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    Misleading Narrative About a Supposed ‘Ukrainian Arms Dealer’

    by Saranac Hale Spencer Oct 15, 2019 4 minutes
    Quick Take

    An online story says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff “are both connected to a Ukrainian arms dealer” through a 2013 fundraiser. But the supposed “Ukrainian arms dealer” owns a California company that primarily develops airships, including for the U.S. government. He has donated to both parties — not just the Democrats.

    Full Story

    A headline on the Gateway Pundit website claims: “SPEAKER PELOSI AND ADAM SCHIFF Connected to Prominent Ukrainian Arms Dealer – PHOTOS.” Directly below that is a picture of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shaking hands with Randy Credico, a comedian and former radio show host.

    Later in the story, the same photo of Pelosi and Credico is used again, with the

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