The Donald Trump's NAMBLA Donation Hoax originated in late 2016 on Reddit as a satirical response to Donald Trump's refusal to release his tax returns. Users began circulating a baseless claim that the returns were hidden because they contained evidence of donations to the North American Man/Boy Love Association (NAMBLA). The meme gained traction by utilizing Trump's own rhetorical style—specifically the phrase 'many people are saying'—to spread an obviously absurd rumor. It serves as a commentary on the spread of misinformation and the nature of political conspiracy theories during the 2016 presidential campaign, often appearing as a wall of text or a 'reposted for awareness' style image.