"Michigan GOP Legislator Mistakes NCAA Basketball Teams for 'Illegal Invaders' at Detroit Airport"

Michigan GOP state Rep. Matt Maddock accused NCAA basketball players arriving in Detroit for the Sweet 16 tourney of being "illegal invaders," despite evidence to the contrary. Maddock's claims were debunked by the Wayne County Airport Authority, which confirmed that the buses and Allegiant plane he referenced were transporting the basketball teams and their staff. Maddock persisted in his allegations, doubling down on social media and refusing to acknowledge the truth. His wife, Meshawn Maddock, is also facing criminal charges related to the 2020 election.