This video plays into the guilt by association fallacy — when a person or group is demonized due to a seeming connection with an already demonized person or group. In this case, the video creates a fictional scenario in which DeSantis, a potential Republican presidential candidate and challenger to former President Donald Trump, is endorsed by Clinton, a former Democratic candidate and a regular target of Trump and other conservatives.

As AI technology advances and becomes increasingly capable of creating realistic content, social media users need to exercise skepticism when scrolling through their feeds. These AI tools can make even the most obviously satirical content (would Clinton really say “Hail Hydra” during an interview?) appear quite convincing on first glance. Remember, when encountering sensational claims online, it’s always a good idea to seek out a second source that can add context to the content.