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Nassau Exec Defends AI Ads Mimicking Hochul as Satire

7/23/2026

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R) defended AI-generated ads that mimic Governor Kathy Hochul (D).
Governor Kathy Hochul’s campaign called the ads “straight up lying” and labeled them false advertising.
Bruce Blakeman said the spots are political satire and argued campaigns must use every tool available.
Governor Kathy Hochul’s team said the ads falsely claim she raised property taxes, ignored crime spikes and leads a MAGA militia.

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R) defended AI-generated ads that mimic Governor Kathy Hochul (D).
Governor Kathy Hochul’s campaign called the ads “straight up lying” and labeled them false advertising.
Bruce Blakeman said the spots are political satire and argued campaigns must use every tool available.
Governor Kathy Hochul’s team said the ads falsely claim she raised property taxes, ignored crime spikes and leads a MAGA militia.