Michelle Obama transvestigators reignite false Joan Rivers conspiracy theory
Michelle Obama and Joan Rivers (Getty Images)
Online transvestigators have reignited the false conspiracy theory that Joan Rivers was “killed” after claiming that Michelle Obama was “transgender”.
It follows Josh Hokit claiming “Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?” after winning his fight at Donald Trump’s White House UFC Freedom 250 event on 14 June.
Late comedian Rivers, who died in September 2014 after complications from what should have been a minor operation, claimed earlier that year then-president Barack Obama was “gay”, adding: “You know Michelle is a t***** … A transgender. We all know it.”
She did not apologise for the remark, instead saying in a statement: “I think it’s a compliment. She’s so attractive, tall, with a beautiful body, great face, does great makeup. Take a look and go back to La Cage AU Follies. The most gorgeous women are transgender.”
Now, conspiracy theorists on X have revisited her death, claiming her comment about the Obamas got her “killed”.
The theory is nothing new. In 2016, radio host Alex Jones pushed the theory, claiming Rivers was “deader than a doornail in a routine operation where basically she had fire poured down her throat and was a fire-breathing goblin”.
He added: “Dead on arrival. Shoot your mouth off, honey, you will die.”
How did Joan Rivers die?
Joan Rivers died on 4 September, 2014, after complications from a minor throat operation at a Manhattan, New York City hospital.
The New York City Medical Examiner’s Office said the comedian died due to brain damage from a lack of oxygen.
After an almost two-month investigation, federal officials said the hospital made a series of mistakes before and during the procedure. They said there was a failure to respond to the star’s deteriorating vitals, such as a severe drop in blood pressure. Officials also said the clinic may have given her the wrong dosage of anaesthetic, and performed an operation without her consent.
Her daughter Melissa Rivers filed a lawsuit against the clinic and doctors who did the surgery in January 2015. It was settled for an undisclosed amount in May 2016, and those involved accepted responsibility for her mother’s death.
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