Shoot, I still remember 2012, when liberals honestly believed that Sarah Palin said, “I can see Russia from my house!” It was actually Tina Fey on SNL, but whatevers, close enough for them.
Yes, good example. Worse, it wasn't just liberals. Can't count how many times I heard it from the apolitical types, and too often as well, Republicans. It was a particularly stubborn meme that few were willing to give up on even when given the facts. It was a twofer for the tellers; they loved coming across as informed while getting a big laugh to boot.