A viral video purportedly shows a TV host lambasting the First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, accusing her of hypocrisy during a live show.
The video is DOCTORED
The one-minute 51-second clip from a TV show, “The View”, featuring Whoopi Goldberg and other co-hosts, started with the First Lady, Jill, showering encomium on her husband the President.
The screen featured the rider, “First Lady Dr Jill Biden Discusses the 2024 Election.” As posted by @damonimani on TikTok.
A guest listens alongside Goldberg as the show’s supposed, host rashly takes over the conversation from Jill accusing the First Lady of complicity in her husband’s alleged exploitation by his handlers.
The host also hurled invectives at President Biden, questioning his mental and physical capabilities, suggesting he is being manipulated like a puppet.
The text accompanying the TikTok video reads as follows: “Wow! Can you imagine a Nigerian journalist being brave enough to say this to a sitting Nigerian First Lady? This speaks volumes about the practice of journalism in a functional democracy!”
A screenshot from the video was subjected to reverse image search and the results revealed that the supposed host on the TV show is actually Damon Imani, an Iranian-born producer and artist known for creating video content on various topics, including societal issues, news, and current events.
The original video which was filmed on ABC when Jill was hosted on “The View” by Goldberg and co-hosts. Dr. Biden’s new children’s book titled “Willow the White House Cat” was featured. Imani was not on the original set.
It turned out that Damon Imani created a mock appearance using the original video, exploiting Dr. Jill Biden’s talk show visit to mock President Joe Biden as part of his satirical content.
A viral video claims to show a “child market” between Congo and Gabon where parents allegedly sell their children. But is this true?
In this episode of WABMA Fake News Debunker (Ep. 116), we carefully examine the footage, verify available evidence, and separate fact from fiction.
🔍 What we investigated:
The viral video and its visual details
Reports from credible international media
Data from global child-protection organizations
Any evidence of a “child market” in the Congo–Gabon region
❌ Our Verdict: FALSE There is no verified evidence that such a market exists. The viral video does not prove child trafficking and has been shared without proper context.
⚠️ Why this matters: Misinformation like this spreads fear, reinforces harmful stereotypes, and distracts from real child protection issues.
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💥 Does Viral Video Show a Market Between Congo and Gabon Where Parents Sell Their Children?
A viral video claims to show a “child market” between Congo and Gabon where parents allegedly sell their children. But is this true? —
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