At the start of the ad, the narrator adopts an indignant tone. “Thomas Massie implicated in a Washington threesome!” he exclaims, referring to the Republican representative from Kentucky whom Donald Trump would like to meet on Tuesday.
The ad then shows images of Thomas Massie interacting with Democratic representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar, two black sheep of the American right and members of an informal group known as “the Squad.”
“He deceives the America First movement with the Squad,” the narrator continues, listing Thomas Massie’s votes that have aligned with those of the two Democrats, particularly in opposition to funding the border wall between the United States and Mexico.
Towards the end of the ad, the trio is shown entering a hotel reception hand in hand. The final image shows a closed door with a sign that reads “Do not disturb.”
If viewers pay attention to the text at the bottom of the screen, they can read that it is a “sarcastic ad” created using artificial intelligence (AI) by a group called MAGA KY.
Nevertheless, Thomas Massie is concerned that this deepfake could cost him his seat in the House of Representatives on Tuesday during a Republican primary where Donald Trump’s influence over his party’s voters will once again be at stake.
“It’s frankly an insult to older voters who don’t even know that AI exists,” said the representative in an interview.
“They will see this and believe it’s really me coming out with AOC and Ilhan Omar. It’s completely ridiculous,” commented Thomas Massie on the fabricated images.
Context:
– This article discusses a political ad featuring Thomas Massie, a Republican representative from Kentucky, and its implications regarding his upcoming primary election and Donald Trump’s influence.
Fact Check:
– The ad mentioned in the article was created with the use of artificial intelligence and is causing concern for Thomas Massie’s reelection campaign. – Thomas Massie has been known to oppose Donald Trump on various issues, leading to tensions between them.
