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Kablooie

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

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 Yesterday OP

They didn't even bother to animate him. Klarkashton Yesterday #1

Oh, there's animated versions around ready Johonny Yesterday #11

Just stop. FascismIsDeath Yesterday #2

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

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

LOL cool story bro Blues Heron Yesterday #20

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

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

That isn't how proof works. FascismIsDeath Yesterday #26

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

"Opinion" Renew Deal Yesterday #40

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

This assumes that republicans would switch votes over this. Renew Deal Yesterday #49

I never said they couldn't do more. FascismIsDeath Yesterday #46

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

Its not obviously anything. FascismIsDeath Yesterday #50

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

How many 20 minute phone calls were claimed to have happened? FascismIsDeath Yesterday #19

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

So... 2 phone calls is "numerous"? FascismIsDeath Yesterday #30

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

Bull.. Cherrycheeks Yesterday #38

People have opinions that may not reflect yours MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #12

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

No thanks MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #25

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

Exactly--the poster just asked a question crimycarny Yesterday #39

Thanks. MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #54

What about his face? BlueKota Yesterday #57

Looks pretty wrinkly to me. FascismIsDeath Yesterday #60

Not as much as he does in this one BlueKota Yesterday #61

Or just lighting and angle. FascismIsDeath Yesterday #62

That's me at any angle crimycarny Yesterday #71

Yes, definitely airbrushed crimycarny Yesterday #66

re face wrinkling NJCher Yesterday #64

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

They are talking about a completely different photo. FascismIsDeath Yesterday #21

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

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

Silly how... Cherrycheeks Yesterday #35

It's not AI but it is from 2023. Kablooie Yesterday #55

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

Multiple DU members sarisataka Yesterday #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 Yesterday #10

Right?? MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #14

This message was self-deleted by its author sarisataka Yesterday #4

If the available evidence that the media found it real EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #5

What would constitute proof in your mind? MineralMan Yesterday #6

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

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

If it was a fall, why the 911 CPR call? SheltieLover Yesterday #15

he fell because his heart stopped? Skittles Yesterday #33

Good guess SheltieLover Yesterday #48

or, more likely, his brain Skittles Yesterday #52

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

Absolutely, Skittles! SheltieLover Yesterday #70

Because he couldn't get up. LeftInTX Yesterday #67

This message was self-deleted by its author LeftInTX Yesterday #68

This message was self-deleted by its author LeftInTX Yesterday #69

Hannah Arendt said it best: Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #22

ABSOLUTELY CORRECT Skittles Yesterday #32

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

I stand by my observation Skittles Yesterday #44

The governor of Kentucky has until August 3, IIRC Retrograde Yesterday #31

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

Do you have any proof Manatee Yesterday #36

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

The photo is real!!! BluesRunTheGame Yesterday #47

and garland was doing all he could 3825-87867 Yesterday #51

Any proof that they are not? Kaleva Yesterday #56

;-{) THIS Goonch Yesterday #65