Surreal having to not just correct false claims but also remind basic journalistic principles to people I respect. But ok. 1) "39 states" claim was later changed to 21, all w/ zero evidence it came from Russian gov't (have u seen it?). 2) And even that was walked back/denied: pic.twitter.com/tQAAJee4XD

— Aaron Maté (@aaronjmate) July 23, 2018