Trump Said He is A Big Fan Of Hindus After Victory? No, Video is Old From 2016
What we found: We ran a keyword search using the terms in the viral clip.
We came across a video on Asian News International (ANI)’s Facebook page from 16 October 2016. It was the same clip as the viral video.
The agency wrote, “US Elections 2016: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says, “Im a big fan of Hindus & of India; if elected as (the US) President, the Indian community will have a true friend in the White House” (sic.)
The 2016 US Presidential Elections were held on 8 November 2016 where Trump defeated Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.
Conclusion: An old video of Trump calling himself a “fan of Hindus“ is being shared as recent after his win at the 2024 US elections.
