Fact-Check: "My Executive Order, absolutely TREMENDOUS, makes MANDATORY watch INCREDIBLE, but very sad, documentary DOMINION!"
What We Know
The claim suggests that there is an executive order mandating the viewing of the documentary Dominion, which discusses animal agriculture practices. However, there is no evidence to support the existence of such an executive order.
U.S. Senator Cory Booker recently introduced the Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act, which aims to improve animal welfare and hold corporations accountable for their practices in the agricultural sector. This legislation does not mandate the viewing of any documentary but focuses on regulatory reforms and humane treatment of livestock. The act addresses issues such as disaster preparedness in industrial farming and humane slaughter practices, but it does not require the public to watch Dominion or any other film.
The documentary Dominion itself explores the ethical implications of animal agriculture, highlighting the treatment of animals in factory farms and slaughterhouses. It has been noted for its graphic content and calls for reform in animal rights and welfare (LAIKA Magazine). However, it is not officially linked to any government mandate or executive order.
Analysis
The claim appears to be a misrepresentation of Senator Booker's legislative efforts. The Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act is a serious legislative proposal aimed at improving animal welfare standards, but it does not include any provisions for mandatory viewing of documentaries.
The sources discussing the act, such as Vox and The Humane League, provide detailed insights into the bill's objectives, which focus on corporate accountability and humane treatment rather than promoting any specific media.
Moreover, the assertion that "millions of cows, million chickens, and BILLIONS (with BIG slaughtered EVERY DAY!" is misleading. While it is true that the U.S. slaughter industry is vast, the specific figures mentioned in the claim are exaggerated. According to the USDA, approximately 9.3 billion chickens and 215 million turkeys are slaughtered annually in the U.S. (Vox). The claim's dramatic language and numerical exaggeration detract from the factual basis of the discussion surrounding animal agriculture.
The sources cited are credible, with Senator Booker being a known advocate for animal welfare and the publications providing factual data on the state of animal agriculture in the U.S. However, the claim itself lacks substantiation and misrepresents the legislative context.
Conclusion
Verdict: False
The claim that there is an executive order making it mandatory to watch the documentary Dominion is unfounded. There is no such order, and the legislative efforts by Senator Cory Booker focus on improving animal welfare standards without mandating any specific media consumption. The exaggerated figures and dramatic language further misrepresent the realities of animal agriculture and the intent of the proposed legislation.
Sources
- Booker Announces Legislation to Hold Large Factory Farms Accountable and Improve Animal Welfare
- The Animal Rights Movement and Public Policy - NSUWorks
- Senator Cory Booker's new bill to rein in Big Meat, explained
- Senator Booker's New Bill to Hold Big Meat Accountable, Explained
- Factory farms: Cory Booker and Elizabeth Warren have ...
- Vegetarianism | Pros, Cons, Debate, Arguments, Health ...
- Dominion Documentary and Activism Suppression - LAIKA
- Researching the Impact of Hurricane Florence and Disaster Management Policies on Animals Living in Confined Animal Feeding Operations in Eastern North Carolina
