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2023-07-15 13:26:55 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 145B7462B550FD731AEB5D67D0DF8417DC9D0A236EB7B59F50E6992DB50C5550
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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/
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