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Comedian Joan Rivers was wrong about the Obamas
Politifact ^ | 01/19/2023 | Gabrielle Settles

Posted on 02/15/2023 3:15:41 PM PST by simpson96

We’re again debunking an old claim about the Obamas — this time, linked to another false claim about the late comedian Joan Rivers.

In footage from 2014, Rivers claimed that former President Barack Obama is gay and former first lady Michelle Obama is transgender. An Instagram user sharing that video said Rivers was killed for revealing "the truth."

The user posted the video Jan. 11, which shows Rivers being interviewed on the street. In the clip, Rivers was asked about having officiated a gay wedding the day before.

The off-camera person interviewing Rivers then asked, "Do you think that the United States will see the first gay president or the first woman president?"

Rivers answered, "Well we already have it with Obama, so let’s just calm down. You know Michelle is a t—-," using a slur that’s a reference to transgender people.

When the interviewer asked for clarification, Rivers said, "A transgender. We all know. It’s OK."

A text overlay on the video reads, "It’s a shame they bumped off Joan Rivers because she revealed the TRUTH!" And the post caption says, "Telling the truth in #HollyWEIRD can be dangerous. It can even get you killed. Case in point: the magnificent #JoanRivers."

The post was flagged as part of Facebook’s efforts to combat false news and misinformation on its News Feed. Rivers, who died in September 2014, was not murdered, and the Obamas are not gay or transgender.

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As for the Obamas, this is not the first time this claim has circulated and been debunked. We previously rated two claims that Michelle Obama is a man Pants on Fire! Photos and accounts from her memoir show that she is a cisgender woman.

(Excerpt) Read more at politifact.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: bigmike; bigmikerobinson; gabriellesettles; gabriellethefabulist; herestoyoumrrobinson; michaelrobinson; mikerobinson; noshewasnt
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To: simpson96

Too bad Donald Young isn’t around any more to debunk the Obama is gay part


21 posted on 02/15/2023 3:39:57 PM PST by sopo
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To: simpson96

Michelle must be thinking about a run for President next year and is trying to “debunk” this now before it becomes an issue during the campaign.


22 posted on 02/15/2023 3:41:45 PM PST by castowell (War is thus an act of force to compel our enemy to do our will - Von Clausewitz)
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To: frank ballenger

I heard she’s a prepper and keeps a baked potato in there in case of an emergency.


23 posted on 02/15/2023 3:43:10 PM PST by Sarcazmo ("Sarcasm is the highest form of wit" ~ O. Wilde)
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To: BenLurkin

> Only a total crackpot would seriously think Michelle Obama is a man. <

I was talking to Elvis just the other day, and he thinks Michelle Obama is a man. So get with the program, Ben.


24 posted on 02/15/2023 3:43:14 PM PST by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
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To: Four of Six
Because there a rumblings and rumors that the DNC is considering running Big Mike for POTUS in 2024. Perhaps they realize that there is no way America is prepared to elect a tranny as POTUS and they are simply attempting to get out in front of this.

Best explanation I have heard so far.

25 posted on 02/15/2023 3:44:16 PM PST by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty.")
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To: M_Continuum

I don’t believe she’s a man.

Now lets see it.

Trust, but verify.


26 posted on 02/15/2023 3:47:13 PM PST by Sarcazmo ("Sarcasm is the highest form of wit" ~ O. Wilde)
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To: frank ballenger

Instead of wasting time on a shadow in a photo and this idiotic rumor that she’s a fake woman, check out her childhood through adult photos which clearly shows she’s a female and always has been.

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/rarely-seen-photos-show-michelle-obama-s-journey-from-childhood-to-first-lady-a3989171.html

As to the Obama rumor, that is much more believable.


27 posted on 02/15/2023 3:47:42 PM PST by skr (Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. - Proverbs 14:34)
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To: BenLurkin

I thought exactly the same thing. However, there is a recording of the Ellen show, of the individual in question hopping around in a group exercise routine.

I suggest you watch this, and let us know what you think.


28 posted on 02/15/2023 3:49:38 PM PST by Freedom4US
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To: DiogenesLamp

It would be a great cardboard cutout to run for Puppetdent.


29 posted on 02/15/2023 3:50:49 PM PST by kiryandil (China Joe and Paycheck Hunter - the Chink in America's defenses)
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To: simpson96

This confirms it. Why revisit it, unless it’s for damage control?


30 posted on 02/15/2023 3:51:38 PM PST by TheElectionWasStolen
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To: skr

I’ll try not to waste any more time.


31 posted on 02/15/2023 3:52:30 PM PST by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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To: simpson96

I’ve still never seen any pics of big Mike pregnant....


32 posted on 02/15/2023 3:53:16 PM PST by rfreedom4u ("You may all go to hell and I will go to Texas")
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To: frank ballenger

Come on people. There is no evidence Michelle is a man.

Bigfoot maybe.


33 posted on 02/15/2023 3:53:48 PM PST by DIRTYSECRET
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To: simpson96

The only way this is a timely publication is if Moochele is planning to get off her buttocks and run for an elected office.


34 posted on 02/15/2023 3:55:06 PM PST by NautiNurse (There was a 2022 mid-term Red Wave...in Florida! )
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To: BenLurkin

If you watched michelle dancing on Ellen you might change your mind


35 posted on 02/15/2023 3:56:08 PM PST by South Dakota (Patriotism is the new terrorism )
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To: DIRTYSECRET
”Come on people. There is no evidence Michelle is a man. Bigfoot maybe.”

Goonie goo goo, Gus.

36 posted on 02/15/2023 4:01:14 PM PST by Flag_This
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To: simpson96

Big Mike was obviously born a female. No one seriously questions that.

But it is also a fact that Barry is at least bisexual.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sca-BjFJb_Q


37 posted on 02/15/2023 4:02:27 PM PST by Flavious_Maximus (Tony Fauci will be put on death row and die of COVID!)
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

Michelle might be a hermaphrodite. Either way, it was her masculine side that attracted Barack... :)


38 posted on 02/15/2023 4:05:08 PM PST by Mr. Jeeves ([CTRL]-[GALT]-[DELETE])
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To: Falconspeed

Thank you Gabrielle Settles, for bringing this issue back to the public awareness. No doubt you wish to infect some pending discourse by ‘prebunking’ it in the zeitgeist.

Watch the headlines in coming days, readers. It looks like the Obamas will be back in the news.


39 posted on 02/15/2023 4:05:38 PM PST by Ragnar Danneskjöld
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To: Sarcazmo

Me either.


40 posted on 02/15/2023 4:07:23 PM PST by M_Continuum
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