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2023-07-15 05:51:58 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 933F4250AE8445FAFB4BDA4E8BB253B475D3AE299E559D2C92BE490DA55508A2
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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 on July 4 2023 during the Street Manor Parade, 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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