Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-07-15 09:08:23 UTC - SOMEWHAT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: AB45CC7F481555F197616DB05FA8FCB2FD7D850B0AC74B1849FCEFFB7E7D89D1
Participant Details
Original Note:
The man hit by the balloon is Nassau County (New York) Executive Bruce Blakeman, who shared the video on his own Twitter profile. This occurred during the Street Manor Parade on 4 July 2023, an event known for featuring water balloons. https://twitter.com/NassauExec/status/1679268513293139968 https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/pence-water-balloon/ https://www.mediaite.com/online/internet-falls-for-hoax-video-of-mike-pence-getting-domed-by-water-balloon/
All Note Details