Its gone viral on social media, racking up millions of views.
But its not real.
The photo might look oddly realistic, but its been altered significantly.
The photoshopped image of MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell that’s gone viral on social mediaImage: @GaryPetersonUSA
Where is the image actually from?
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Lindell also has a more normal smile as opposed to the bizarre gaze from the altered image.
The altered image of Mike Lindell (left) along with the original image of him at a Trump rally in Wisconsin on May 1, 2024.Image: X
Eagle-eyed viewers may have also noticed something else odd about the photoshopped image.
If you zoom in over Lindells left shoulder you could spot what comes off as a roaring bear.
This is far from the first time people have poked fun at Mike Lindell with fake images.
Image: @GaryPetersonUSA
Back in February, a video purporting to show Lindell hammered while driving a car wasdoing the rounds.
In reality, the video used a green-screen technique to make it appear like the car was moving.
The car was actually parked in the original video posted by Lindell.
But this new fake featuring Lindell is a great reminder that old-fashioned photoshopping is still around.
You dont need fancy AI to make a convincing (if admittedly perplexing) fake image.
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