video Share with X It purports to show former President Donald Trump playing golf the day after he was shot.
BREAKING: Trump gets cheers as he plays golf in Bedminster following assassination attempt
President Trump also announced that he will arrive in Milwaukee today for the Republican National Convention.
“In light of the horrific events yesterday, I was planning to postpone my trip to Wisconsin and… pic.twitter.com/nFMUdVVKsV
— Unlimited L (@unlimited_ls) July 14, 2024
Verdict: False
This video was taken before the assassination attempt took place.
Fact check:
The Secret Service reportedly increased security around Trump after receiving intelligence about an Iranian plot to assassinate him. CNNAccording to the media, the plot does not appear to be related to the July 13 assassination attempt.
Social media users have shared videos of Trump playing golf after the assassination attempt, with one user posting: “BREAKING: Cheers as Trump plays golf in Bedminster today after assassination attempt… President Trump also announced he will be arriving in Milwaukee today for the Republican National Convention.”
This claim is false. The video is Tick tock The video was posted on July 14, but the user said in a comment reply that the video was not from that day. Community Notes.
Utah Republican Senator Mike Lee initially shared the video but later corrected it in a tweet.
Now, I was told that this video was uploaded today but was not filmed today. My mistake!
— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) July 14, 2024
Check Your Facts has found no evidence that Trump played golf the weekend after he was shot. Trump left Bedminster Golf Club on July 14 and headed to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, according to the report. ABC News.
