Fake Liz Cheney Post on Trump Cemetery Visit Exposed as Satire
A viral X post attributed to Liz Cheney criticizing Republicans over an incident at Arlington National Cemetery is revealed to be from a parody account, not the former congresswoman's official profile.
A fabricated social media post purportedly from Liz Cheney regarding an incident at Arlington National Cemetery has been circulating online, prompting fact-checkers to investigate its authenticity. The post, which criticizes Republican leadership, originated from a parody account and not from the former U.S. Representative's official profile.
The satirical post references a real event that occurred on August 26, 2024, when two staff members from Donald Trump's presidential campaign were reportedly involved in an altercation with an employee at Arlington National Cemetery during the former president's visit. This incident at the historic 639-acre military burial ground, which has been a National Historic Landmark since 2014, drew significant attention.
The fake post, shared on platforms like Facebook and Threads, included Cheney's name and profile picture but used the handle "@Liz_Choney" instead of her official "@Liz_Cheney" account. It criticized Republicans for their silence on the cemetery incident, comparing it to a hypothetical scenario involving Vice President Kamala Harris.
Fact-checkers identified several indicators of the post's satirical nature. The account that originally shared the image on August 29, 2024, clearly states in its description that "most images posted are parodies." Additionally, the image itself includes a "Parody by Back Rub" signature, further confirming its non-authentic status.
Arlington National Cemetery, established during the American Civil War, is the final resting place for over 400,000 individuals from the United States and 11 other countries. It conducts 27 to 30 funeral services each weekday, maintaining strict rules and etiquette to preserve its solemn atmosphere.
"Can you imagine what Republican leaders would say if Kamala Harris assaulted a service person at Arlington so she could illegally use dead veterans for a photo op where she smiled and gave a thumbs up over their graves? You are satires of men."
As of September 7, 2024, there are no credible reports of Cheney making such statements on her official social media accounts. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of verifying information sources in the digital age, especially concerning high-profile political figures and sensitive topics related to national monuments like Arlington National Cemetery.
