Boris Becker Deletes Post Referencing Debunked Hitler Survival Theory

The former tennis star's lawyer clarified the post was misunderstood and not an endorsement of the conspiracy theory, which has long been discredited by historians.

Boris Becker shared a post on X suggesting Adolf Hitler survived World War II and fled to South America, referencing a 1955 CIA document with unverified claims.
Historians and forensic evidence confirm Hitler died by suicide in Berlin on April 30, 1945, with his remains identified through dental analysis in 2017.
Becker's lawyer stated the post was misunderstood and that Becker did not intend to endorse the conspiracy theory, expressing regret for any confusion caused.
The controversial post, which Becker deleted after criticism, reignited discussions about the responsibility of public figures in sharing content online.
The conspiracy theory, despite being widely debunked, continues to circulate, highlighting the role of social media in amplifying misinformation.

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