(LibertySociety.com) – A CNN anchor shared a false story from a well-known political influencer, showing how fast wrong information can spread online when people don’t stop to check the facts.
Story Snapshot
- Ed Krassenstein falsely said Bad Bunny gave his Grammy to Liam Ramos during the Super Bowl halftime show
- CNN anchor Jim Sciutto reposted the claim before deleting it
- The child was actually Lincoln Fox, a child actor
- The situation raised questions about how quickly unverified claims spread online
Krassenstein’s False Claim Spreads Quickly
On February 9, 2026, Ed Krassenstein posted on X saying the young boy who appeared during the Super Bowl halftime show was Liam Ramos. Ramos had become known earlier because of a viral photo linked to an ICE-related story. Krassenstein wrote his post confidently, even though he did not check the facts first.
The claim was not true. The child in the show was not Liam Ramos. The post spread fast before anyone corrected it.
CNN Anchor Shares the Claim Without Checking
CNN anchor Jim Sciutto reposted the claim early that morning. By sharing it, the false story reached many more people. After others pointed out the mistake, the post was deleted.
The incident shows how even experienced media figures can help spread wrong information if they don’t verify a story first, especially on social media.
The Truth Comes Out
About an hour later, Krassenstein updated his post and said the child was actually Lincoln Fox, a child actor. Social media users found proof on Instagram that confirmed the child’s real identity.
The boy had no connection to Liam Ramos or to ICE. The correction stopped the false story, but not before it had already spread widely.
A Pattern of Viral Posting
The Krassenstein brothers are known online for posting strong political opinions and viral content. Critics say they often rush to post stories without full confirmation to get attention and clicks.
This situation added to those criticisms, especially since the false claim involved a child and a sensitive topic.
Broader Implications for Media Trust
The incident hurt trust in both the influencer and the media figures who shared the claim. It happened during an already tense time, as the Super Bowl halftime show was under heavy political discussion.
The event shows how fast wrong information can spread, and how important it is for both influencers and journalists to double-check facts before sharing them.
Sources:
CNN Anchor Retweeting Blatant Krassenstein Misinformation Is Just Too Perfect – Twitchy
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