the problem, those stories were all flat out lies. fake news, which media analysts say hit this election like no other. according to one analysis, even being shared more than legitimate news stories. >> we have an epidemic of false information racing around, using social networks as the accelerant. >> here's one. >> you have sacrificed nothing. >> reporter: when the muslim family of the slain u.s. soldier grabbed headlines by criticizing donald trump, this story soon appeared claiming they were paid almost $400,000 by the clinton foundation, complete with a dang document as proof. it was all fake. >> i pledge allegiance to the flag. >> another said president obama outlawed the pledge of allegiance in federal offices and schools. there was even a photo of him signing the executive order. this was a recycled old one and