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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: A video circulating in October 2025 authentically depicted hordes of people rioting and looting Walmart because the government cut off food stamps.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: The viral footage was generated using AI and does not depict real events. There have been no reports of widespread looting tied to food stamp reductions.
Date: 10/30/2025
Last Updated on October 30, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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