Fact check: Craigslist ad suggests Trump sought actors for rallies

President Donald Trump boasted on Twitter that nearly 1 million people had requested tickets for his campaign rally in Tulsa, Okla., on June 20. You’d never guess that from the tone of an ad posted to Craigslist in Tulsa with the title: "Actors needed June 20."

"Excited and enthusiastic MINORITY actors and actresses needed to hold signs at event in Tulsa," reads the ad that was shared on Facebook. "Send headshot/resume for early consideration. *This may be applied towards community service if necessary (in lieu of payment)."

The ad doesn’t mention Trump, but it includes a map marking the BOK Center in Tulsa, where the rally will be held.

"Trump is beneath contempt," one Facebook post said.

It was flagged as part of Facebook’s efforts to combat false news and misinformation on its News Feed. The ad is no longer on Craigslist.

Tim Murtaugh, communications director for Trump’s campaign, said on Twitter that the ad didn’t come from Trump.

"This, obviously, is fake, and a recurring lie the trolls roll out a lot," he wrote.

In November, PolitiFact debunked a similar Craigslist ad seeking actors for an event at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona. "Duties include protest activity and holding signs that are Pro Trump," it said. "Minorities welcome and needed!"

The latest Craigslist ad seems to follow the blueprint of its forefathers: unaffiliated with the Trump campaign and designed to make it seem like he’s soliciting people of color to publicly support him in exchange for a paycheck.

We rate this post False.