FACT CHECK: Video Shows Incident In Hungary, Not Muslim Immigrant In Germany
A video shared on X claims to show a Muslim immigrant trying to stop a tram in Germany.
Muslim immigrant in Germany tries to stop a tram so he can pray in the middle of the street.
What would you call this?
— Dr. Maalouf (@realMaalouf) February 27, 2025
Verdict: False
The incident took place in Hungary, not Germany. Hungarian outlets have not identified the man’s status.
Fact Check:
Social media users are claiming to show a Muslim immigrant in Germany trying to stop a tram. One user wrote, “Muslim immigrant in Germany tries to stop a tram so he can pray in the middle of the street. What would you call this?”
This claim is false. Hungarian outlet Telex reported that it was a man trying to stop the tram for some reason. It does not state that the man is a Muslim immigrant. (RELATED: Claim That Trump Plans To Invalidate Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program Is Satire)
The outlet also reported that the man was being investigated on suspicion of disorderly conduct. The Budapest Police Headquarters told the outlet, “We will take the necessary measures after the investigation is concluded.”
Check Your Fact, therefore, rates this claim false.
