2025/03/25
The Ministry of National Defense released a press statement explaining that "the internet rumors say that a soldier suddenly fainted during the president's troops inspection."
MND Press Release
Published at 18:30 on March 25, 2025
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (Mar. 25) that the falsified video circulating online claiming "a soldier suddenly fainted during the president's troops inspection" is entirely false. The original video shows soldiers removing their gear after President Lai encouraging the troops for immediate combat preparedness exercise. No one fainted on the spot.
The MND emphasized that regarding this deliberately trumped-up false information, it will gather evidence thoroughly and then request assistance from the police for an investigation and legal action. Furthermore, it does not rule out the possibility of a tactic of cognitive warfare by the enemy. The MND urges nationals not to spread rumors or share false information, for fear of falling into the enemy's trap of dividing the public and undermining national security.