False Quote Attributed to Lowe's CEO Debunked

Fabricated statement claimed Marvin Ellison told conservatives to shop at Home Depot, fact-checkers confirm its inauthenticity.

The quote was digitally altered and did not appear in any CNBC broadcast.
Lowe's confirmed that the CEO never made such a statement, emphasizing inclusivity.
The false claim emerged amid changes to Lowe's diversity policies.
Multiple fact-checking organizations, including Reuters and Snopes, have debunked the quote.
The original CNBC broadcast discussed Lowe's quarterly earnings, not political or social values.