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Fake robo calls attempt to suppress New Hampshire voter turnout

Fake robocalls imitating President Biden were made in New Hampshire to discourage voters.

New Hampshire voters are facing disinformation campaigns aimed at suppressing voter turnout ahead of the state's primary elections. Reports have surfaced of fake robo calls imitating President Joe Biden, discouraging voters from casting their ballots. These automated calls falsely suggest that Tuesday's primary is merely symbolic and that voting on this day will only aid Republicans in their bid to re-elect Donald Trump. The disinformation campaign has raised concerns about the potential impact on voter turnout.

Late on Monday, news began circulating that these deceptive calls were being received by cell phones. The calls are a form of deepfake technology, mimicking the voice of President Biden and delivering a message intended to discourage voter participation. This disinformation campaign is widely regarded as an appalling attempt to suppress votes and undermine the foundations of democracy.

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