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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: Antifa operatives were arrested for using algae as a chemical weapon at the Reflecting Pool.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: AFP Fact Check found the claim originated as satire. There is no evidence that antifa operatives were arrested or that algae was used as a chemical weapon at the Reflecting Pool.
Date: 06/30/2026
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Last Updated on June 30, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check