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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: Sen. Marsha Blackburn said she would bring back school segregation if elected governor of Tennessee.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: Blackburn did not make the statement. The claim originated as satire and was later circulated on social media as though it were a genuine quote.
Date: 09/14/2026
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Last Updated on September 14, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check