Dakota Meyer’s Viral Video Exposes ‘Fake’ Handshake? Experts Weigh In on the Truth
A video claiming to show Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer refusing a soldier’s handshake at a veteran’s event is sparking outrage online—but fact-checkers are calling it misleading. The clip, which surfaced on TikTok, appears to show Meyer turning away from a service member, with captions alleging he’s “snubbing real heroes.” However, our investigation reveals the footage is from a 2019 military ceremony where Meyer was actually declining a handshake to perform a surprise field salute, as per his standard protocol. The soldier in question confirmed the interaction was intended to be a respectful gesture, not a snub. The rumor is false.