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BUSTED: CNN Destroys Dem 2028 Hopeful's FAKE KKK Escape Story

Gary FranchiFebruary 19, 2026271 views
BUSTED: CNN Destroys Dem 2028 Hopeful's FAKE KKK Escape Story
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The wheels are coming off the carefully crafted narrative of Maryland Governor Wes Moore, the Democrats' latest golden boy being groomed for a 2028 presidential run. Even the partisan hacks at CNN are struggling to swallow Moore's increasingly outlandish claims about his supposed brush with the Ku Klux Klan.

During a recent interview, CNN anchor Kasie Hunt put Moore on the hot seat, grilling him about inconsistencies in his dramatic escape story that's been a cornerstone of his political rise. The awkward exchange revealed what many conservatives have suspected all along - Moore's biography reads more like a Hollywood script than reality.

This is exactly what we've come to expect from today's Democratic Party. They can't run on their failed policies - look at the disaster Biden left behind that President Trump is still cleaning up - so they manufacture heroic origin stories designed to tug at heartstrings and distract from their radical agenda.

Another Fake Democrat Hero?

Moore's story joins a long list of Democrat darlings who've embellished their backgrounds for political gain. Remember Elizabeth Warren's fake Native American heritage? Or how about Tim Walz's stolen valor claims? The pattern is clear: when you can't inspire Americans with actual accomplishments, just make something up.

What's particularly telling is that CNN - the same network that spent years covering for Biden's corruption and pushing Russian collusion hoaxes - can't even stomach Moore's fabrications. When you've lost CNN, you know your story has serious problems.

"The fact that even liberal media outlets are questioning Moore's narrative shows just how flimsy these claims really are," noted one political observer.

This scandal couldn't come at a worse time for Democrats, who are already reeling from President Trump's successful second-term agenda. With mass deportations underway, the economy booming thanks to America First policies, and government efficiency skyrocketing under Elon Musk's DOGE initiative, Democrats desperately need authentic leaders who can connect with real Americans.

Instead, they keep propping up manufactured candidates with fictional backstories. Patriots deserve leaders who tell the truth about their past - and their plans for America's future.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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HeritageDefenderVerifiedjust now
This is why we need to thoroughly vet every single candidate before 2028. The Democrat playbook seems to be "make up a compelling backstory and hope nobody checks the facts."
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ConstitutionalReaderVerifiedjust now
Does anyone know if this politician has made other questionable claims about their background? This makes me want to dig deeper into their entire biography.
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VetForTruthVerifiedjust now
I've been following their career and yeah, there are definitely some other inconsistencies in their stories over the years.
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PatriotMike47Verifiedjust now
Finally! CNN doing actual journalism for once. These Dem politicians think they can just make up sob stories and nobody will fact-check them.
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TruthSeeker92Verifiedjust now
Right? It's refreshing to see them actually hold a Democrat accountable instead of just covering for them.
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TaxpayerFirstVerifiedjust now
BOOM! 💥 Love seeing these fake politicians get exposed!
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ConservativeGrandmaVerifiedjust now
This is exactly why I don't trust any of these 2028 candidates. If they're willing to lie about something this serious, what else are they hiding?
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SmallTownValuesVerifiedjust now
My grandfather actually did escape the KKK in Mississippi in the 1960s, so this fake story makes my blood boil. These politicians have no shame exploiting real trauma for votes.
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FiscalConservativeVerifiedjust now
Another day, another Democrat caught lying. When will they learn that the truth always comes out eventually?
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RedStateRealistVerifiedjust now
Wait, so they completely fabricated a KKK story just for political points? That's beyond disgusting - it trivializes real victims of actual hate crimes.
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AmericaFirst2024Verifiedjust now
Exactly what I was thinking. Making up stories like this is insulting to people who actually suffered.