Fact Check: Pollock's mother calls the funding cut 'cruel and wrong'.

Fact Check: "Pollock's mother calls the funding cut 'cruel and wrong'"

What We Know

The claim that "Pollock's mother calls the funding cut 'cruel and wrong'" appears to originate from a public comment made during a meeting of the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission. In the minutes of the meeting dated April 1, 2021, a comment attributed to Adrienne Freyer from Hermosa, SD, states, "This is cruel and wrong. Comment: Position: oppose" regarding a program that was being discussed (source-1). However, the specific context of the funding cut and whether it directly pertains to Pollock's mother is not explicitly detailed in the available documentation.

Analysis

The source of the claim is a government meeting record, which is generally considered a reliable source for public statements made during official proceedings. The comment made by Adrienne Freyer does express a strong emotional response to a funding cut, labeling it as "cruel and wrong." However, the document does not provide sufficient context to confirm that this statement was made specifically by Pollock's mother or that it directly relates to a funding cut affecting Pollock.

The reliability of the source is high, as it is an official record from a governmental body. Nonetheless, the lack of explicit identification of Adrienne Freyer as Pollock's mother raises questions about the accuracy of the claim. Without additional corroborating evidence linking the statement directly to Pollock's situation, it remains ambiguous.

Conclusion

Needs Research. While there is a documented statement that describes a funding cut as "cruel and wrong," it is unclear whether this statement was made by Pollock's mother or if it pertains specifically to her circumstances. Further investigation is required to establish a direct connection between the comment and Pollock's situation.