Viral Claims About AOC and Schumer Fabricated

11/15/2025

Summary

Story summary

The claim that U.S. Senator John Kennedy scolded Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer over the "Green New Deal 2.0" costing $93 trillion has been debunked; no video exists on C-SPAN.
Claims about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's net worth and Chuck Schumer's residence are false.
The rumor spread widely on social media and appears fabricated, potentially using AI tools.
The linked Facebook page is run by individuals in Vietnam.

History

Historical Context

The rise of misinformation on social media significantly influenced the 2016 U.S. presidential election, with over 60% of Americans encountering misleading content. Research indicated that false news stories favoring Donald Trump were shared 30 million times on Facebook, while those favoring Hillary Clinton garnered only 8 million shares. This trend raises ongoing concerns about the integrity of political communication and the potential for foreign influence.

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Story summary

The claim that U.S. Senator John Kennedy scolded Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer over the "Green New Deal 2.0" costing $93 trillion has been debunked; no video exists on C-SPAN.
Claims about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's net worth and Chuck Schumer's residence are false.
The rumor spread widely on social media and appears fabricated, potentially using AI tools.
The linked Facebook page is run by individuals in Vietnam.

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