That viral Facebook post allegedly from Myeshia Johnson, widow of Sgt. La David Johnson, praising President Donald Trump and criticizing Rep. Frederica Wilson is not real:
Mrs. Johnson confirms to ABC News that she did not write this post. It is fake. https://t.co/yN9P8M2fYL
— Michael Del Moro (@MikeDelMoro) October 22, 2017
Here’s a screenshot in case you haven’t seen it yet:
And it wasn’t even a good fake:
If you're going to go through the effort of creating a fake Facebook status, at least get the date right
Trump didn't even call Ms. Johnson until 330pm on October 17th; Rep. Frederica Wilson hadn't even commented yet https://t.co/CairV1cmUD
— T. Greg "Sounds Expensive" Doucette (@greg_doucette) October 21, 2017
We’ll hear more from Mrs. Johnson tomorrow on “Good Morning America”:
ABC News Exclusive: Sgt. La David Johnson’s wife speaks out about the husband, father & brave American soldier she loved—only on @GMA Monday
— Michael Del Moro (@MikeDelMoro) October 22, 2017
But imagine having to deal with the loss of a spouse who died defending America from terrorists and having to answer questions like this?
Someone is putting up fake posts from Sgt. Johnson’s widow, criticizing Rep. Wilson’s statements. https://t.co/99lAh7N8fU
— Nick Confessore (@nickconfessore) October 22, 2017
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However you feel about Rep. Wilson, creating this Facebook post was despicable.
Sgt. Johnson was laid to rest on Saturday:
Myeshia Johnson kisses the casket of her husband, US Army Sgt. La David Johnson, during his burial service https://t.co/oAxRg5njrm pic.twitter.com/K30POUtWC7
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) October 22, 2017
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