This Video of Crowds Celebrating Donald Trump's Mug Shot Release Is Fake
The Claim
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Lately, a video has been circulating on social media, claiming to feature the moment when Donald Trump's mug shot was revealed subsequent to his arrest in Atlanta, Georgia.
An X user posted, "There can only be one candidate that can pull this weight even while in prison. It can only be DONALD TRUMP. The moment Trump's mug shot dropped. America is highly divided."
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the widely circulated video and found it to be fake.
A thorough reverse image search revealed the video making the rounds to be digitally altered.
The Video Shows English Fans' Celebration Long Before Trump’s Mug Shot
Contrary to the claim, the video has been manipulated by incorporating the image of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The original video is from 2016 and shows fans reacting as they watch a large screen at Ashton Gate stadium, celebrating England's win over Wales during the UEFA Euro 2016 championship.
A YouTube channel published the same video on June 16, 2016, under the title, "Fans at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, celebrate England winner against Wales at Euro 2016."
Bristol Sport, a YouTube channel, published an additional video capturing the same scene but filmed from a different perspective on June 17, 2016.
Donald Trump Arrested in Atlanta, Georgia
Donald Trump surrendered in Georgia over allegations of conspiring to overturn the state's 2020 election outcomes, resulting in the release of the inaugural mugshot of a former U.S. president.
To secure his release from an Atlanta detention center pending trial, Mr. Trump had to furnish a bail bond worth $200,000 (£160,000). Subsequently, he criticized the situation as "a travesty of justice."
This incident marked his fourth apprehension within five months in connection with a criminal case; however, this was the first instance of his having his photograph taken during the booking process.
Later, Mr. Trump utilized X to communicate for the first time since January 2021. He posted his website's link alongside the mugshot, accompanied by a message in all capital letters: "Election interference. Never surrender!"
Mr. Trump asserts that the charges brought against him were politically driven, attributing this to his position at the forefront of the Republican contest aimed at challenging Democrat President Joe Biden in the upcoming year's presidential election.
He remained within the facility for approximately 20 minutes, with numerous of his supporters gathering outside.
Last week, Mr. Trump, along with 18 co-defendants, was formally charged for allegedly interfering with Georgia's election outcomes after his defeat to Mr. Biden by a margin of less than 12,000 votes in that state. In a recorded phone call, the former president was heard pressuring Georgia's top election official to "find 11,780 votes" during the vote tally.
The charges against Mr. Trump include 13 counts such as racketeering, solicitation of a public official to violate their oath of office, conspiracy to impersonate a public officer, conspiracy to commit forgery, and making false statements. He vehemently denies all allegations leveled against him.
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