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White House Denounces Recent 'Deepfake' and 'Cheap Fake' Videos of Biden

Jun 17, 2024, 08:12 PM

The White House has publicly denounced a series of recent videos circulating online that depict President Joe Biden in various states of confusion and physical awkwardness, including instances of him stumbling at the G7 summit and being guided offstage by former President Barack Obama. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has labeled these clips as 'deepfakes' and 'cheap fake videos,' asserting that they are manipulated and produced in bad faith by right-wing critics of the president. Jean-Pierre emphasized that these videos are intended to smear President Biden and distract from his performance in office. The White House maintains that these videos are not genuine and criticizes those sharing them for having a credibility problem. The announcement was made on Monday.