Wed Nov 06 07:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Fact Check: Old Photo of Trump Voting Goes Viral, Misleading Social Media Users
An Instagram post featuring a screenshot of CNN footage from 2016 has gone viral, falsely claiming to show former President Donald Trump casting a ballot in the 2024 election. The image actually depicts Trump and his wife, Melania, voting in New York during the 2016 presidential election.
The post’s caption, which reads “He can’t even trust his wife,” alludes to Trump seemingly peeking at his wife’s ballot in the photo. While the image is genuine, the context of the post is misleading.
Some users took the photo to suggest that Trump, who is a Florida resident, is ineligible to vote in New York due to his recent felony conviction. However, legal experts have clarified that Trump’s New York conviction does not preclude him from voting in Florida.
This instance highlights the dangers of misinformation spreading through social media. It’s crucial to verify information before sharing it, particularly when dealing with politically charged topics.
USA TODAY, a verified fact-checking organization, has confirmed that the photo circulating on Instagram is from 2016 and does not depict Trump voting in the 2024 election.
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