GOP Rep. Mistakes NCAA Basketball Team for 'Illegal Invaders' at Detroit Airport
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Michigan State Rep. Matt Maddock falsely claimed a flight carrying undocumented immigrants arrived at Detroit Metro Airport, when it was actually the Gonzaga men's basketball team in town for the Sweet 16. Despite evidence to the contrary, Maddock doubled down on his claim, prompting criticism from political figures and organizations for spreading dangerous misinformation.
- GOP rep. claimed a flight at DTW carried 'illegal invaders.' It was actually a Sweet 16 team WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit
- Fact check: Michigan GOP legislator posted about ‘illegal invaders’ at Detroit airport. It was Gonzaga’s March Madness team CNN
- Republican lawmaker mistakes basketball team for 'illegal invaders' The Independent
- Matthew Maddock calls NCAA basketball teams at DTW 'illegal invaders' Detroit Free Press
- Gonzaga vs. Purdue (Mar 29, 2024) Live Score ESPN
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