MYTHBUSTING: Untangling 10 Viral Claims About the Budget Bill

But Here’s Why You’re Still Right to Be Worried

As Congress wrestles over what stays and what goes in this sprawling budget reconciliation package, social media has been flooded with panicked posts, viral outrage, and more than a few distorted claims. “They’re legalizing child labor at age 7!” “Protesting is now a felony!” “AI will be used to read your mind!”

And look, we get it. This bill is massive,…