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Fact-Checkers Debunk Claim That George Strait Donated $3.5 Million to Texas Flood Victims

Independent investigations found no record of a $3.5 million gift from George Strait, underscoring the importance of verifying social media claims during disasters.

Viral Facebook post claims George Strait donated $3.5 million to support Texas flood victims.
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Overview

  • Snopes and Lead Stories published July 7 analyses concluding there is no credible evidence that Strait made a $3.5 million donation to Central Texas flood relief efforts.
  • Strait’s publicist told Lead Stories the rumor was “fake news” and confirmed that neither a pledge nor any related statement has been issued.
  • The false narrative originated in a pollywebart.com blog under the “7MEDIA” banner and spread widely through Facebook pages claiming volunteer work and a large monetary gift.
  • Mainstream outlets have documented verified contributions from the NFL Foundation and the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans but found no indication of any donation by Strait.
  • The episode highlights how rapid social media sharing of unverified posts can distract from legitimate relief efforts and the vital role of fact-checking in crisis reporting.