White House denounces ‘deepfakes’ clips of Biden
Date
6/25/2024 8:13:16 AM
(MENAFN) White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has dismissed recent viral videos depicting President Joe Biden in purported states of confusion as "cheap fakes," accusing their creators of engaging in deceptive tactics. The videos, which have circulated widely on social media platforms, depict instances where Biden appeared to struggle or exhibit confusion during public events.
One notable clip captured Biden appearing to have difficulty sitting down at a D-Day memorial event in France, prompting speculation and concern among viewers about his well-being. Another video showed Biden momentarily separating from G7 leaders during a skydiving demonstration in Italy, before being gently guided back to the group by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Additional footage from a fundraising event with former President Barack Obama and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel portrayed Biden momentarily freezing up on stage, necessitating assistance from Obama to leave the podium.
During a White House press event, Jean-Pierre asserted that these videos were "deepfakes" and manipulated to create a false narrative of Biden's performance. She characterized the dissemination of these clips as a deliberate effort to undermine the president's credibility and achievements, attributing the circulation of such content to political opponents seeking to discredit Biden's administration.
The press secretary emphasized that the incidents depicted in the videos were exaggerated and taken out of context, urging the public and media outlets to scrutinize the authenticity of such content before drawing conclusions. Jean-Pierre condemned what she described as partisan attacks on Biden, labeling them as indicative of the desperation of political adversaries unwilling to acknowledge the president's accomplishments.
As discussions surrounding Biden's public appearances continue to generate debate and scrutiny, the White House's response underscores ongoing challenges in navigating the dissemination of misinformation and its impact on public perception of political figures.
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