A Jan. 22 story by Real Raw News claims Ron Klain, chief of staff to President Joe Biden, was arrested.
“His announced impetus for stepping down – personal reasons – was a smokescreen,” the story says. "Klain discovered White Hats were on his tail and, fearing for his life, prepared to flee the United States immediately."
The post was shared more than 100 times on Facebook in eight days according to CrowdTangle, a social media analytics tool.
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There are no credible reports of Klain being arrested. He is still listed as White House chief of staff, with his resignation expected to take effect in February. The claim comes from a website that routinely publishes false claims about the arrest of high-profile government figures.
There is no evidence Klain was arrested. While the arrest supposedly happened Jan. 21, there is no mention of it in statements or news releases from the White House or credible news reports.
Biden announced on Jan. 27 that Klain would be stepping down as chief of staff. An exact departure date was not disclosed, but USA TODAY and others have reported it becoming effective after the State of the Union address on Feb. 7.
Biden’s statement lauds Klain as a “once-in-a-generation talent with a fierce and brilliant intellect.” Klain’s resignation...
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