White House Gets FACT CHECKED… Turns Out They LIED About Firearm Deaths & Children…

Published on February 8, 2024
Duration: 7:37

This video critically examines claims made by the White House regarding firearm deaths as the leading cause of death for children. A Washington Post fact-check is highlighted, revealing that when data is analyzed correctly, including all motor vehicle deaths and children aged 17 and under, motor vehicle accidents remain the leading cause of death. The video argues that the White House and gun control advocates manipulate statistics to push a deceptive narrative aimed at eroding Second Amendment rights.

Quick Summary

A Washington Post fact-check revealed that the White House's claim of firearm deaths being the leading cause of death for children is misleading. When analyzing data correctly, including all motor vehicle deaths and children aged 17 and younger, motor vehicle accidents remain the leading cause of death, a trend that has persisted for six decades.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: White House Fact Checked
  2. 00:50The Washington Post Article Analysis
  3. 01:27News Coverage Bias: Ground News
  4. 02:15White House Claims on Child Deaths
  5. 02:55Washington Post Fact Check Revealed
  6. 03:11Source of White House Data: Johns Hopkins Study
  7. 04:16Correcting the Statistics: 17 and Younger
  8. 05:13Including 18-19 Year Olds vs. CDC Data
  9. 05:47CDC Data: Firearm vs. Motor Vehicle Deaths
  10. 06:06Debunking the Talking Point
  11. 06:24Washington Post Pinocchio Test
  12. 06:47Macro Level: Deception and Rights
  13. 07:11Call to Action: Vote and Get Active

Frequently Asked Questions

Did the White House claim firearm deaths are the leading cause of death for children?

Yes, the White House made this claim in a January 25th news release and in remarks by VP Harris on January 18th, stating that gun violence is the leading cause of death for children in America.

What did the Washington Post find when fact-checking the White House's child death statistics?

The Washington Post fact-checked the White House, revealing that when data is correctly analyzed to include all motor vehicle deaths and children aged 17 and younger, motor vehicle accidents remain the leading cause of death.

How do different age ranges affect child death statistics?

Including 18 and 19-year-olds (legally adults in most states) in firearm death statistics, as done in some studies cited by the White House, can skew the data. When focusing strictly on children 17 and under, motor vehicle deaths consistently lead.

What is the alleged motive behind manipulating child death statistics?

The video suggests that the manipulation of these statistics is a deliberate tactic by the White House and gun control advocates to create a false narrative, aiming to erode public support for Second Amendment rights.

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