“Denzel Washington said he’s “had it” with the Democratic Party’s “lies” and now supports former President Donald Trump.”
Social media posts
Facebook. Claim dated 23 Jun 2021.
FactCheck.org rated thisFalse
What FactCheck.org found
The fictitious quote attributed to Washington originated on a self-described satirical website.
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In short
This claim spread on social media around 23 June 2021. FactCheck.org (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 28 June 2021, 5 days later. Its rating was “False”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/925646147644059/posts/denzel-washington-leaves-democrat-party-iv…
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Related checks
- PolitiFact: Pants on Fire“Denzel Washington left the Democratic Party because he’s “had it with the lies.”