Fake Video Fools Pundit

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Pundit Alexander Mercouris, with 372,000 subscribers, broadcasted a segment based on a fake video allegedly from former Greek CFO Yannis Varoufakis. Despite the video appearing authentic, it was later confirmed that the events discussed never occurred. Mercouris has since apologized to his audience, acknowledging the mistake. This incident highlights the challenges of discerning credible news sources in an age of misinformation.

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Pundit Alexander Mercouris he of the 372,000 subscribers made a broadcast based on a fake video purportedly by former CFO of Greece Yannis Varoufakis. I had also seen that Yannis video. It appeared 100% authentic but having been burned before I checked and found that the events being commented upon had never actually occurred. Mr. Mercouris has apologized to his listeners and surely will never again make such a mistake.

I assume all "news" from not-as-yet-trusted sites is bogus. This of course makes it difficult for new sites to arise but that's just too bad, yes? I'm annoyed that Youtube no longer allows me to block fake sites. I have to watch this BS march by but that too is just too bad.
 
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