Donald Trump stirred controversy when he shared a manipulated image of Vice President Kamala Harris alongside rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs on his Truth Social account. The altered post falsely suggested that Harris was involved in Diddy’s so-called “freak offs.” The image featured a provocative caption that questioned whether Harris had participated in these events. After facing significant backlash for the misleading content, Trump quickly deleted the post.
The doctored image originated from a 2001 photograph of Harris and talk show host Montel Williams. The original picture, taken at a charity event for multiple sclerosis, showed Harris with Williams and his daughter Ashley. Harris and Williams had a brief romantic relationship during that period, making the altered image particularly misleading and damaging.
Despite its inaccuracies, Harris’s fake image gained traction across various social media platforms, especially given Diddy’scurrent legal troubles. He has been indicted on serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. On September 17, Diddy …