BREAKING NEWS: Danica Patrick Pushes Back

After False Anti-Immigrant Quotes Spark Online

Firestorm

Danica Patrick moved quickly to address a wave of viral posts falsely attributing inflammatory anti-immigrant remarks to her, triggering confusion, backlash, and an intense social-media debate late Tuesday.

The controversy erupted after screenshots and edited clips circulated online claiming Patrick had criticized Somali immigrants and singled out lihan Omar, a naturalized U.

S. citizen of Somali origin.

The posts spread rapidly across multiple platforms, prompting condemnation from civil-rights advocates and concern from fans who questioned the authenticity of the quotes.

Patrick’s representatives swiftly denied the claims, calling the quotes “fabricated” and “categorically untrue.”

In a brief public response, Patrick emphasized that she has never made statements

targeting immigrants or elected officials and rejected the language attributed to her.

“Those words are not mine,” Patrick said.

*I believe in respectful dialogue and personal accountability, and I won’t allow false narratives to be used to divide people or misrepresent my views.”

Media analysts and fact-checkers pointed to clear signs of manipulation in the viral content, including recycled audio, altered captions, and footage pulled from unrelated interviews.

Several platforms began flagging or removing posts as misinformation labels were

applied.

Reaction to the incident was swift.

Fellow athletes, joumalists, and public figures rallied behind Patrick, warning that viral misinformation can escalate into national controversies within

hours-particularly when public figures with no history of such rhetoric are targeted.

Supporters urged audiences to venty sources before sharing politically charged

claims.

The episode highlights a broader challenge facing public discourse: the speed at which fabricated quotes can spark outrage, shape narratives, and damage reputations before facts catch up.

Experts note that high-profile figures from sports and entertainment are increasingly

vulnerable to being pulled into political flashpoints through manipulated content.

As the false claims were debunked, attention shifted to accountability-who created the posts, how they spread so quickly, and what platforms can do to respond faster.

For Patrick, the focus remained on clarity over chaos.