The Trump Boat Parade Did Not Cause this Sunken Ship Photo
several boats did sink at the parade (Getty Images)
The Claim
A photograph shows a boat that sank during a parade for US President Donald Trump in September 2020.
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A boat parade was held on Lake Travis in Austin, Texas in support of President Donald Trump this September 2020. During the parade several boats sank. Soon after, a photograph began to circulate, and has since gone viral on social media, depicting a sunken boat with a Trump flag.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar’s investigation into this claim reveals it to be false. While several boats did sink at the parade, the specific photograph that went viral is not one of them. The original photo appears to be an unmarked sunken ship taken by underwater photographer Dusty Kilfman, who took the photo in June 2020. It was then edited after the parade to include the Trump flag.
Misbar’s Classification
Fake
