FACT CHECK: Did Bill Murray Endorse Trump?
A post made on X claims that actor Bill Murray endorsed former president Donald Trump.
🚨BREAKING: Hollywood legend Bill Murray endorses Donald Trump.
“He’s just such a different character than anyone that’s ever been a President of the United States.”
What’s your response? pic.twitter.com/CEtwYbjD4c
— Wake Up America (@_wake_up_USA) October 3, 2024
Fact Check:
A post made on X claims that American actor Bill Murray endorsed Republican nominee Donald Trump. The caption reads, “🚨BREAKING: Hollywood legend Bill Murray endorses Donald Trump. “He’s just such a different character than anyone that’s ever been a President of the United States.”What’s your response?”
The claim is false. The quote included as part of the post is from a 2016 interview and is not indicative of an endorsement decision. No credible sources have reported that Murray ever endorsed Trump. Check Your Fact has reached out to Trump’s communications team for comment.
The claim may have originated from an AI-generated video that depicts Murray endorsing Trump. The video has now been removed from social media, but users allege that the AI-generated video depicted Murray indicating his support for Trump. (RELATED: Does This Photo Show Donald Trump Walking Through Hurricane Helene Flood Waters?)
This is not the first time AI-generated images have caused confusion among voters. Trump has posted AI-generated images of Taylor Swift expressing support of the Republican nominee to Truth Social. Check Your Fact previously debunked a claim that viral photos depicted Democratic nominee Kamala Harris with revealing clothes.
