Fact Check: Did CNN Ignore Video of Missile Strike on a ‘Runner’ Near a Church?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: CNN refused to report on a video showing a missile strike on a “runner” near a church during the Obama administration.


Rating: BLATANT LIE


Explanation: Lead Stories determined the footage came from a video game and predates the Obama administration. CNN did, in fact, publish coverage of the video game from which the clip originated.


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Date: 12/15/2025


 


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Last Updated on December 15, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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