“The viral video shows former U.S. President Donald Trump challenging Pakistan, saying he would destroy the country if it attacks India.”
What FACTLY found
The video is from a September 2016 event where Trump discussed economic reforms at the Economic Club of New York. The original footage contains no such statement. AI detection by HIVE confirmed the video is authentic, but the audio likely AI-generated. In fact, Trump condemned the Pahalgam attack and expressed support for India’s fight against terrorism while describing both India and Pakistan as friends and hoping for a peaceful Kashmir resolution
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 1 May 2025. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 2 May 2025, 1 day later. Its rating was “MISLEADING”.
Where the claim appeared
- Instagram posthttps://www.instagram.com/yashtdp/reel/DJHYvz4J9ab/
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This check was done by FACTLY, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.