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De Niro and Ruffalo warn of election fraud: fact check
Actor Mark Ruffalo said he is not an expert on election cybersecurity but has spoken to experts; TheBlaze noted Democrats refused a bipartisan election integrity bill.
On air: Hank Ledger and Dale Bearman on The Bonk-o-MeterPublished
At a glance
- First reported by TheBlaze: “‘Hands off our f**king vote’: Robert De Niro and Mark Ruffalo warn of election fraud”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 9:53 AM ET on The Bonk-o-Meter, by Hank Ledger and Dale Bearman.
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLet's check the Bonk-o-Meter.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorActor Mark Ruffalo, joined by Robert De Niro, warned this week that elections need guarding against cybersecurity threats, and he named Elon as one.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe also said he is not an expert, but he has been talking to experts. TheBlaze points out Democrats refused a bipartisan election integrity bill.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorTalking to experts. That's how every rumor starts, a man at a dinner who knows a man.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorExperts who were not named.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorI say unplug every machine, hand out pencils, and post one nervous man at each ballot box. The pencil can't be hacked.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA pencil can be sharpened by the wrong people, Dale.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe warning is real, the evidence is thin, and both sides are loudly worried about the same ballots. Rating: Medium Bonkers.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorMedium? I demand a recount of the rating.
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