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Claim Text: She also used the word “retarded,” according to former aides and text messages viewed by The New York Times.
Simplified Text: According to former aides and text messages reviewed by The New York Times, Mary Peltola used the word 'retarded'.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: Former aides and The New York Times
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "event": "2026 Alaska Senate Race", "person": "Mary Peltola", "source": "The New York Times" }
Subject Tags: Politics US Elections Alaska
UUID: ee5f3550-e4a1-48f4-a7a3-9371fadcedd9
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Created: September 24, 2026 at 11:08 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 24, 2026 at 11:08 PM (2 weeks ago)

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