Claim: A Facebook post shared 48,000 times claims that Barack and Michelle Obama both surrendered their law licenses years ago in order to escape misconduct proceedings. The claim is false. The Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of Illinois says there have never been any disciplinary actions against the former president or his wife.
Fact-check: Post falsely claims Obamas gave up law licenses over misconduct
Verdict: post falsely claims obamas gave up law licenses over misconduct
Organisation: AFP Fact Check
Author: Ian Timberlake
Date published: 2024-04-17T16:44:09