Michigan Lawmaker Mistakes NCAA Teams for 'Illegal Invaders'

Rep. Matt Maddock falsely claimed NCAA basketball teams were migrants, sparking criticism and corrections.

Overview

Michigan State Rep. Matt Maddock falsely claimed that buses at Detroit Metro Airport were carrying 'illegal invaders,' but they were actually transporting NCAA basketball teams arriving for the Sweet 16.
Despite being corrected, Maddock doubled down on his claims, even after it was confirmed that the buses were for teams like Gonzaga University's basketball team.
Maddock's false claims drew widespread criticism online, including from Michigan State Senate Majority Whip Mallory McMorrow and U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell.
The Wayne County Airport Authority confirmed that the buses were transporting the basketball teams and their respective staffs.
Flight tracking confirmed that the only Allegiant Air flight to the airport on Wednesday was a charter carrying the Gonzaga team from Spokane, Washington.