evidence: There is no evidence the LGBTQ+ community aims to incorporate pedophilia into its advocacy, national fact-checking organization PolitiFact has previously found. The narrative is rooted in past anti-gay movements and is tied to a history of longstanding false claims that gay, lesbian and bisexual people molest children at higher rates than people who are not LGBTQ+. Research shows that notion is not supported by evidence. Studies of child sexual abuse have shown that most child molesters identify as heterosexual. [...] On Aug. 6, RNC Research, an X account run by former President Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee, falsely accused Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Aug. 6 of signing a bill "redefining ‘sexual orientation’ to include pedophiles." In July, a website known for spreading misinformation claimed that "LGBTQ+ leaders" signed a treaty to "accept pedophiles as 'legally protected minority." PolitiFact rated that claim Pants on Fire, meaning the statement is inaccurate and makes a ridiculous claim.