A digitally manipulated video of Indonesian president-elect Prabowo Subianto has been viewed tens of thousands of times on a TikTok account that falsely suggested he had endorsed bed linens from two shops in the archipelago nation. The original unedited footage shows him responding to early poll results in which he led his presidential rivals.
"Officially becoming President 2024-2029, Mr. Prabowo distributes free bed sheets to all Indonesian people," read the Indonesian-language caption alongside a
The beginning of the 21-second video -- which bore the logo of local broadcaster Kompas TV -- shows Prabowo and his running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka giving a speech behind a podium. "They were half a million rupiahs, now only 30 thousand. Pillow and roll covers are included. Those who have followed, give a like and comment 'I want one'. Free shipping and cash on delivery."Prabowo won nearly 60 percent of ballots in Indonesia's February election.
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