Washington post caught fabricating fake news story with donald trump jr. , let's go brandon

Washington Post caught fabricating fake news story with Donald Trump Jr., Let’s Go Brandon

Posted by
1 min read
October 25, 2021

In a bizarre story about the son of former U.S. President Donald Trump Jr., the Washington Post fabricated a false narrative about Donald Trump, Jr.’s speech that took place in Georgia on September 22nd.

The progressive-leaning news site claimed Trump, Jr. shouted “Let’s Go Brandon” at that event, more than a week before the October 2nd when NASCAR racer Brandon Brown won his race at Talladega.

“The former president’s son, Donald Trump, Jr., has repeatedly promoted the meme, and the original chant [f-ck Joe Biden] on his social media feeds,” the Washington Post reported. “At a speech in Georgia, he took the stage after the crowd had been chanting “USA! USA!” and roared, “There’s a couple of other chants I’ve been hearing going around. Have you heard the other one that’s been going around?”

WaPo then reported the crowd burst into a “Let’s go Brandon!” chant.

The problem is, that never happened.

“I demand a retraction and a correction,” the younger Trump demanded.

The Washington Post eventually corrected its original false story. Ten days after that speech in Georgia, NBC reporter Kelli Stavast interviewed Brandon Brown as the crowd behind them chanted, “F-ck Joe Biden”.

https:// /DonaldJTrumpJr/status/1444648595244920835

Stavast said they were chanting “Let’s go, Brandon!”

The Washington Post in its correction admitted an editor attempted to sensationalize the reporter’s initial story by adding “Let’s Go Brandon” into the story after it was filed by the reporter.

“Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly said a crowd broke into a “Let’s go Brandon” chant during a Donald Trump Jr. speech in Georgia. The crowd broke into a “F– Joe Biden!” chant at that speech in September. The error, which was inserted by an editor, has been corrected.”

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital newsroom providing original reporting on New Jersey, national news, government, public policy, public safety, courts, and community affairs.

As founder of the publication, Stilton leads editorial strategy, investigative reporting, and daily newsroom operations while overseeing coverage that reaches millions of readers annually.

With extensive experience covering municipal government, county government, state legislatures, elections, law enforcement, emergency management, and public records, Stilton specializes in translating complex government actions into clear, factual reporting. His work frequently relies on primary source documents, including court filings, legislation, public meeting records, election finance disclosures, government databases, police reports, and Freedom of Information and Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests. He has reported extensively on local government accountability, taxpayer spending, campaign finance, public corruption investigations, infrastructure, public safety, and the policies affecting New Jersey residents.

Under Stilton's editorial leadership, Shore News Network has grown into one of New Jersey's largest independent digital news organizations, publishing thousands of original news articles each year while providing breaking news coverage, investigative reporting, and analysis across state and local government. The publication's reporting is routinely sourced from official government agencies, public officials, court records, and firsthand documentation, with a commitment to transparency, attribution, corrections when warranted, and clearly distinguishing factual reporting from opinion.

Stilton's journalism follows established newsroom standards emphasizing accuracy, verification, fairness, and accountability. Every effort is made to verify information through official records and multiple reliable sources before publication. His reporting is intended to provide readers with timely, well-documented information that helps them understand the issues affecting their communities, while maintaining editorial independence from political parties, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and commercial interests.

Readers can submit story tips, corrections, public records, or media inquiries through the official Shore News Network website or its verified social media channels. Shore News Network welcomes corrections and updates when new information becomes available as part of its ongoing commitment to accurate and transparent journalism.

Facebook

Breaking News

Don't Miss