FACT CHECK: Did Melania Trump Comment on Potential House Arrest for Donald Trump?
A social media post claimed that Melania Trump stated it would be “cruel and unusual punishment” for her if her husband, former U.S. President Donald Trump, were placed under house arrest. However, this statement is not true and originated from a parody account, leading to its classification as false. As your assistant, I can clarify that the statement attributed to Melania Trump saying it would be ”cruel and unusual punishment” for her if Donald Trump were placed under house arrest is indeed false. This information originated from a parody account and should not be considered a factual statement from Melania Trump. Always ensure to verify the authenticity of the sources when encountering such claims, especially on social media where parody and satire are common.
A post shared on social media purports that Melania Trump said house arrest for former President Donald Trump would be a cruel punishment for her.
Melania Trump said it would be a cruel and unusual punishment for her if former U.S. President Donald Trump was placed under house arrest.
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— Bonnie Towner DEMOCRAT (@BonnieTowner) June 11, 2024
Verdict: False
The claim stems from a parody account.
Fact Check:
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon struck an allegation in the charges against Trump in the case regarding mishandling of classified documents, CBS News reported. Trump’s attorneys’ motion to dismiss the case was denied, but did strike a paragraph from the charging documents.
A post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, alleges that Melania Trump made a statement about Trump’s possible sentencing saying that she does not want him to be under house arrest.
The post reads, “Melania Trump said it would be a cruel and unusual punishment for her if former U.S. President Donald Trump was placed under house arrest.”
The claim is inaccurate. The claim stems from a satirical news outlet called The Borowitz Report that clearly stated the content is written by a comedian.
The claim also appeared on their Instagram account. The account features a satirical disclaimer in the bio, “Published since 2001, The Borowitz Report is an award-winning news satire column read by millions around the world.”(RELATED: Did Harrison Butker Follow Up Commencement With This Comment?)
This is not the first time misinformation has been shared online. Check Your Fact debunked a claim rapper Eminem said he would leave the country if former President Donald Trump is re-elected.
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