Fact check: No evidence of Bashar al-Assad launching a podcast
A recent post on X falsely claims that exiled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad announced a podcast. There are no official accounts or credible news sources confirming this announcement. Al-Assad fled Damascus on December 8 after Syrian rebels took control. He later stated he never intended to resign and is currently in Moscow seeking asylum. The claim about the podcast originated from a troll account known for spreading misinformation. No official statements or credible reports support the podcast's existence.