“A video shows former President Barack Obama referring to his wife, Michelle as “Michael.”
Social media posts
Facebook post. Claim dated 20 May 2023.
PolitiFact rated thisPants on Fire
What PolitiFact found
When Obama said "Michael and I," he was referring to the son of former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 20 May 2023. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 23 May 2023, 3 days later. Its rating was “Pants on Fire”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/reel/738480108040576
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