On Monday, February 28, controversial podcast host Joe Rogan received a lot of flak for sharing a fake CNN report’s screenshot regarding actor Steven Seagal’s involvement with the Russian army.
The fake post, which has been making rounds on the web, showcased the 69-year-old actor in a military outfit with a gun. In the picture, Seagal was also surrounded by other army personnel. It mimicked CNN’s official Twitter handle with the blue verification mark, which deceived some viewers.
Breaking News: Steven Seagal has already captured a McDonalds in Gostomel and is not letting anyone near the milkshake machine.
This fake CNN report claimed:
“Intelligence agencies around the world have spotted American actor Steven Seagal among Russian special forces positioned around the outskirts of Gostomel airfield near Kyiv captured by Russian airborne troops.”
Other than the viral posts of the screenshot posing to be a CNN report, a faux YouTube video showcasing Sky News’ logo has also been in wide circulation online. While some of these posts claiming Seagal’s participation with Russian soldiers were believed to be accurate, numerous comments stated the truth about these fake claims.
Many viewers were quick to point out that the photos in the post and clips in the video showcasing Steven Seagal in the battleground were from his 2016 action films, Sniper: Special Ops and Cartels.
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