Fact check: How right-wing outlets spread a false narrative about the US women's soccer team disrespecting an elderly veteran
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A 98-year-old World War II veteran, Pete DuPré, played the Star-Spangled Banner on the harmonica before the US women's soccer team's final pre-Olympics match, a Monday friendly against Mexico.
Then a bunch of right-wing media outlets and commentators invented a false narrative about the American players. The US team's activism -- which has included protests during the national anthem -- has been a regular target of conservative criticism. This time, conservatives blasted US players for something they did not actually do.More Related News