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Trump goofs up on Brazil polls, says 125 million voted in Indias Presidential Election
What happened
US President Donald Trump made a statement on social media that 125 million people voted in the "first round of India's presidential election". This is incorrect, as India does not have a direct presidential election. Trump's post was made after the first round of Brazil's presidential election. The statement was also reposted by the Official White House Rapid Response account.
Why it matters
The mistake may reflect a lack of knowledge about the Brazilian electoral system, and could have implications for the perception of US leadership in international affairs. The incorrect information may also be seen as a misrepresentation of the facts by a public figure. The incident highlights the potential for misinformation to spread through public statements.
Key facts
- 125 million people were incorrectly stated to have voted in the "first round of India's presidential election".
- The statement was made by US President Donald Trump on social media.
- The first round of Brazil's presidential election was held.
- The Official White House Rapid Response account reposted the statement.
Official statement
“first round of India's presidential election”
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- hindustantimes.comSource
- moneycontrol.comSource
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