Published 17:19 IST, January 30th 2020

Sean Hannity claimed 100,000 people tried to enter Trump rally, but people are sceptical

People and social media users are sceptical about Sean Hannity's claims that almost 100,000 people tried to enter the Donald Trump MAGA rally at New Jersey.

Reported by: Shubham Bose
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Recently, Fox News host Sean Hannity in a tweet claimed that more than 100,000 people tried to gain entry into Trump MAGA rally in New Jersey. But some social media users and people are sceptical about Hannity's claims because Wildwood Convention Center where convention was held only has a capacity of 7,000 people.

Unverifiable claims

convention centre has capacity of 7,000 people and 10,000 people at most, this is why people are sceptical about his exaggerated claims. Congressman Jeff Van Drew who represents New Jersey's 2nd district claimed that 100,000 tickets were requested for event. But congressmen did t provide any evidence and refore claims remain unverified.

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Local media that was re at event reported that re were thousands of people outside convention centre t tens and thousands of people.

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Sean Hannity is an American talk show host and political commentator. Hannity is host of Sean Hannity Show which is a nationally syndicated talk radio show and hosts Hannity show. In past, reports have accused Hannity of promoting conspiracy ories regarding Barack Obama's birthplace and murder of Seth Rich, and falsehoods, including untrue accounts about Hillary Clinton's health.

Reports have suggested that after Trumps 2016 elections, Hannity has become a sort of conduit for his messaging and in past criticised media and attacking special counsel inquiry.

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(with inputs from ncies)

17:19 IST, January 30th 2020