Fact Check: Did Darializa Avila Chevalier tweet that she wiped her hand on an American flag?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: A screenshot authentically shows a post by Democratic congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier that read, “I forgot to get napkins so I just wiped my hand on the American flag behind me.”

Rating: TRUE

Explanation: Snopes confirmed the screenshot showed an authentic 2019 post from Darializa Avila Chevalier’s X account containing the quoted statement.

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Date: 06/29/2026

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Last Updated on June 29, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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