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Gov. Josh Shapiro commended Bucks County officials for swiftly debunking a fake Russian-made video depicting mail-in ballots for Trump being destroyed. The Election Protection Task Force acted promptly to counter misinformation. Bucks County, a key swing area, was targeted, but officials recognized the video as false immediately.
Gov. Josh Shapiro Commends Bucks County for Debunking Fake Russian Video on Mail-In Ballots
Gov. Josh Shapiro recently addressed a fake video showing alleged destruction of mail-in ballots from Trump supporters in Bucks County.
This video, described as Russian-made by the FBI, was debunked by Bucks County election officials.
Speaking at a campaign event for Ashley Ehasz and Anna Payne, Shapiro praised the swift action of local officials.
“Commissioner Harvie and Commissioner Marseglia are doing a great job ensuring a secure election,” Shapiro told reporters.
Shapiro highlighted his administration’s readiness to combat election misinformation, citing the State Election Protection Task Force led by Secretary of State Al Schmidt.
“The Election Protection Task Force addresses misinformation,” Shapiro noted, praising their rapid response to this incident.
Bob Harvie, a Bucks County commissioner, commented on the targeting of Bucks County, a key swing area in Pennsylvania.
“We’re not surprised Bucks County was targeted,” Harvie stated, emphasizing the importance of their quick detection of the video’s falsity based on ballot discrepancies.
“We contacted law enforcement swiftly to inform the public,” Harvie added.
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