Disinformation about chaos in the US: why rumors of mass deportations do not correspond to reality

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A video titled “More Than 700,000 Schoolchildren Deported from the U.S.,” discovered on the CTVBY channel, has garnered nearly two million views!

The content of this video was as follows:

Meanwhile, in the United States, Donald Trump’s presidency has begun with a sensation. A week filled with chaotic statements from the American leader concludes with the implementation of some of them. In the southern part of the country, the crackdown on illegal immigrants continues. Now, bounty hunters will operate there. The authorities have set a reward of $1,000 for successfully deporting a migrant. However, it remains unclear where they will be sent. Some countries, such as Mexico, refuse to accept flights carrying deportees. Guatemala has declined to take back those involved in crimes and arms trafficking. One-way tickets are being issued indiscriminately. Reports indicate that soon, more than 700,000 schoolchildren could be deported from the U.S.

Our verdict based on conducted analyses:

Verdict: Incorrect


Reasons:

  • The claim or statement is entirely false: information from multiple sources or expert opinions contradicts it.
  • Cause-and-effect relationships do not exist as stated.
  • When quoting, significant parts are omitted, rearranged, altered, or mistranslated, fundamentally changing the original meaning.
  • The event occurred significantly differently than claimed.


Verification Rating Scale

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Let’s conduct an analysis of disinformation narratives and semantic analysis:

Narrative Analysis
Risk Level: High
Dehumanization

Portraying migrants as a threat and objects for deportation contributes to their devaluation.

Emotional Provocation

Distortion of Facts

Confidence: 85%
Anti-Elitism

Criticism of authorities and elites who allegedly disregard the fates of citizens and migrants.

Rhetorical Questions

Concept Substitution

Confidence: 75%
Overall Assessment

The video uses manipulative techniques to create fear and distrust toward migrants, potentially causing societal harm and undermining trust in institutions.

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