Madonna's Instagram account has been flagged for spreading"False Information."'s account and then removed a post, after the artist sought to spread information.
The post, which was shared Tuesday, appeared blurred with a warning over the video:"False Information." Instagram removed it by Wednesday morning. "We’ve removed this video for making false claims about cures and prevention methods for COVID-19," Raki Wane, Instagram's policy communications manager, told USA TODAY in a statement."People who reacted to, commented on, or shared this video, will see messages directing them to authoritative information about the virus."
Before the post was taken down, text atop the video read:"Reviewed by independent fact-checkers." When users clicked the button"See Why," they were shown a list of falsehoods in Madonna's post. Instagram started working with third-party fact-checkers and flagging content for inaccuracies late last year, as part of the Facebook-owned social app's commitment,
what a whackadoo
That doctor isnt spreading misinformation.... the MEDIA IS! and madonna had to delete it because shes part of the elites that were saved by HCQ All the celebs that had it were taking Hydrochloroquine cocktails. WE dont believe you anymore. and social media is surpressing truth
You don't need the quote marks. She was spreading false information, factually wrong, propaganda, conspiracy theory whack-job nonsense. Stop giving these liars a pass by using quotes to doubt their status as frauds.
Yawn