Fox News Spreads Fearmongering About Voter Fraud to Spanish Speakers
Fox News is at it again, this time spreading fearmongering about voter fraud to Spanish speakers.
The network's Spanish-language channel, Fox Noticias, has been running a series of segments warning of the dangers of voter fraud, even though there is no evidence of widespread fraud. These segments have been airing in the lead-up to the 2020 election, and they are clearly intended to scare Hispanic voters away from the polls.
Fox's fearmongering is based on a number of false claims, including:
- That voter fraud is a widespread problem in the United States.
- That Hispanic voters are more likely to commit voter fraud than other groups.
- That voter fraud can swing elections.
These claims are all false. In fact, there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the United States. A study by the Brennan Center for Justice found that out of over 1 billion votes cast in the 2016 election, there were only 31 credible instances of voter fraud. That's a rate of 0.000003%.
There is also no evidence that Hispanic voters are more likely to commit voter fraud than other groups. In fact, a study by the Pew Research Center found that Hispanic voters are less likely to commit voter fraud than white voters.
Finally, there is no evidence that voter fraud can swing elections. A study by the Government Accountability Office found that voter fraud has never had a significant impact on the outcome of an election.
Fox News' fearmongering about voter fraud is a dangerous and irresponsible attempt to suppress the vote. The network is using its platform to spread false information and scare Hispanic voters away from the polls. This is an attack on our democracy, and it must be stopped.
Here are some things you can do to fight back against Fox News' fearmongering:
- Contact your local Fox affiliate and demand that they stop airing these fearmongering segments.
- Spread the word about the facts on voter fraud. Share articles and fact-checks on social media and talk to your friends and family about the issue.
- Vote in the 2020 election. Don't let Fox News scare you away from the polls.
