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ellyanne Conway is back with some alternativ­e facts.

During a conversati­on with Katie Couric last Wednesday, Conway made a proud claim about President Donald Trump’s first 100 days. Couric tweeted that Conway told her “this is the first time since 1881 that a president has had a #SCOTUS justice confirmed in first 100 days”.

Conway also said last week on Fox News Channel: “It’s the first time a president has had a Supreme Court justice in the first 100 days since 1881. The significan­ce should not be lost.”

But the significan­ce should be lost, because it’s basically nil — small enough to fit between the your car and the centre co to be seen again. This claim both true and shows a c dain for facts. It’s a claim impressive and means nex

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