It seems the tables have turned, haven’t they? For years, Democrats have been throwing around the term “fake news” like it’s their favorite toy, accusing Trump and Republicans of spreading it far and wide. Their latest buzzword? “Misinformation.” They’ve used it as a catch-all excuse to justify censorship, happily trampling on Americans’ free speech rights. But oh, the irony! Despite their own finger-pointing, Democrats are now the ones caught red-handed in the misinformation game.
Even Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz, hasn’t shied away from using the “misinformation” card as a convenient excuse to sidestep the First Amendment. But let’s be real—Democrats have no problem dishing out their own brand of “fake news” when it suits them. Take the latest smear campaign against Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, for example. The left has been peddling slander against him, even though the claim was debunked ages ago. And let’s not forget the mountain of fake news they’ve hurled at Trump himself. But wait, there’s more!
The Harris campaign has reportedly bought Google ads featuring manipulated news stories featuring a pro-Kamala spin in the headline and description.
Axios reported Tuesday that the Harris campaign has edited articles from several news organizations, including CNN, NPR, Reuters, the Associated Press, CBS News, The Guardian and Time Magazine with the intent of boosting both Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. [Source: Fox News]
In a move that’s likely to raise more than a few eyebrows, the Harris campaign has been caught playing a little game of digital deception. They’ve reportedly purchased Google ads featuring, wait for it, manipulated news stories. These ads were cleverly designed to cast Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in the best possible light. And the kicker? These ads were crafted by editing headlines and descriptions from well-known news organizations. Yep, you read that right.
According to a report from Axios, the Harris campaign didn’t just stop at minor tweaks. No, they went all in, taking articles from big-name media outlets like CNN, NPR, Reuters, and the Associated Press and giving them a little “Kamala-friendly” makeover in Google ads. These changes weren’t just subtle; they were strategically crafted to make Harris and Walz look like the heroes of the day—all while disguising the ads as legitimate news stories.
Take, for example, a headline from The Guardian that was transformed into, “VP Harris Fights Abortion Bans – Harris Defends Repro Freedom.” The description beneath it boldly states, “VP Harris is a champion for reproductive freedom and will stop Trump’s abortion bans.” Or consider an NPR article-turned-ad proclaiming, “Harris Will Lower Health Costs,” with promises that “Kamala Harris will lower the cost of high-quality affordable health care.” Even Reuters got a Harris spin, with a headline-turned-ad declaring, “Inflation Is Down,” followed by the reassuring (and dubious) claim that “Under the Biden-Harris administration, ‘The U.S. is winning the inflation fight.’”
Unsurprisingly, the news outlets whose stories were manipulated weren’t too thrilled about it. Many of them confirmed to Fox News Digital that they had no idea their articles were being used for this digital sleight of hand. A spokesperson for The Guardian told Axios, “While we understand why an organization might wish to align itself with the Guardian’s trusted brand, we need to ensure it is being used appropriately and with our permission. We’ll be reaching out to Google for more information about this practice.”
This little revelation is stirring up skepticism about Google’s ad policies. Sure, the tech giant insists that these ads are clearly labeled as “Sponsored” and can’t possibly be mistaken for real news. But let’s be honest, most people scrolling through their search results aren’t going to take a second look. The Harris campaign’s tactics are just another example of how political campaigns are using digital platforms to blur the lines between news and propaganda.
Talk about a desperate move. Kamala Harris knows her track record isn’t exactly stellar, and the Biden administration’s blunders are hard to ignore. So, what’s a politician to do? Apparently, rewrite history with a little help from some “fake news” of her own. Funny, isn’t it? Democrats have been accusing the other side of this for years, yet here they are, the real culprits all along. And let’s not forget Google’s role in this. The tech giant seems more than happy to let the Harris campaign, clearly sensing trouble in November, twist the truth to try and sway voters.
Author: Kit Fargo
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