Tom Hanks Did Not Recently Wear a ‘Keep America Trumpless’ Shirt
The Claim
A photo shows the American actor Tom Hanks wearing a shirt that reads: “Keep America Trumpless,” while holding hands with his wife.
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Social media users have recently circulated a photo of the American actor Tom Hanks wearing a shirt that reads: “Keep America Trumpless,” while holding hands with his wife.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found it to be fake. The photo has been digitally altered.
Upon conducting a reverse image search, Misbar’s team found the original photo, which was shared by several media outlets.
The original photo shows Tom Hanks wearing a simple grey T-shirt, that has no inscriptions on it.
Photo Description: The original photo (Daily Mail).
Tom Hanks is known for his anti-trump feelings. In 2016, Hanks said it would be a “dark day for the planet Earth,” if Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election.
The claim is circulating as the actor’slatest film “Pinocchio” is streamed on “Disney+.”
“Pinocchio” 2022
This September, a live-action film of the classic animation “Pinocchio” starring Tom Hanks is streaming on “Disney+.” The film is directed by the Academy Award-winning director Robert Zemeckis.
The Academy Award- winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro also has an adaptation of “Pinocchio coming later this November in select theatres, and December on “Netflix.”
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