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- Indiana state Sen. Chris Garten posted AI-generated images on Christmas Day showing him beating Santa Claus on his X account, sparking backlash.
- The images depict Garten body-slamming Santa in front of the state capitol, drawing disapproval and questions about his motives.
- The controversy intensified after Garten cited a Republican message from U.S. President Donald Trump about Jeffrey Epstein.
