United States/Society/Fake photos linking politicians to Epstein spread in Russian disinformation campaign

Fake photos linking politicians to Epstein spread in Russian disinformation campaign

Feb 6, 202610 sources

Also covers:European Union

Summary

A Russian disinformation campaign has spread AI-generated fake photos falsely linking European and US politicians to Jeffrey Epstein. The French government detected an operation specifically targeting President Emmanuel Macron with fabricated claims of involvement. The release of Epstein-related documents has also fueled online antisemitic conspiracy theories.

Related Coverage

Same story covered from other perspectives

FranceSociety

French government says Russia spread false claims linking Macron to Epstein

5 sources5 shared

Source Headlines

10 headlines from 8 publishers

Russian actors lead smear campaign falsifying Macron and Epstein ties

Feb 6

Fake photos of European and US politicians with Epstein spread online

Feb 6

Euronews →