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Source: Fox News
Summary
Brady Tkachuk, a member of the Ottawa Senators, is facing backlash after a doctored video from the White House appeared to show him making disparaging comments about Canada and its citizens. Tkachuk denied the video was real, saying it was AI-doctored and not his voice or words. He also denied saying “Close the northern border” while on the phone with President Donald Trump. Tkachuk will play as a member of the home team in Canada on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa after a gold-medal win over Canada is already causing tension, and a fake video from the White House isn’t helping.
The Senators’ star player is used to being in the spotlight, but this controversy is a whole new level.
He’s already denied the video, saying it’s not his voice or words, but the damage is done.
This one feels recognizable early, and it’s not going away anytime soon.
Original observation: When fans see a player’s name trending on social media, it’s usually for a good reason – or a bad one.
Author: Evan Null
