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Andy Nguyen
@andytruc.bsky.social
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Digital research analyst for PolitiFact. Previously: Burbank Leader/Glendale News-Press, Thousand Oaks Acorn, Patch.

The furball was Catsby.
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andytruc.bsky.social
I said good bye to Catsby yesterday. His health had been on the decline recently and it was time. I don’t know much about his life before I brought him inside from my building’s parking lot, but I made sure he was safe and loved in the six years he was with me. I’ll miss him every day.
Catsby on his window perch, looking into a parking lot Catsby sleeping on a blue couch, twisted up like a furry pretzel Catsby licking his paw and having a devious look on his eyes Catsby being kissed on his head by a man who will miss him very very much
July 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Reposted by Andy Nguyen
rmac.bsky.social
Earlier today the LA Times had AI-generated counterpoints to a column from @gustavoarellano.bsky.social. His piece argued that Anaheim, the city he grew up in, should not forget its KKK past.

The AI "well, actually"-ed the KKK. It has since been taken off the piece.

www.latimes.com/california/s...
March 4, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Reposted by Andy Nguyen
politifact.bsky.social
Over the next four years, PolitiFact will periodically evaluate the new administration’s progress on Trump’s 2024 campaign promises, just as we did with Barack Obama, Trump during his first term, and Joe Biden. www.politifact.com/article/2025...
The MAGA-Meter: How we'll report on Trump’s new promises
As President Donald Trump prepares to take office for the second time, he brings with him a litany of campaign promises.
www.politifact.com
January 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
andytruc.bsky.social
Happy to say that I’m joining PolitiFact full time next year as a digital research analyst. I’ll still be fact checking, as well as looking into news and misinformation trends. Grateful for the opportunity and ready to hit the ground running in 2025.
December 16, 2024 at 4:50 PM
andytruc.bsky.social
I guess this platform might have some juice with all the people migrating to it, so here’s a pic of my cat since I’ve been doing less public-facing reporting work.
A white and ginger cat lays on a black office chair. The cat is looking off into the distance, unaware that his owner would like to sit on the chair to do some work.
November 15, 2024 at 12:17 AM
andytruc.bsky.social
Spent more time than I care to admit making this dumb thing of my cat.
A collage of images with the same cat in the style of the Taylor Swift Eras Tour poster. Text at the bottom reads “Mister Catsby The Furball Tour.”
July 18, 2023 at 3:11 PM
andytruc.bsky.social
Still searching for that Goldilocks social media platform where I can share what I bought during the Barnes and Noble Criterion sale without harsh judgment
July 6, 2023 at 8:18 PM
andytruc.bsky.social
There he is
A white and ginger cat lays on top of a rug. Sunlight shines directly in his face as the cat stares directly into the camera, his eyes piercing into the photographer’s soul.
July 3, 2023 at 4:21 PM
andytruc.bsky.social
Given the “pspspspsps”: I sleep

Lox bagel sandwich: real shit?
A white and ginger cat slumbers with not a care in the world, his head resting against a multicolored throw pillow. An out of focus lox everything bagel sandwich with capers, cucumbers and pickled red onions appears in the lower left of the photo. A white and ginger cat, who moments ago was sleeping blissfully, snaps to attention — his face a steely glare. He sniffs the sandwich with purpose.
June 6, 2023 at 1:02 AM
andytruc.bsky.social
The sea gives, and the sea takes. Water connects all things. Life to death. Darkness to light.
May 26, 2023 at 12:18 AM
andytruc.bsky.social
How can you not be romantic about putting souvenir baseball helmets on a cat?
May 24, 2023 at 7:58 PM
andytruc.bsky.social
It’s a good day for baseball and eating decadent stadium food that I’ll regret later.
Gavin Stone pitching during his MLB debut for the Dodgers in the team’s May 3 game against the Philadelphia Phillies. A deep fried cheesecake served at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. It’s topped with powdered sugar and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. The billboard at Dodger Stadium announcing the team has swept the Philadelphia Phillies in a three game series The Dodgers celebrate at home plate following Max Muncy’s grand slam home run that won the game 10-6 against the Philadelphia Phillies.
May 4, 2023 at 12:21 AM
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hausofdecline.bsky.social
Repostin' some oldies
Man crouches down to pet a cat and says "nice kitty." The cat pulls out a switchblade and says "don't be a hero. give me your shoes."
May 1, 2023 at 2:46 PM
andytruc.bsky.social
Some prime Catsby content that I know you’ve all been craving.
A ginger and white cat slumbers upon his blue throne (aka the living room couch) as a weird guy takes his photograph. A golden yellow-colored throw blanket that serves only a decorative function because it’s loosely knitted and isn’t great at retaining heat can be seen in the background.
May 2, 2023 at 3:19 AM
andytruc.bsky.social
Latest Catsby pic just dropped.
April 28, 2023 at 9:29 PM
andytruc.bsky.social
Breaking this baby in by sharing a Bluesky Exclusive™ image of my cat in his cardboard box.
A ginger and white cat lays inside a cardboard box placed atop a bed. He stares out into the vastness of space as he ponders his place in life and it’s current trajectory. Is he only merely and indoor house cat, or is he meant for more? Or he’s probably looking at the ceiling because he heard a strange noise. It could go either way.
April 28, 2023 at 5:15 AM