Posts Share on social media The photo is said to be a screenshot of a post by Ryan Wesley Routh, the man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, urging “Swifties” to vote against Trump.

Verdict: False

There is no evidence that Routh created the post.

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Routh was seen grinning in a mugshot recently released after his arrest on Sunday. Fox News According to the report, arrest records show he did not appear to be under the influence of drugs at the time, and he is due to appear in court again soon.

The post, shared on Facebook, appears to show Routh posting on social media urging all Taylor Swift fans to vote against Trump in the 2020 election. The post also includes an emoji of two hands making a heart.

The alleged post read, “Fellow Swifties, you must vote Donald Trump out in November! We knew he was gonna be trouble from the moment he walked in. #BidenHarris2020.”

“BREAKING: It turns out the failed assassin of Donald Trump was actually a Taylor Swift fan,” the caption reads. “Ryan Routh tried to kill Trump 2 hours after he said 'I hate Taylor Swift' on Truth Social.”

This claim is inaccurate. X's account was reportedly deleted after he was arrested for allegedly attempting to assassinate Trump. NBC Newsbut, Archived version of the Louth record No record of this post is displayed.

Trump posted about Taylor Swift before the assassination attempt According to the incident, The Hill“I hate Taylor Swift,” Trump posted on social media. (Related: No, Travis Kelce Isn't Threatening Elon Musk)

This is not the first time misinformation has spread online: Check Your Facts recently denied claims that Karine Jean-Pierre left the briefing room after being asked about an alleged assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.