Dinesh D’Souza Apologizes for False Claims in '2000 Mules' Documentary
The filmmaker admitted to using inaccurate data in the election fraud film and apologized to a Georgia man falsely implicated as a ballot harvester.
- Dinesh D’Souza acknowledged that his 2022 documentary '2000 Mules' relied on inaccurate geolocation data provided by True the Vote, undermining the film’s central claims.
- Mark Andrews, a Georgia voter falsely depicted in the film as engaging in illegal ballot harvesting, received a direct apology from D’Souza after filing a defamation lawsuit in 2022.
- Salem Media Group, the film’s distributor, had already settled with Andrews earlier this year, ceased the film’s distribution, and issued its own apology.
- Despite admitting errors in the portrayal of Andrews, D’Souza and True the Vote continue to stand by the broader premise of the film, which has been widely debunked by election experts.
- The controversy surrounding '2000 Mules' highlights the broader impact of election misinformation, including threats and voter intimidation linked to the film's claims.