Burger King, known for its Whopper and flame-grilled burgers, was recently the subject of a viral screenshot claiming its official X account posted “We don’t snitch” after Luigi Mangione’s arrest. The post has sparked mixed reactions online. However, Fact Crescendo has determined the claim is false.
This is about our investigation of this claim.
Social Media Claim
A Facebook page recently shared a screenshot claiming to show the official, verified Burger King account on X (formerly Twitter), posting the caption, “We don’t snitch”, accompanied by numerous reactions and retweets from social media users.
The post, which quickly gained attention online, was originally shared with the caption: “Luigi Mangione shouldn’t have gone to McDonald’s 😂😂”.
The same screenshot, along with the identical claim, has also been observed and shared by another X user. This repetition highlights the viral nature of the image and its ability to spread across different platforms.
For more information and specifics regarding this post, you can find the details below.
Social media users began circulating the news after the Altoona, Pennsylvania, police confirmed the arrest of 26-year-old Luigi Mangione at a local McDonald’s. According to police reports, Mangione was apprehended following a tip-off from a McDonald’s employee, who alerted authorities about his presence at the restaurant. The arrest was part of an ongoing investigation into a serious crime, and authorities soon revealed that Mangione was facing multiple charges.
Given the claim’s extensive dissemination and the considerable attention it has received from the internet community, we believed it was necessary to perform a fact-check on the above subject.
Fact Check
Fact Crescendo monitors and verifies these photos through the Google Reverse Image Search process, which leads us to find the truth as follows:
As of this article’s publication, no international or global news outlets, including CNN, BBC, or The New York Times, have reported that the official Burger King X account posted “We don’t snitch” after Luigi Mangione’s arrest.
The Fact Crescendo team has cross-checked both the official Burger King accounts on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), and neither platform shows any post matching the claim mentioned above. There is no record of a post stating “We don’t snitch” on either account.
This suggests that the screenshot circulating online is false, and the claim is not supported by the official Burger King social media channels.
The following is the latest post from the official Burger King’s X account, dated December 06, 2024.
The following is the latest post from the official Burger King’s Facebook account, dated December 11, 2024.
The above post claim came after the arrest of Luigi Mangione, who was charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. According to Reuters, published on December 12, 2024, Mangione has been charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen shooting on December 4, outside a Manhattan hotel before an industry conference.
For more information and specifics regarding this article, you can find the details below.
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old man, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, at a McDonald’s after a tip-off from an employee. He faces serious charges, including second-degree murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery, and providing false identification to police. Mangione is suspected of killing the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, though the motive remains unclear.
The connection to Burger King comes from an earlier incident where Mangione was reportedly linked to a robbery at a Burger King location in the same area. This past crime has raised questions about whether Mangione’s history with fast-food establishments played a role in his arrest at McDonald’s, leading some to speculate on the significance of the locations in his criminal activities.
This arrest, paired with his potential links to multiple crimes, has sparked significant public interest, especially given the high-profile nature of the murder victim. Further investigation is ongoing to determine the full scope of Mangione’s involvement in both the CEO’s death and any other criminal activity.
Additionally, X has labeled the viral post as “Manipulated Media,” providing further evidence that the alleged Burger King post is fabricated.
Fact Crescendo has also contacted Burger King directly through its official X (formerly Twitter) account to seek clarification regarding the alleged post. However, as of now, there has been no response or feedback from the company. We will update this article with any new information or reply from their team.
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Conclusion
Fact Crescendo found that the claim, accompanied by the photo posted on social media, is false. There was no such post on any of Burger King’s official channels, including Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). The most recent posts from the official accounts do not refer to the incident or the alleged statement related to the recent arrest of Luigi Mangione.
Title:Did Burger King post “We don’t snitch” after Mangione’s arrest?
Written By: Kakada SimResult: False
