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Yet Another Conspiracy Theory Left Wing Media Loved Comes Crashing Down
The Daily Caller ^ | June 05, 2022 11:57 AM ET | Nicole Silverio

Posted on 06/05/2022 11:16:17 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

A new internal report debunked the left-wing media’s promotion of false accusations that Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis manipulated COVID-19 data throughout the height of the pandemic.

The Florida Department of Health’s former dashboard manager, Rebekah Jones, claimed she was fired in May 2020 for her refusal to forge COVID numbers at the governor’s behest. Florida’s COVID data had no significant flaws. After her firing, Jones created her own dashboard that contained heavily inflated statistics, National Review senior writer Charles C.W. Cooke reported in the New York Post.

Jones frequently appeared on MSNBC’s “TheReidOut” and CNN to promote her accusations against the governor. She joined at least 5 interviews with former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, the brother of former Democratic Florida Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who covered up nursing home deaths during the pandemic.

Digital media outlets also promoted Jones’ narrative in published headlines. NPR published a May 19, 2020, piece titled, “Florida Dismisses A Scientist For Her Refusal To Manipulate State’s Coronavirus Data.” “Rebekah Jones Tried To Warn Us About COVID-19. How Her Freedom Is On The Line,” wrote Cosmopolitan.”Florida Scientist Vows To Speak COVID-19 ‘Truth To Power’ Despite Police Raid,” wrote the Huffington Post.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailycaller.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Government
KEYWORDS: demlies; desantis; medialies; rebekahjones

1 posted on 06/05/2022 11:16:17 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Democrat NEW YORK Governor; not Florida.


2 posted on 06/05/2022 11:20:22 AM PDT by Tucker39 ("It is impossible so to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible." George Washington )
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

It doesn’t matter what you disprove the left still clings to its mythology. They still rant about Russian involvement on the 2016 election and nothing will sway them.


3 posted on 06/05/2022 11:27:09 AM PDT by muir_redwoods (Freedom isn't free, liberty isn't liberal and you'll never find anything Right on the Left)
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To: Tucker39

It’s a easy mistake. New Yorkers think they own Florida..or would like to.


4 posted on 06/05/2022 11:28:28 AM PDT by Leep (Hillary will NEVER be president! 😁)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
… Jones frequently appeared on MSNBC’s “TheReidOut” and CNN…

Good riddance!

5 posted on 06/05/2022 11:29:06 AM PDT by immadashell (Save Innocent Lives: Ban Gun Free Zones)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum; JulieRNR21; Travis McGee; AAABEST; kinganamort; katherineisgreat; ...
Another article on the recent shoot-down of our favorite 'data scientist'.

Florida Freeper

I'm compiling a list of FReepers interested in Florida-related topics.
If you want to be added, please FReepMail me.

6 posted on 06/05/2022 11:30:07 AM PDT by Joe Brower ("Might we not live in a nobler dream than this?" -- John Ruskin)
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"Gov. Ron DeSantis, who the day before dismissed the firing of a COVID-19 dashboard data manager as a "non-issue," came out blazing when questioned about her again Wednesday. "Come to find out she is also under active criminal charges in the state of Florida, she's charged with cyber stalking and cyber sexual harassment," said DeSantis"

DeSantis reveals fired dashboard operator has criminal case pending - Rebekah Jones faces cyber stalking charges

7 posted on 06/05/2022 2:34:29 PM PDT by simpson96
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8 posted on 06/05/2022 2:36:38 PM PDT by simpson96
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To: simpson96

Her appearance reminds me of Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos fame.


9 posted on 06/05/2022 2:40:27 PM PDT by thecodont
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To: Joe Brower

Florida should have sued her for material lies.


10 posted on 06/05/2022 2:50:34 PM PDT by CodeToad (Arm up! They Have!)
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To: simpson96

There’s a special place for this psycho on the Crazy/Hot Matrix.


11 posted on 06/05/2022 4:16:04 PM PDT by Jacquerie (ArticleVBlog.com)
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To: Jacquerie; NobleFree

Self-administered Psychotropic drugs?


12 posted on 06/06/2022 7:13:58 AM PDT by Does so (https//youtu.be/3PxEWB6W8ig ......Uke's Independence Day Parade. Anthem starts at 15:00)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Disinformation will likely see a new high as we near November. The rats are desperate for traction,any traction.They already lie about everything there is. So, best bet is to ignore them and print or video the truth in our own MSM which is now TS,FR and other sites that still hold the truth.


13 posted on 06/07/2022 2:45:07 AM PDT by rodguy911 (HOME OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!!)
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