Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones leveraged a video of European leaders Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, and Keir Starmer to allege drug use during their meeting. His claims were fueled by a blurry moment capturing a white object on the table, which he controversially described as a drug deal. Following widespread circulation, investigative outlets clarified that the object was actually a tissue. The French presidency denounced Jones's assertions as misinformation, underscoring the need for vigilance against manipulation in reporting.
"DEVELOPING SCANDAL: Macron, Starmer, and Merz caught on video on their return from Kiev. A bag of white powder on the table. Macron quickly pockets it, Merz hides the spoon," Jones claimed.
"Jones did not respond to PolitiFact's request for comment. But AFP news agency and The Associated Press verified the white object was not a bag of powder - it was a tissue."
"The Élysée cited the object as a tissue for blowing your nose, condemning the ensuing narrative as 'fake news' spread by France's enemies."
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