Fact Checking Claims About GOP Senators Being ‘Loyal’ To Putin A viral post features a graphic from a 2019 episode of Rachel Maddow’s show and is presented without context. By Alec Dent Apr 4, 2022 30 A viral tweet claims to show a Russian TV show noting eight American politicians as being particularly “loyal” to Vladimir Putin. Most watched Russian TV show discussing which American politicians are most loyal to Putin.They call them "elite 8" pic.twitter.com/vvchtDO1s0 Join to continue reading Get started with a free account or join as a member for unlimited access to all of The Dispatch. Continue ALREADY HAVE AN ACCOUNT? SIGN IN Worth Your Time Oct 3, 2023October 3, 2023 The Spoiler Nick Catoggio Oct 3, 2023October 2, 2023 Prof. Will Baude on Section 3, Insurrection, and Trump Sarah Isgur and David French Oct 4, 2023October 4, 2023 Kevin McCarthy’s Ironic Downfall Andrew Egger and David M. Drucker About Alec Dent Alec Dent is the culture editor and a staff writer for The Dispatch. He is a graduate of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media at UNC Chapel Hill, and previously oversaw The Dispatch's fact checking team. More from Alec Dent Conversations (30)