Tag: digital_manipulation

Media Monitor: Lead Stories Debunks Trump 2028 Hat Hoax, AI Judge Mugshot, and Funeral Photo Edits

3 Jul 2026 2:22 p.m. · Source: Lead Stories

Lead Stories is fact-checking several viral claims, including a digitally altered video of President Donald Trump, an AI-generated mugshot of Judge Hannah Dugan, and edited photos from Pope Francis's funeral. It also addressed a false claim about California law.

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Media Monitor: Lead Stories Debunks Digitally Altered Content Involving Trump, AI-Generated Images

17 May 2026 3:26 p.m. · Source: Lead Stories

Lead Stories debunks a digitally altered video of President Trump in the Oval Office, AI-generated images of a judge, and clarifies facts about Pope Francis' funeral attire and California law.

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