Photo: Man Selling Bricks Not Related to Protests
The photo had nothing to do with the current US protests (Twitter)
The Claim
A picture shows an American selling bricks to protesters in the ongoing George Floyd protests.
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Emerging story
A photo widely spread on social media accounts claims that it shows an American selling bricks to protesters in protests currently underway in the United States, following the killing of American George Floyd.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar’s team conducted a quick investigation and found that the claim is misleading, as the photo had nothing to do with the current protests.
The photo has been circulating since 2016. It shows someone selling bricks in San Francisco's Union Square.
Misbar’s Classification
Misleading
