Photo manipulated to show congresswoman making obscene gesture - AP News
Representative Elise Stefanik was the target of a manipulated photo falsely showing her making an obscene gesture during a hearing.
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Published Nov 20, 2019
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The Associated Press debunked a viral image of Rep. Elise Stefanik, confirming the photo was digitally manipulated to falsely show her making an obscene gesture during impeachment hearings.
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