The Missouri senator gets called out on Twitter over a quote he falsely attributed to Patrick Henry.

Hawley tweeted a quote he claimed to be from Founding Father Patrick Henry saying the United States was founded “on the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”

Just one problem: Henry ― a slave owner perhaps best remembered for his “give me liberty or give me death” quote ― never said it.

  • kromem@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    To be fair, quoting things the historical person almost certainly didn’t say is pretty on point for anyone taking about “the gospel of Jesus Christ.”