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Kablooie

(19,149 posts) Mon Jul 13, 2026, 02:24 PM 19 hrs ago

Does anyone have proof that the McConnell photo and message are real? [View all]

His their skin sure looks smooth, which is often a tell that it's AI.
The photo just came from his office which is obviously not trustworthy.
Also, if a fall at home was the problem, why hide it from the public?
When it happened before it was news right away.

I'm deeply suspicious even though reliable news sources post the info.

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Does anyone have proof that the McConnell photo and message are real? [View all] Kablooie 19 hrs ago OP

They didn't even bother to animate him. Klarkashton 19 hrs ago #1

Oh, there's animated versions around ready Johonny 18 hrs ago #11

Just stop. FascismIsDeath 18 hrs ago #2

stop. they have NO crediility. An easily photoshopped image proves nothing. Blues Heron 18 hrs ago #8

I'm an IT professional with 25 years of experience. You are in no position to lecture me about photoshopping. FascismIsDeath 18 hrs ago #16

LOL cool story bro Blues Heron 18 hrs ago #20

I've used photoshop and I have experience with using AI to generate photos or inpaint things into photos. FascismIsDeath 18 hrs ago #23

the proof is that there is no video, meeting, phone call or anything OTHER than a crude photo with the newspaper Blues Heron 18 hrs ago #24

That isn't how proof works. FascismIsDeath 18 hrs ago #26

its how public opinion is formed and informed.This isn't math class. Blues Heron 18 hrs ago #28

"Opinion" Renew Deal 17 hrs ago #40

yes opinion. Mitch owes his constituents an explanation, they cough up a photo. Public opinion says not good enough Blues Heron 17 hrs ago #43

This assumes that republicans would switch votes over this. Renew Deal 17 hrs ago #49

I never said they couldn't do more. FascismIsDeath 17 hrs ago #46

I taught photoshop for 29 years. The image is obviously fake. Check out the details on the newspaper. diane in sf 17 hrs ago #37

Its not obviously anything. FascismIsDeath 17 hrs ago #50

Are you suggesting the numerous 20 minute phone calls were real too? dem4decades 18 hrs ago #9

How many 20 minute phone calls were claimed to have happened? FascismIsDeath 18 hrs ago #19

Thune said he had a phone call too-- also 20 minutes. viva la 18 hrs ago #29

So... 2 phone calls is "numerous"? FascismIsDeath 18 hrs ago #30

Just adding a bit of information there, not claiming anything new. viva la 17 hrs ago #41

Bull.. Cherrycheeks 17 hrs ago #38

People have opinions that may not reflect yours MorbidButterflyTat 18 hrs ago #12

If you think that was a "nasty" comment, then I suggest you re-evaluate what you consider nasty. FascismIsDeath 18 hrs ago #17

No thanks MorbidButterflyTat 18 hrs ago #25

Given I have no clue what your gender is, accusing me of mansplaining is also silly. FascismIsDeath 18 hrs ago #27

Exactly--the poster just asked a question crimycarny 17 hrs ago #39

Thanks. MorbidButterflyTat 17 hrs ago #54

What about his face? BlueKota 16 hrs ago #57

Looks pretty wrinkly to me. FascismIsDeath 16 hrs ago #60

Not as much as he does in this one BlueKota 16 hrs ago #61

Or just lighting and angle. FascismIsDeath 16 hrs ago #62

That's me at any angle crimycarny 13 hrs ago #71

Yes, definitely airbrushed crimycarny 13 hrs ago #66

re face wrinkling NJCher 16 hrs ago #64

Is the photo A/I generated? The Cincinnati Enquirer, /2026/07/10 icnorth 18 hrs ago #18

They are talking about a completely different photo. FascismIsDeath 18 hrs ago #21

AI isn't really capable of proving that something is or is not AI synni 17 hrs ago #34

Gemini is a pretty shitty model for that. There are models trained specifically for that task. FascismIsDeath 16 hrs ago #58

Silly how... Cherrycheeks 17 hrs ago #35

It's not AI but it is from 2023. Kablooie 16 hrs ago #55

The claim that it was from 2023 seems to be Facebook manufactured bullshit. FascismIsDeath 16 hrs ago #59

Multiple DU members sarisataka 18 hrs ago #3

This is so silly, all they have to do is let a reporter talk to him in person. He looks up to it based on the photo. Blues Heron 18 hrs ago #10

Right?? MorbidButterflyTat 18 hrs ago #14

This message was self-deleted by its author sarisataka 18 hrs ago #4

If the available evidence that the media found it real EdmondDantes_ 18 hrs ago #5

What would constitute proof in your mind? MineralMan 18 hrs ago #6

;-{) "Is Mitch McConnell's hospital photo real or fake? We asked an AI expert" Goonch 18 hrs ago #7

I'm not sure about the pic but pretty sure the latest video isn't real ;o) ImNotGod 18 hrs ago #13

If it was a fall, why the 911 CPR call? SheltieLover 18 hrs ago #15

he fell because his heart stopped? Skittles 17 hrs ago #33

Good guess SheltieLover 17 hrs ago #48

or, more likely, his brain Skittles 17 hrs ago #52

If he were really ok, he would invite a news crew & BIpartisan coworkers to visit. Live. SheltieLover 17 hrs ago #53

Absolutely, Skittles! SheltieLover 13 hrs ago #70

Because he couldn't get up. LeftInTX 13 hrs ago #67

This message was self-deleted by its author LeftInTX 13 hrs ago #68

This message was self-deleted by its author LeftInTX 13 hrs ago #69

Hannah Arendt said it best: Fiendish Thingy 18 hrs ago #22

ABSOLUTELY CORRECT Skittles 17 hrs ago #32

That is not the meaning of the quote- it's not about the liars, it's about those being lied to Fiendish Thingy 17 hrs ago #42

I stand by my observation Skittles 17 hrs ago #44

The governor of Kentucky has until August 3, IIRC Retrograde 17 hrs ago #31

That would screw the Republican party & Donald Trump, NOT the country Wiz Imp 16 hrs ago #63

Do you have any proof Manatee 17 hrs ago #36

I don't believe it was AI, but this man been on his last leg for a long time MerryBlooms 17 hrs ago #45

The photo is real!!! BluesRunTheGame 17 hrs ago #47

and garland was doing all he could 3825-87867 17 hrs ago #51

Any proof that they are not? Kaleva 16 hrs ago #56

;-{) THIS Goonch 15 hrs ago #65