Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-07-15 02:27:19 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: C1D1DCC0FAAA8BE0C5E0517074CB16B3C8F9135199B9BBBD517B41D4654D62AC
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