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Fake Video Allegedly Misattributes False Claims to Former Student in Attack on Vice-Presidential Candidate Tim Walz
2024-10-16
A viral video falsely accused Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz of misconduct by using the stolen identity of former student Matthew Metro. Circulated on X and other platforms, the video reached millions before being flagged for manipulation. U.S. intelligence later revealed it and three other similar events were part of the Russian disinformation campaign Storm-1516, whose aim is to disrupt the 2024 elections.
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Fake CNN Broadcast Allegedly Used to Spread False Texas Election Results
2024-11-02
A fabricated CNN broadcast graphic, falsely showing early Texas election results for the 2024 U.S. presidential race, circulated on social media on November 2, 2024. The manipulated image claimed that Vice President Kamala Harris led over Donald Trump before polls opened, fueling misinformation about election integrity. CNN confirmed the image was inauthentic, and AFP debunked the claims.
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