This claim is false. The video you are referring to is a well-known doctored clip that has been circulating online in various forms since at least 2016.
Here is the breakdown of the facts:
1. The Video is Doctored
The audio of someone yelling “Allahu Akbar” was digitally added to the footage. In the original video, no such phrase was shouted. Fact-checkers from Reuters, AFP, and AP have debunked this video multiple times as it tends to resurface every few years with different captions.
2. The Original Incident (March 2016)
The footage actually comes from a campaign rally in Dayton, Ohio, on March 12, 2016.
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What happened: A protester named Thomas DiMassimo tried to rush the stage from behind.
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The reaction: Secret Service agents immediately jumped onto the stage to shield Donald Trump, who was visibly startled by the sudden movement behind him.
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The motive: DiMassimo later stated he was protesting against what he described as “racist” and “white supremacist” rhetoric. He did not shout any religious slogans.
3. Why It’s Reappearing Now
This specific clip is frequently used as “clickbait” or misinformation to stir religious or political tension. Most recently, in 2025 and 2026, it has been paired with misleading headlines about current events—such as trade wars or international tensions—to make it seem like a new occurrence.
Note: While there was a separate incident in July 2025 involving a man shouting “Allahu Akbar” and “Death to Trump” on an easyJet flight, Donald Trump was not present, and that event had no connection to the rally footage often share