DeSantis attack ad uses fake AI images of Trump embracing Fauci

[Right_in_Virginia]

DeSantis attack ad uses fake AI images of Trump embracing Fauci
The Verge, Jun 8, 2023

The fake images depict Trump kissing Fauci on the cheek, allowing the DeSantis campaign to frame Trump
as a close supporter of Fauci’s policies combatting COVID-19.

The campaign backing Ron DeSantis as Republican presidential nominee in 2024 has used what experts identify as AI-generated deepfakes in attack ad against rival Donald Trump.

On June 5th, the “DeSantis War Room” Twitter account shared a video emphasizing Trump’s support for Anthony Fauci, a former White House chief medical advisor and key figure in developing the US response to COVID-19. Fauci has become a hated figure in right-wing politics, particularly among the anti-vax movement, and the attack ad seeks to grow this base of support for DeSantis by portraying Trump and Fauci as close collaborators.

The video includes real clips of Trump discussing Fauci and a collage of six pictures of the two men together. Of the six images, three appear to be AI-generated, showing Trump embracing Fauci. In the collage below they are top-left, bottom-middle, and bottom-right.



More:
https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/8/23753626/deepfake-political-attack-ad-ron-desantis-donald-trump-anthony-fauci

[Right_in_Virginia]

Tim Pool
@Timcast

I was 55/45 for Trump/DeSantis

Now Im 0% for DeSantis

Using AI images to smear Trump is a hard fu*k you

DeSantis must disavow


10:55 AM · Jun 8, 2023

[DefiantMassRINO]

DeSantis, bad move.  You're supposed to wait until you are elected to lie your ass off.

Using AI deepfakes only exposes DeSantis as weak, desperate, and unscrupulous.

Wow, DeSantis is really punching above his weight, and losing.

[LMAO]

Lots of testicles it takes to whine about a fake picture of Donald Trump when this was the same guy who early on  took a picture of a young Ron DeSantis and, even a poster here, such as our own RIV, demanded of others if buying  alcohol for underage teenage girls was a new conservative value

Trump himself even put out the idea that he could’ve been possibly grooming these girls

And no, I do not like fake pictures being used against an opponent or a picture without any context. But to watch the MAGA force cry about this is the height of hypocrisy.

God, we got such wonderful choices next year

[Right_in_Virginia]

johnny maga
@_johnnymaga

Team Desantis thinks posting memes is comparable to airing ads with realistic AI photos meant to deceive viewers

These people are trash




12:38 PM · Jun 8, 2023

[Right_in_Virginia]

Lots of testicles it takes to whine about a fake picture of Donald Trump when this was the same guy who early on  took a picture of a young Ron DeSantis and, even a poster here, such as our own RIV,

If you don't like the photo, take it up with the NY Times ---- they published the story years ago and published the photo as part of it. 

[bigheadfred]

Running on, running on empty
Running on, running blind
Running on, running into the sun
But I'm running behind

[Kamaji]

Lots of testicles it takes to whine about a fake picture of Donald Trump when this was the same guy who early on  took a picture of a young Ron DeSantis and, even a poster here, such as our own RIV, demanded of others if buying  alcohol for underage teenage girls was a new conservative value

Trump himself even put out the idea that he could’ve been possibly grooming these girls

And no, I do not like fake pictures being used against an opponent or a picture without any context. But to watch the MAGA force cry about this is the height of hypocrisy.

God, we got such wonderful choices next year

Pretty much so.

[LMAO]

If you don't like the photo, take it up with the NY Times ---- they published the story years ago and published the photo as part of it. 

I’m not talking about that and you know that

I’m talking about your hypocrisy of you coming online here with a photo that had no context,
 and demanding of others if buying alcohol for underage girls is the “new conservative value”

I can easily provide the thread if you need a reminder

Now you’re having a meltdown over a fake picture of Donald Trump. Even if the picture is real, so what? A picture doesn’t always tell a story.

Two Trump hypocrites exposed in one day… Damn I’m good

[libertybele]

IF indeed this is true, it was a very bad move on DeSantis' part.

[Kamaji]

I’m not talking about that and you know that

I’m talking about your hypocrisy of you coming online here and demanding other posters answer for a photo that had no context, and asking posters 
 if buying alcohol for underage girls is the “new conservative value”

I can easily provide the thread if you need a reminder

Now you’re having a meltdown over a fake picture of Donald Trump. Even if the picture is real, so what? A picture doesn’t always tell a story.

Two Trump hypocrites exposed in one day… Damn I’m good

[LMAO]

IF indeed this is true, it was a very bad move on DeSantis' part.

It’s stupid and it’s childish. We have a whole host of problems facing this country and if that’s all these two can do then maybe neither one of them should go to the White House.

[Wingnut]

It’s stupid and it’s childish. We have a whole host of problems facing this country and if that’s all these two can do then maybe neither one of them should go to the White House.

Ron should have just published his own super hero limited edition collector card series. 

[Kamaji]

It’s stupid and it’s childish. We have a whole host of problems facing this country and if that’s all these two can do then maybe neither one of them should go to the White House.

Agreed.  I hope that he and his team will swear off that sort of stupidity in the future.  Has anyone communicated as much with the campaign?

[libertybele]

It’s stupid and it’s childish. We have a whole host of problems facing this country and if that’s all these two can do then maybe neither one of them should go to the White House.

I agree.  This back and forth crappola is a waste of time when the focus should be on how to oust the Dems from the WH, the economy, making us energy independent again, Russia, China, N. Korea, etc.., etc.

If DeSantis is going to resort to the same childish mudslinging as Trump, he will quickly lose my vote. 

Scott, Haley, Christie, Pence, Hutchison will all benefit.   

Both Trump and DeSantis need to stop because the establishment will make a push for Pence.

[Right_in_Virginia]

I’m not talking about that and you know that.  I'm talking about your.....

I know you're talking about me, but I am not the topic of this thread.  @LMAO  If you have nothing to add to the topic, why not just take your marbles and move to another thread?

@mystery-ak

[LMAO]

I know you're talking about me, but I am not the topic of this thread.  @LMAO  If you have nothing to add to the topic, why not just take your marbles and move to another thread?

@mystery-ak

Lol

Your hypocrisy got exposed, and now you’re lashing out as expected. And now I see you pinging the owner of this site to try to bail you out

The subject of this thread is a fake picture. You started this thread as a form of outrage. I simply exposed your past posting history on a similar type of tactic being used and you don’t like it. Instead, you are now trying to change the subject and blame the New York Times… Lol.

[Kamaji]

I agree.  This back and forth crappola is a waste of time when the focus should be on how to oust the Dems from the WH, the economy, making us energy independent again, Russia, China, N. Korea, etc.., etc.

If DeSantis is going to resort to the same childish mudslinging as Trump, he will quickly lose my vote. 

Scott, Haley, Christie, Pence, Hutchison will all benefit.   

Both Trump and DeSantis need to stop because the establishment will make a push for Pence.

[LMAO]

So far, I have seen condemnation for this by even the most dedicated of Ron DeSantis supporters

This is the kind of behavior Trump does  that make it hard to take him seriously. Ron DeSantis would not be immune from that.

They both are becoming similar to teenage girls fighting over the cute boy

[LMAO]

Agreed.  I hope that he and his team will swear off that sort of stupidity in the future.  Has anyone communicated as much with the campaign?

And it has to be without a “he started
it” tone

Even if the picture was real, is there anybody out there who says “I was behind Donald Trump until I saw this picture?” No.

And anyone who says they were leaning DeSantis until this fake picture is not being honest

[Kamaji]

And it has to be without a “he started
it” tone

Even if the picture was real, is there anybody out there who says “I was behind Donald Trump until I saw this picture?” No.

And anyone who says they were leaning DeSantis until this fake picture is not being honest

[bigheadfred]

At least this shows me he is a real Republican. Willing to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

[mountaineer]

https://twitter.com/johncardillo/status/1666867799027752960

[Kamaji]

https://twitter.com/johncardillo/status/1666867799027752960

@LMAO   Well, that should seal the deal there on the hypocrisy front.

[LMAO]

@LMAO   Well, that should seal the deal there on the hypocrisy front.

Lol

Well, if we don’t get the WH next year we’ll at least get some entertainment out of the 2024 GOP primary