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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: A man in Tennessee was jailed for posting a meme deriding President Donald Trump following Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: Larry Bushart was arrested in late September 2025 for an online post and charged with threats; the charge was dropped on 10/29 and he was released after weeks in custody.
Date: 10/31/2025
Last Updated on October 31, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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