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The Obama Clip Debunked | Tulsa News
A viral clip falsely claims Barack Obama told undocumented immigrants to vote in 2016 — but it’s a misleading edit. In the real interview, Obama was reassuring a citizen worried about her family, stressing that legal voters can’t be stopped at the polls — and he never endorsed noncitizen voting. Noncitizens rarely vote in federal elections, and laws strictly prohibit it, with penalties including jail time. Despite this, misinformation persists, fueled by political figures like Trump, who cite unverified claims of noncitizen registrations — sparking calls for stricter voter ID laws. Listen in…
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