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Department of War Shares X Post on Iran—Then People Spot Glaring Typo

Department of War Shares X Post on Iran—Then People Spot Glaring Typo

Summary

The Department of War shared a post on social media that contained a typo, spelling "Secretary" as "Secratary." Many online users criticized the mistake, especially because it appeared at the start of a video about recent events in the Iran conflict.

Key Facts

  • The social media post with the typo came from the Department of War's account.
  • The video aimed to highlight U.S. military actions in Iran and describe them as successful.
  • The video included an appearance by Assistant Press Secretary Riley Podleski.
  • The typo in the word "Secretary" appeared just three seconds into the video.
  • The post was viewed over 1.3 million times and received around 1,000 comments.
  • Several online users, including political figures, mocked the mistake, calling the administration out for it.
  • The video intended to showcase America's military success over the Easter weekend.

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