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Texas Governor Falsely Tweets Satirical Article Mocking Garth Brooks

  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted a link to a satirical article falsely claiming Garth Brooks was booed off stage in Texas.
  • The article was from a parody news website created as a joke but wasn't recognized as such by Abbott.
  • Abbott quickly deleted the tweet but screengrabs had already captured it and it was shared widely, subjecting Abbott to ridicule.
  • The incident highlights the ongoing problem of public figures spreading misinformation, whether intentionally or not.
  • Garth Brooks had recently angered some conservatives by refusing to ban Bud Light from his bar, leading to calls for a boycott of his music.
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