[thinden]

It is important to find out who and why, If it was some drunk having his version of fun, that is one thing. If it is an arm of the US government, a foreign government or one of the alphabet agencies (Clowns In America) it is an entirely different matter.

[lewislynn]

It is important to find out who and why,

The common denominator, the root of the problem is Twitter/social media. Social media is the best vehicle to spread fake news and misinformation. Don't take my word for it, ask the FBI what they use.
No sarcasm, no joke. It can't be any simpler.

Post it on social media the twittering twats and Neanderthal drama queens will spread it as fact like wild fire.