An Instagram video claimed to show a large crowd chanting “Death to America” at the Democratic National Convention while cheering for Michelle Obama. However, the video was edited, and the chant was digitally added. The original audio actually came from a video of a protest against police brutality in 2020. The original video of Michelle Obama at the DNC did not contain any such chant from the audience, as confirmed by multiple sources, including Grant Stern and news outlets.
The audio of the chant originated from a protest in Oakland, California following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin in August 2020. The footage was shared on social media by various individuals and sources, including Liz Harrington and the Daily Caller. Despite the claim circulating on social media, Lead Stories, AFP, and USA TODAY have debunked the false information.
The video claiming the chant at the DNC was shared on multiple platforms and quickly gained attention, garnering over 900 likes in two days. However, fact-checkers have confirmed that the chant was edited into the footage and did not occur during Michelle Obama’s speech at the convention. The use of misleading information and audio manipulation highlights the importance of fact-checking and verifying sources before sharing content online.
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