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Corroborated 2+ independent news desks
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Dec 13, 2025 President Trump falsely said the Brown University shooter was in custody before walking the claim back Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The false statement spread confusion during a mass-casualty event and weakened trust in official crisis information.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
PBS · CNN · Politico · NBC News · New York Post · The Atlantic
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- Shooting at Brown University results in two deaths and multiple injuries — On December 13, 2025, a shooting occurred at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, resulting in the deaths of two students and injuries to nine others.
- Trump Falsely Claims Shooter in Custody on Truth Social — On December 13, 2025, Donald Trump falsely claimed on Truth Social that the alleged shooter in a mass shooting at Brown University was in custody.
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Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 48 – 2025-12-13–2025-12-19
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