Arrest of Philippine President Duterte and False Claims About President Trump's Involvement

President Duterte of the Philippines was arrested by the International Criminal Court on charges of crimes against humanity, but social media falsely claimed that President Trump ordered his release. There is no evidence of any such action by Trump.

Political Tension in the Philippines

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has threatened to have President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the first lady, and the speaker of the House of Representatives assassinated if she herself is killed amid growing tension between them. This has led to heightened security measures around Marcos due to the perceived threat.