A screenshot of a headline shared on Facebook claims Russian President Vladimir Putin is purportedly demanding Dr. Anthony Fauci be extradited to Russia for alleged “crimes against humanity” as part of a peace deal with Ukraine.
Verdict: False
The claim is false and originally stems from a Jan. 22 article published on “The People’s Voice,” a website that is known for spreading “fake news.”
Fact Check:
President Donald Trump recently terminated Fauci’s security detail, CNN reported. Following the move, Fauci has hired his own private security detail, according to the outlet.
“Putin ‘Demanding Fauci Extradition’ for ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ as Part of Ukraine Peace Deal,” the purported headline shared via the Facebook image reads. “Sounds like WINNING to me!” the post’s caption follows.
The claim is false and originally stems from a Jan. 22 article…
