Fact Check: Did Democrats cancel campaign appearances with Michelle Obama over fraud?
WASHINGTON, DC: Ahead of the November midterm election, a rumor is circulating on social media platforms claiming that Democrats have cancelled campaign appearances with former First Lady Michelle Obama over alleged fraud. The claim has sparked criticism and speculation about its authenticity, calling for a fact-check.
Claim: Democrats canceled campaign appearances with Michelle Obama
🚨More than a dozen Democrats have canceled campaign appearances with Michelle Obama after a federal judge ruled that the $14 million she "earned" from consulting with the Biden administration was not only unlawful, but probably fraudulent. Follow @RedLivesMatterQ "We've decided to suspend events with the former First Lady," said Maine Senate Candidate Troy Jackson's Campaign Manager, Malcom Reynolds. "We're sure it's all a misunderstanding." Of course they're trying to cover for her, but it won't work. The people see the truth. The blue wave is more like a splash. Follow @mcafeenew for more drops.
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According to an X post, more than a dozen Democrats have canceled campaign appearances with Michelle Obama after a federal judge ruled that the $14 million she "earned" from consulting with the Biden administration was not only unlawful, but probably fraudulent.
"We've decided to suspend events with the former First Lady," Maine Senate Candidate Troy Jackson's Campaign Manager, Malcom Reynolds, allegedly said. "We're sure it's all a misunderstanding."
The post has garnered tens of thousands of views as of this writing, and is widely circulated, drawing criticism against former President Barack Obama's wife.
Fact Check: No credible evidence to support the claim
However, no evidence indicating that Democrats are cancelling their campaign appearances with the ‘Becoming’ author over fraud and unlawful activities exists.
The claim that a federal judge ruled that the millions she earned were through fraud is baseless, as no such ruling happened.
A search on Google and other search engines for the claim yielded no credible results, which, if true, would have been widely covered by prominent news media outlets, making headlines.
Moreover, the account where the claim originated is not credible and, though not explicitly a parody account, has posted similar fake and unverified claims for the sake of engagement.
Michelle Obama pledges $1M to support girls' education
The claim surfaced after Michelle celebrated International Day of the Girl on Sunday, October 11, with a major commitment announcing that she will support 25 different organizations in 15 countries with a total of more than $1 million.
In a new video uploaded on Instagram, Michelle said, “I’ve always believed that every girl holds a unique promise — a special way that she can change the lives of those around her, maybe even the world. And that’s why investing in girls isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s an investment in our shared future.”
She continued, “That’s the work the Girls Opportunity Alliance has been committed to for years: lifting the grassroots leaders and groups that are helping girls around the world get the education they deserve.”
