Manitoba MP Branden Leslie falsely announced Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation in a manipulated video, undermining trust in credible news sources.

In a growing tolerance for fake news, egotistical fakes discredit news organizations they imitate. Manipulated images and videos, historically effective propaganda tools, are increasingly abused, leading to complacency. A recent example is a political video released by Manitoba MP Branden Leslie announcing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation. This trend undermines trust in credible news sources.

June 02, 2024
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