There is a viral story circulating on social media claiming that Kid Rock and Jason Aldean are canceling their New York tour dates in support of Donald Trump after a New York judge ordered the former president to pay $355 million last week. However, the story is entirely fake.
The misinformation originated from the Dunning-Kruger Times, a satirical website explicitly designed to make conservatives appear foolish. The site’s name references the Dunning-Kruger Effect, a psychological concept suggesting that individuals with limited intelligence in a specific area may overestimate their abilities in that same area.
The fabricated article includes several red flags, such as a reference to a Kid Rock fan club with a dubious president’s name and an event called the West Plattsville Pig Roast, which doesn’t actually exist.
In the fake article, the tour is referred to as the “You Can’t Cancel America Tour,” but there is no such Kid Rock tour. Kid Rock’s current tour is called “Rock the Country,” and it does not have any planned stops in New York.
The article includes fictional quotes from a supposed president of the Kid Rock Fan Club expressing disappointment about the cancellation of tour dates in New York. However, a simple Google search reveals that the information is baseless.
The fake news appears to be capitalizing on the recent court order for Donald Trump to pay $355 million in a legal case related to the overvaluation and undervaluation of his properties in New York for tax and loan purposes. The total amount Trump owes is expected to exceed $450 million when interest is factored in.
It’s important to note that this misinformation is part of a pattern from the Dunning-Kruger Times, with other fake stories, such as one about Keanu Reeves refusing to give Whoopi Goldberg an award, gaining traction in conservative social media circles. The dissemination of such fake news often serves to validate pre-existing beliefs, in this case, the perception that Trump is unfairly treated by the U.S. justice system.
Despite claims on social media that truckers are pledging to stop deliveries to New York in support of Trump, there is no evidence of any disruptions so far. One trucker, Chicago Ray, who initially called for a boycott of New York, clarified that he is not a leader of any movement and took down the post. It is crucial for readers to verify information before sharing to prevent the spread of false narratives.
