Fox News, Republicans Criticized for Premature Terrorism Claims on Rainbow Bridge Explosion

The explosion, initially reported as a terrorist attack, was later confirmed to be a traffic incident, sparking backlash against those who spread the unfounded claims.

• Fox News and several Republican figures faced backlash for prematurely labeling the Rainbow Bridge explosion as a terrorist attack.
• The vehicle explosion at the U.S.-Canada border resulted in two deaths, but was later confirmed to be a traffic incident, not a terrorist attack.
• Fox News correspondent Alexis McAdams initially reported the incident as an 'attempted terrorist attack' based on her sources, but later walked back her claims.
• Several Republicans, including Ted Cruz and Byron Donalds, used the incident to criticize the Biden administration's immigration and border policies.
• Critics argue that such premature and unfounded claims can be harmful to public safety and national security.

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