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Alderman’s Fake Storm Photo Sparks Debate | Milwaukee News
A Milwaukee alderman sparked controversy by posting a fake photo of a city art car crushed by a tree — complete with a joke about the Big Bad Wolf — to draw attention to storm damage reporting. Later admitting it was staged, he claimed the goal was to remind residents how to report real damage, but critics question his motives. The stunt comes amid serious storms that hit the region, and follows his past criticism of littering and taxpayer spending. Officials are now investigating the misleading post, raising broader questions about how public officials use social media to make their points…
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