**Viral News Snippet**
**FACT CHECK: Did Gayle King Actually Say ‘All Cops Are Bastards’ on Live TV?**
**Rumor:** A video clip allegedly showing CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King saying "All cops are bastards" before an interview cut to commercial has been shared over 2.1 million times on TikTok and X in the last 24 hours. The caption reads: "Gayle King finally says what everyone is thinking."
**Verdict: FAKE.**
**The Reality:** The audio in the viral clip is a deepfake. Our team analyzed the original CBS Mornings segment from Tuesday's broadcast, which featured King interviewing a police officer about community safety programs. The original audio clearly shows King saying, "All good, we’re back in just a moment." The lip-sync in the viral version is slightly off, and a forensic audio analysis reveals artifacts consistent with AI voice cloning.
**Context:** The rumor appears to be a targeted disinformation campaign designed to damage King's reputation ahead of her upcoming book tour. CBS has confirmed the clip is inauthentic and is seeking its removal. We rate this claim **FALSE.**