Overview
- Johnson posted on X, “This is fake…this is so wrong!” after seeing a manipulated clip that depicted him kissing a reporter.
- X removed the video for violating platform rules, with outlets noting the post he reacted to was later deleted.
- Reports indicate the clip was generated from a sideline photo Cardona shared before the College Football Playoff title game at Hard Rock Stadium.
- Coverage says the fake image amassed over one million impressions before removal, underscoring how quickly synthetic content can spread.
- Johnson had been on the sideline for Miami’s matchup against Indiana, and his public rebuttal helped clarify that the footage was fabricated.