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Fact-checking Trump health rumors over Easter weekend

Fact-checking Trump health rumors over Easter weekend

Summary

Over the Easter weekend, social media buzzed with unfounded rumors about President Donald Trump's health. These claims used old videos and an AI-generated image but lacked any real proof.

Key Facts

  • Rumors suggested President Trump's health had declined over Easter weekend.
  • No evidence was found that President Trump was sick or in the hospital.
  • Social media used old video and an AI-generated image to support the rumors.
  • "Trump" and "Walter Reed" were mentioned over 112,000 times in social media.
  • People engaged with these posts over 1.2 million times.
  • Walter Reed is a military hospital where presidents receive treatment.

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