“Mickey Mouse will be replaced as official Disney mascot.”
Social media posts
Instagram post. Claim dated 18 Feb 2023.
PolitiFact rated thisFalse
What PolitiFact found
This claim originated from a satirical site. The Mickey Mouse copyright that expires in 2024 covers the version featured in the 1928 short film "Steamboat Willie."
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 18 February 2023. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 22 February 2023, 4 days later. Its rating was “False”.
Where the claim appeared
- Instagram posthttps://www.instagram.com/p/Coy-pMAsVIo/
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