Thread by @ChristinaPushaw

Last week, a @washingtonpost Fact Checker reached out to me to “fact check” @GovRonDeSantis statement opposing the DOJ memo, which threatens to silence concerned parents exercising First Amendment rights.

WaPo “fact-check” essentially accused Gov. DeSantis of making things up:

Here’s the beginning of my response. I just thought it was important not to accept the framing of the @washingtonpost “fact check” on its face.

Media are supposed to challenge regime narratives, not enforce them. Democracy dies in darkness, right? 😅

And here’s where I explained very clearly to @washingtonpost — providing receipts — that the Garland DOJ memo was prompted by the NSBA letter calling parents “domestic terrorists” and urging the federal government to prosecute speech under the Patriot Act. 👇

Here’s how the “fact check” turned out: 4 Pinocchios. That means @washingtonpost accused @GovRonDeSantis and other GOP officials of telling an outright lie.

Shot (the “fact check”) — Chaser (the facts)

VIDEO: Garland admits he wrote the memo because of the NSBA Letter

Tonight I circled back. Let’s see if @washingtonpost does! 😀

The WaPo Fact Checker already responded. He’s definitely trying to thread that 🪡 needle! What do you guys think?

My verdict: the WaPo Fact Check is “missing context” 👀

Also: the Biden Administration knew about the letter and had been in contact with the NSBA before Garland issued the memo. Emails from FOIA at the bottom of article in link: 👇

freebeacon.com/campus/white-h…

Cc @ChuckRossDC great reporting on this. You might find the thread interesting, though I doubt it will be surprising.