At least 2 men attacked the protester, who wore a "Release the Epstein Files" shirt, and punched her in the face multiple times while law enforcement was present. Donald Trump mocked her from the stage, calling her a "fat guy" and telling her to "go on a diet" as police removed the woman and left the attackers. The mayor of Youngstown described the incident as a "senseless" confrontation, though it is not immediately clear if any arrests were made.
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Fake AI Images of Punched Trump Protester Spread Online
Culture5 days ago
France 24 has published a verification report to debunk fabricated visuals of a woman assaulted at a political gathering in Youngstown, Ohio. The news organization's "Truth or Fake" segment identified several manipulated AI images of the victim that spread across social media following a physical confrontation during a campaign speech on October 12.
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