Why ‘pizza’ mentions in Epstein files don’t prove ‘pizzagate’ conspiracy theory
Online users and Colorado Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert failed to fully research the Epstein files before sharing the false claim.
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Pizzagate is a conspiracy theory regarding a pedophilia ring linked to members of the Democratic Party, and the Comet Ping Pong pizzeria in Washington, D.C.
Online users and Colorado Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert failed to fully research the Epstein files before sharing the false claim.
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