Key Facts
• June 20, 2025: A post on X with a video claimed Reiwa Shinsengumi opposed gasoline tax reduction.
• The post gained 450,000 views, 1,500 likes, and 500 reposts by July 8, 2025.
• Reiwa Shinsengumi supported the gasoline tax reduction bill, contrary to the claim.
• The bill, aimed at abolishing the temporary gasoline tax, was opposed by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito.
• The video misrepresented statements by Reiwa Shinsengumi member Takashi Takai.
• Takai’s comments criticized procedural issues, not the bill itself.
• The claim that Reiwa Shinsengumi aligned with the LDP is factually incorrect.
• The video included misleading captions, such as “opposed the gasoline tax reduction bill” and “fully assisted the LDP.”
• The fact-checking team confirmed the inaccuracies through parliamentary session records and video analysis.
Summary
A viral post on X falsely claimed that Reiwa Shinsengumi opposed a gasoline tax reduction bill and supported the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Fact-checking revealed that Reiwa Shinsengumi actually supported the bill, which sought to abolish the temporary gasoline tax. The misleading video accompanying the post misrepresented statements by Reiwa Shinsengumi member Takashi Takai, who criticized procedural issues rather than the bill itself. The claim that Reiwa Shinsengumi aligned with the LDP is baseless. The post, which garnered significant attention online, included captions that distorted the facts. This fact-check aims to prevent the spread of misinformation by providing accurate details.
