Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House Press Secretary, has dismissed videos circulating online depicting President Biden appearing confused or freezing as “cheap fakes.” In a press briefing, she urged the public not to trust these videos, emphasizing that they are misleading and lack credibility.
Addressing right-wing individuals who are sharing these videos, Jean-Pierre highlighted their “credibility problem.” She stated, “I think you all have called this the cheap fake video, and that’s exactly what they are. They are cheap fake videos.” Jean-Pierre condemned the dissemination of these videos, asserting that they were produced in bad faith.
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Furthermore, Jean-Pierre pointed out that fact-checkers have repeatedly debunked misinformation spread by right-wing critics of the president. She emphasized that reputable news organizations have identified these videos as misinformation, labelling them as “cheap fakes.”
The White House Press Secretary urged the public to exercise caution and scepticism when encountering such content, particularly when it originates from sources known for spreading misinformation.
