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Claimant: Republican National Committee
Claim: New York Democrats are communists for “trying to force” New Yorkers to conserve energy.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: Gov. Kathy Hochul asked residents to voluntarily conserve electricity during a heat wave; she did not force them to do so. Experts said voluntary conservation requests are not communism and have been issued by governments led by both political parties.
Date: 08/01/2026
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Last Updated on August 1, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check