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The viral video of Trump getting slapped in a public event is edited and based on a 2016 rally clip

  • An edited video falsely shows Donald Trump being hit by a protestor at a rally, although it originates from a 2016 event in Dayton, Ohio, where a man attempted to rush the stage.
  • Reports indicate that Secret Service agents intervened during the 2016 incident, leading to the arrest of Thomas Dimassimo for disorderly conduct.
  • In March 2016, reports stated that Thomas Dimassimo was arrested for attempting to rush Trump during a speech.
  • Brett Meisalas commented on social media, describing Trump's Cabinet as excessively praising him amid criticisms of the economy.
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The viral video of Trump getting slapped in a public event is edited and based on a 2016 rally clip

Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term as U.S. President on 20 January 2025, and has since been making headlines in international relations, especially concerning trade tariffs and the Middle East crisis. Amid this, a video (here, here and here) is going viral on social media showing him addressing a crowd when a man suddenly approaches and slaps him on the head, prompting a swift response from his security team. Let’s find out the truth …

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Edited Video Viral to Falsely Claim Trump Attacked in Public Following Tariffs

Fact-Check: A video showing a man slapping US President Donald Trump while delivering a speech is being shared as recent following the imposition of tariffs. However, the video is edited.

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The Quint broke the news in India on Friday, April 11, 2025.
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