“CNN's David Chalian referred to Michelle Obama as "Big Mike" on air during presidential debate coverage.”
Social media posts
in a video. Claim dated 28 Jun 2024.
PolitiFact rated thisFalse
What PolitiFact found
David Chalian didn't mention Michelle Obama. CNN said this video was digitally altered with fake audio. In the original June 27 video clip, Chalian discussed the results of CNN polls conducted before the debate.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 28 June 2024. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 2 July 2024, 4 days later. Its rating was “False”.
Where the claim appeared
- TikTok videohttps://www.tiktok.com/@steppenwolf230/video/7385500942361201950?q=Big%20Mike&t=171958071…
- Post on Xhttps://x.com/papitrumpo/status/1806548403762983156?s=46
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