The Video of Trump Being Slapped is Digitally Edited
The Claim
A video shows show an Iranian-Kurdish man slapping the former president and presidential candidate in the U.S. elections, Donald Trump, during his speech yesterday.
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Users on social media circulated a video clip claiming to show an Iranian-Kurdish man slapping the former president and presidential candidate in the U.S. elections, Donald Trump, during his speech yesterday.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating video and found the claim to be misleading.
Misbar's team found that the video is altered as it includes the person walking across the stage and slapping Trump through media editing software.
This Video Showing A Man Slapping Trump Is Fabricated
The original video dates back to March 2016 when Donald Trump was startled and his security rushed to him after a man attempted to breach the security barrier during a rally in Dayton, Ohio.
According to the description of the ABC News YouTube video, the panic that ensued among Trump and his security personnel was caused by a participant in the election rally, who attempted to climb the platform, but security personnel managed to stop him.
Biden and Trump Prepare for Confrontation in November Presidential Election
The video circulated in this context amid mounting tension as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump gear up to confront each other in the U.S. presidential election on November 5. The race appears poised to be divisive and closely contested.
Trump Advocates Social Security Protection and Warns of Consequences in Ohio Rally
Former President Donald Trump asserted his role as the defender of Social Security, contrasting himself with President Biden, during a campaign event for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno in Ohio. Speaking at an airfield near Dayton on Saturday, Trump endorsed Moreno as an advocate for American interests and a political outsider dedicated to Ohio's development.
During his speech, Trump delivered a stark warning, stating, "If I don't get elected, it's going to be a bloodbath...It's going to be a bloodbath for the country," underscoring the high stakes of the upcoming election. The rally, hosted by Buckeye Values PAC in support of Moreno, provided Trump with a platform to deliver his signature rally rhetoric, replete with warnings of dire consequences should Biden secure a second term.
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