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Donald Trump has not called for Muslim ban; viral video is old from 2015
20 Aug, 2026

Donald Trump has not called for Muslim ban; viral video is old from 2015

Multiple people, including users who appear to be Indian propaganda accounts based on their past posts, were sharing a video on social media platform X since August 19, 2026, claiming it shows United States President Donald Trump calling for a Muslim ban. However, the video is old from December 7, 2015.
Verdict: Misleading

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