Summary
The article discusses the spread of false information during a long government shutdown in the United States. A fact check reveals that some claims, like those about SNAP benefits and alleged earnings from "Obamacare royalties" by Barack Obama, are not true.
Key Facts
- The U.S. government is experiencing its longest shutdown in history.
- False information is spreading quickly during this shutdown.
- Some incorrect claims involve SNAP benefits, a federal assistance program.
- There is a viral but untrue claim that Barack Obama made money from "Obamacare royalties."
- The article aims to separate facts from misinformation.
- Political misinformation can spread when satire is mistaken for reality.
