The Republican party is using manipulated videos of President Biden to criticize him, despite major media outlets confirming that the videos are edited and misleading. One such video showed Mr. Biden appearing to try to sit on an invisible chair, which quickly went viral on social media platforms.
Despite this, the White House has dismissed these videos as “cheap fakes” and criticized Republicans for using them to attack the President. However, these manipulated videos, known as “cheap fakes,” are causing headaches for Democratic strategists as they try to combat their spread on social media. The ease with which these videos can be created and shared makes it challenging for Democrats to counteract their impact on public opinion.
Even though the videos are proven to be fake, they still have the potential to influence voters, particularly those who are concerned about Mr. Biden’s age. His team is working on strategies to address these fake videos and ensure that accurate information is disseminated to the public.
In response to these attacks, Democrats are considering escalating their own online campaigns against former President Trump, highlighting moments where he appeared confused or made mistakes. By proactively sharing videos that cast doubt on Trump’s mental acuity, they hope to counterbalance the spread of manipulated content targeting President Biden.
