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20 Feb 2023


Monday’s edition of "Andrea Mitchell Reports" was the first installment since MSNBC viewers were misinformed by the namesake host, but Mitchell neglected to issue a correction or apology. 

MSNBC did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 

MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell inaccurately claimed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is attempting to prevent slavery from being taught in public schools. 

MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell inaccurately claimed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is attempting to prevent slavery from being taught in public schools.  ((Photo by Paul Morigi/WireImage))

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Instead of informing MSNBC viewers they were privy to misinformation, Mitchell covered President Biden’s trip to Ukraine and other fallout of Russia’s ongoing invasion, discussed her interview with Harris, former President Jimmy Carter entering hospice care and Ukrainians finding refuge in Chicago. 

While DeSantis has opposed the teaching of Critical Race Theory in public schools and rejected an AP course in African American studies, the governor has not attempted to remove slavery or Black history from Florida's curriculum. 

DeSantis’ team quickly pointed out that Mitchell botched the facts. 

DeSantis press secretary Bryan Griffin tweeted, "Shameful. This question from @mitchellreports exemplifies everything wrong with corporate media. They're not accidentally terrible at their jobs--they're maliciously intent on deceiving people. @GovRonDeSantis never said this, and FL has extensive black history requirements."

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While Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has opposed the teaching of Critical Race Theory in public schools and rejected an AP course in African American studies, he has not attempted to remove slavery or Black history from Florida's curriculum. 

While Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has opposed the teaching of Critical Race Theory in public schools and rejected an AP course in African American studies, he has not attempted to remove slavery or Black history from Florida's curriculum.  (Getty Images)

Griffin followed up by tweeting a link to the Florida Department of Education's African American history requirements. 

David Keltz, the former deputy communications director for the DeSantis, also responded to Mitchell’s misinformation. 

"Truly disgusting," Keltz wrote.

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Outkick’s Ian Miller called Mitchell’s comment an "easily disprovable lie" and provided evidence that teaching about slavery is a requirement on the Florida Department of Education’s website. 

"It’s almost impossible to imagine a more inaccurate question," Miller wrote, noting that Harris didn’t correct Mitchell, either.

"Mitchell is either uninformed or blatantly lying, but either possibility is entirely discrediting," Miller added. 

Fox News’ Joe Silverstein contributed to this report. 

Fox News and Outkick share common ownership. 

Brian Flood is a media reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to brian.flood@fox.com and on Twitter: @briansflood.