US EditionMichigan rocker lambasts GOP congressman for posting fabricated AI video of him
Jack White condemned Rep. Tim Burchett for resharing a manipulated AI video falsely depicting White insulting Trump supporters, highlighting ongoing political tensions.
- On Dec. 29, U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett reshared a misleading AI-generated video on X that altered Jack White to tell Trump supporters not to listen to his music.
- Using footage from White's November Rock Hall acceptance, the manipulated clip repurposed remarks though White never mentioned Trump supporters and opposes Trump and MAGA.
- In an extended Instagram post, Jack White criticized Tim Burchett for reposting a fabricated clip and said Tennessee deserves better, calling current leadership embarrassing.
- Burchett doubled down in replies after users flagged the video, and as of Dec. 30, both the fake video and Burchett's post remained live on X despite a community note and user callouts.
- This episode underscores how AI-generated deepfakes can damage reputations and reflects White's prior lawsuit over 'Seven Nation Army' misuse, highlighting broader risks.
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Jack White Rages After Congressman Shares AI Deepfake of Him Calling Fans “Fascists”
Since the tragic murder of vaunted filmmaker and activist Rob Reiner, the culture warriors have been feasting. Shortly after the director’s death, president Donald Trump himself took to social media to blast him as a “tortured and struggling artist,” adding that Reiner was a “deranged person as far as Trump is concerned.” Trump’s incendiary comments were condemned by a broad base of celebrities and government officials like, in a backlash rangin…
Jack White Rages After Congressman Shares AI Deepfake of Him Calling Fans "Fascists"
Since the tragic murder of vaunted filmmaker and activist Rob Reiner, the culture warriors have been feasting. Shortly after the director’s death, president Donald Trump himself took to social media to blast him as a “tortured and struggling artist,” adding that Reiner was a “deranged person as far as Trump is concerned.” Trump’s incendiary comments were condemned by a broad base of celebrities and government officials like, in a backlash rangin…
Jack White Slams AI Clip of Him Threatening Trump Supporters – and Congressman Who Promoted It: 'What a Joke'
Jack White slammed Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) earlier this week for re-sharing an AI-generated video of the White Stripes musician threatening Trump voters, calling the MAGA politician’s social media post “embarrassing.” The pro-Trump X account MAGA Response posted a video on Dec. 28 of an AI-generated video of White warning Trump supporters, “Don’t even think about listening to my music, you fascists.” A day later, Burchett, who was electe…
Jack White slams Republican congressman for sharing A.I. video and 'bullying'
"What kind of joke are we all living in now? All of Trump's lackeys and bootlicks like this elected official are cowards," White said.Amy Sussman/WireImage; Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Jack White inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in November, Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) at a DOGE hearing in FebruaryJack White is calling out Republican congressman Tim Burchett for sharing a fake A.I.-generated video of the musician saying Trump support…
Jack White Blasts Congressman for Sharing AI Video of the Singer Calling Trump Supporters ‘Fascists’: ‘It’s Sad How Embarrassing Our Leadership Has Become’
Jack White blasted a Tennessee Congressman for sharing an AI video of the singer calling Trump supporters 'fascists.'
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