Zelensky's double theory via doctored video; Photos of supposedly intact Ukrainian buildings proving fake war; Peters, ex-anti-vax, pivots to...
Stew Peters, compared to Alex Jones, disseminates videos and photos claiming to prove a 'glitch' revealing a Zelensky look-alike and the absence of war damage in Ukraine. These claims recycle Russian propaganda, with millions of views on Twitter. Reinstated on the platform after a ban, he monetizes his anti-vax and pro-Kremlin content via Rumble and Telegram.
Zelensky's double theory via doctored video; Photos of supposedly intact Ukrainian buildings proving fake war; Peters, formerly anti-vax, pivots to pro-Russian narrative.
Cross-reference with mainstream sources; complete distrust of conspiratorial claims.
Video shows glitch proving Zelensky double Verdict: False. Debunked by France 24, BBC; recycled Russian propaganda Ukrainian buildings intact prove staged war Verdict: False. Manipulated photos, possible restorations ignored (Reuters, AP) Peters credible influencer Verdict: False. Classified as disinformation by CCDH, banned then reinstated
Orientation detected: Pro-Russian far-right. Bias score: -8/100. Recycled Russian propaganda Historical anti-vaxxer converted to Kremlin narrative
Pro-Russian disinformation confirmed, Peters compared to Alex Jones West denounces fake news; Russia amplifies theories without fact-checking
Silence index: 70/100. Status: Outsourced. Topic marginalized outside US conspiracy circles Silent media: Mainstream US media, CNN/MSNBC.
Sobriety index: 20/100. "glitch": emotional "far-right": emotional "misleading": sophistry
Media: Stew Peters Show. Owner: Personal account (Stew Peters). 232k Twitter followers, monetization via views (estimated $526k/year)
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