AI Image of Kamala Harris at DNC with Communist Flags Circulated by Trump

August 18, 2024

A manipulated AI image, disseminated by former President Donald Trump on social media, misrepresented Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention surrounded by communist symbols such as the hammer and sickle. This doctored image aimed to discredit Harris, falsely implying her political stance aligns with communism.

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Alleged deployer: donald-trump
Alleged developer: unknown-image-generator
Alleged harmed parties: kamala-harris, democratic-national-committee, electoral-integrity, democracy

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