If this is not a deep fake, it does surprise me. However...
There are reformed crack dealers I trust more than Mr. or Mrs. Goodie Two-Shoes, left or right wing. Being self-righteous usually means a dark secret is lurking behind.
But I reserve judgement until this is proven real. Not sure if it’s photoshop or real.
“But I reserve judgement until this is proven real.”
How about until you have the full story, as well? I’ve seen people do silly things for good reasons and seen them get beat up for it. Maybe it was a friend’s bachelorette party or something - assuming it is real. Politico is as dishonest as the NYT or CNN.
It’s not hard to put a pendant on someone.