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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 ...


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KEYWORDS: bigmike; bigmikerobinson; gabriellesettles; gabriellethefabulist; herestoyoumrrobinson; michaelrobinson; mikerobinson; noshewasnt
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To: DIRTYSECRET

I don’t appreciate being front man for this. Several times others have shown the screenshot of Her Moochiness.

Not me.

If someone doesn’t step out I quit.


41 posted on 02/15/2023 4:07:59 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: South Dakota

Ya’ll know there has been a thing for sometime, called a gaff for ‘tucking’ and now undies. That is an altered video.


42 posted on 02/15/2023 4:13:24 PM PST by M_Continuum
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To: simpson96

If it were a lie, the leftists wouldnt be working this hard to discredit it..Has anyone EVER seen ONE photo of Michelle Obama pregnant, EVER..just one photo just one


43 posted on 02/15/2023 4:16:31 PM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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To: DesertRhino
If someone said Reagan was gay and Nancy was a tranny, people would just laugh. It would be self evident that it was a retarded accusation. But with Michelle Obama.... it isn’t so self evident.

Absolutely.

Bingo.

44 posted on 02/15/2023 4:17:36 PM PST by simpson96
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To: simpson96

slow news day


45 posted on 02/15/2023 4:23:35 PM PST by WeaslesRippedMyFlesh (wake me up when somebody tells the truth)
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To: TheElectionWasStolen
Why revisit it, unless it’s for damage control?


46 posted on 02/15/2023 4:38:07 PM PST by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: M_Continuum

Lol....totally lol


47 posted on 02/15/2023 4:39:44 PM PST by South Dakota (Patriotism is the new terrorism )
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To: South Dakota

Nobody’s ‘junk’ flies around like that, even if your dancing like a lunatic. Seriously. The only folks buying it are women.


48 posted on 02/15/2023 4:43:20 PM PST by M_Continuum
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To: BenLurkin
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Not that there is anything wrong with that... But she are these two going to come out of the closet... LOL!

49 posted on 02/15/2023 4:43:50 PM PST by fireman15 (Irritating people are the grit from which we fashion our pearl. I provide the grit. You're Welcome.)
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To: fireman15

But when are these two going to come out of the closet? LOL!

Android Tapping problems.


50 posted on 02/15/2023 4:45:31 PM PST by fireman15 (Irritating people are the grit from which we fashion our pearl. I provide the grit. You're Welcome.)
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To: simpson96

I am more convinced that Barry/Barack is bi/gay than that Mrs. O is transexual. Given the state of liberalism these days, I certainly cannot rule out the possibility that s/he is transexual. But that doesn’t make it so.


51 posted on 02/15/2023 4:50:39 PM PST by ChessExpert (Informed consent: "We have a new, experimental vaccine you might consider.")
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To: simpson96

A bit late for damage control??


52 posted on 02/15/2023 4:52:11 PM PST by doorgunner69 (Let's go Brandon)
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To: M_Continuum

Maybe you can explain why the kids dont look anything like either of them


53 posted on 02/15/2023 5:05:33 PM PST by South Dakota (Patriotism is the new terrorism )
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To: South Dakota

seriously? They do.
Ask your husband to put on some tight whiteys and a pair of thin loose fitting boxers (to emulate Michelle’s silk pants and underwear) Then have him dance for you.
It don’t do that, sorry.


54 posted on 02/15/2023 5:11:24 PM PST by M_Continuum
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To: philman_36

“Why revisit it, unless it’s for damage control?”

My thoughts, someone is trying to get out in front of things.


55 posted on 02/15/2023 5:25:41 PM PST by doorgunner69 (Let's go Brandon)
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To: M_Continuum

See your eye doctor...soon


56 posted on 02/15/2023 5:30:38 PM PST by South Dakota (Patriotism is the new terrorism )
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To: simpson96

57 posted on 02/15/2023 5:33:49 PM PST by doorgunner69 (Let's go Brandon)
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To: South Dakota

Ma’am my eyes are fine. As an owner of ‘junk’ I’m a bit of an expert.
You have every right to your opinion, the beauty of free speech. Carry on. ✌️


58 posted on 02/15/2023 5:40:23 PM PST by M_Continuum
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To: simpson96

“Pardon me while I whip this out.”


59 posted on 02/15/2023 6:20:24 PM PST by dynachrome (“We cannot save Ukraine by dooming the US economy.” Rand Paul)
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To: Four of Six

The more debunking that goes on about Michael the more the general public is going to suspect there is something to the “rumors.”


60 posted on 02/15/2023 6:52:30 PM PST by arthurus (covfefe:)
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