“Footage of nuclear explosions proves that "nukes are fake.”
Social media posts
in a tweet. Claim dated 4 Jul 2023.
PolitiFact rated thisFalse
What PolitiFact found
In past nuclear weapons tests, the U.S. government took steps to protect camera equipment from the blast and ensure the tests were well documented.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 4 July 2023. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 12 July 2023, 8 days later. Its rating was “False”.
Where the claim appeared
- Saved copy of the posthttps://archive.is/VEYcP
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