Conservative Media Falsely Claims Biden Wandered Aimlessly at G7 Summit
Conservative media outlets have deceptively used a misleading camera angle to spread the false claim that President Joe Biden wandered away from a meeting of world leaders at the G7 summit. However, a full video captured by NBC News tells a different story, clearly showing that Biden was walking towards a group of parachutists and giving them two thumbs up.
The deceptive video began circulating online after a photo opportunity at the summit in Puglia, southern Italy. Biden and other leaders were standing on a green lawn while people in military uniforms parachuted in carrying oversized flags of the different countries. Several cameras, including one from NBC News, were present to document the meeting.
- Critics seized on the misleading angle, pushing the allegation that Biden, 81, is absent-minded and too old to be president.
- The video has become one of many circulating online in recent weeks, attempting to cast normal moments as gaffes.
- Experts have warned that while Generative Artificial Intelligence can spread misinformation, so-called "cheapfakes" that use selective editing can be more effective at spreading false narratives.
NBC News Video Reveals Biden's Intentional Movement
The NBC News video shows Biden walking towards a specific destination: a group of at least three kneeling parachutists. This is in stark contrast to the deceptive videos that show Biden walking aimlessly with no apparent destination.
The deceptive videos went viral on social media, particularly on platforms where false stories spread with limited checks. The New York Post, controlled by the conservative Murdoch family, posted a video that appeared to be taken with a phone, showing little of what was happening on either side of Biden.
| Platform | Video Views | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 million | Over 9,000 | |
| 2.9 million | Over 8,000 | |
| 1.1 million | Over 6,000 |
Deceptive Tactics Undermine Credibility
The use of deceptive videos to attack Biden has become a common tactic during the 2024 presidential campaign. Last year, conservative pundits used low-quality video to spread a false claim that Biden fell asleep during a memorial for wildfire victims in Hawaii.
- These deceptive tactics undermine trust in the media and erode public confidence in institutions.
- It is essential to rely on credible sources of information and approach viral videos with caution.
- Individuals should be aware of the techniques used to manipulate and spread false narratives.
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