When The Rock Announced Bin Laden's Death - How Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson broke Osama bin Laden’s death on Twitter first
In a surprising turn of events, actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson revealed the demise of Osama bin Laden on Twitter in May 2011, preceding then-U.S. President Barack Obama's official announcement. The news, which Johnson received from a 'friend of a friend', sparked curiosity and controversy.
Johnson's tweet, posted at around 11:10 p.m. local time, read: 'Just got word that will put the world in shock—Land of the free… home of the brave. DAMN PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!' He waited approximately 25 minutes for Obama's announcement before sharing the news on his Twitter account.
In 2012, Johnson joked about protecting his sources, stating he had 'friends in high and low places'. He never revealed the identity of the person who initially tipped him off about bin Laden's death. This mysterious source was described by Johnson as a 'friend of a friend'.
The revelation of bin Laden's demise by Dwayne Johnson on Twitter, prior to the official announcement, raised questions about his sources and the speed of information dissemination in the digital age. Despite the controversy, Johnson's tweet sparked a wave of patriotism and relief among Americans.
