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It was 16 years ago, but Sinclair Broadcasting is still using the same playbook.

Back on October 11th, 2004, the NY Times started off a story saying,

Up to 62 television stations owned or managed by the Sinclair Broadcasting Group -- many of them in swing states -- will show a documentary highly critical of Senator John Kerry's antiwar activities 30 years ago within the next two weeks, Sinclair officials said yesterday.

Over the weekend, FTVLive told you how Sinclair’s chief propagandist Eric Bolling had to re-edit his show America This Week that airs on the Sinclair stations over the weekend.

It seems that the factually-challenged Bolling once again screwed up. The NY Times writes that in the latest episode of Bolling’s show the conservative broadcaster perpetuated misinformation about the origin of the coronavirus pandemic and measures that help slow its spread.

Bolling made claims, which scientists have widely disputed, that the coronavirus was manipulated in a Chinese laboratory. He also questioned the effectiveness of face coverings and lockdowns, despite evidence that they are instrumental in limiting transmissions.

“It’s damn near certain this virus has to have been altered in a Chinese lab,” Bolling said in his monologue. “No way this is your routine ‘guy and girlfriend chow down on an uncooked bat turned into a virus.’”

Bolling, a former Fox News host, also said that “closing down cities and economies and wearing your tube socks around your face hasn’t slowed the virus down.”

After concerns were raised about the show, Bolling said that the show is being edited to remove some of his statements before airing this weekend on Sinclair stations.

Sinclair also announced that Bolling would be talking to Donald Trump in a town hall that will air on a number of Sinclair stations.

The right-wing broadcast group announced that Trump would participate in an event this week and Bolling, who is completely in the tank for Trump will be the host.

Sinclair continues to send stories down to stations that are intended to make Joe Biden look bad while propping up the failing President.

Yep, it’s been 16 years, but Sinclair is sticking to the same old game plan.