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According to the rumor, Arizona officials uncovered evidence of ballots being destroyed and illegally counted in Joe Biden’s favor.

Social media posts claimed New York Democrats "declared war on the Amish," fining unvaccinated children $2,000 per day.

The rumor stems from real fines issued by the state but misrepresents the truth. Reporter Emery Winter has the facts.