It's Fake: Trump Accuses Iran of Using AI to Consistently Fool America’s 'No Credibility' Liberal Press

 

President Donald Trump recently accused Iran’s regime of using artificial intelligence to manufacture fake images and videos that supposedly show successful attacks on U.S. forces. According to him, the goal is simple: make Iran look stronger than it really is while spreading confusion through media channels.

In a lengthy post Sunday evening, Trump argued that Iran has a long history of manipulating media narratives. He said the regime might not be very effective on the battlefield, but it has become very skilled at pushing propaganda and feeding misleading information to news outlets that are willing to run with it.

One example he pointed to involved claims circulating in some media reports suggesting that five U.S. aircraft had been destroyed at an airport in Saudi Arabia. Trump rejected that story outright. He said those refueling planes are still operational, with only one temporarily out of service and expected to return to the air soon.

Trump also said Iran is now using AI-generated imagery as another tool in its propaganda playbook. According to him, some of the dramatic footage circulating online including so-called “kamikaze boats” attacking ships simply doesn’t reflect reality. He argued those visuals are designed to look intimidating and dramatic but are essentially fabricated content meant to exaggerate Iran’s military capabilities.

Another claim he pushed back against involved rumors that the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln had been attacked or was burning at sea. Trump said that never happened and insisted the ship wasn’t even targeted. In his view, those images showing fires on American ships or buildings are examples of AI-generated misinformation being spread online.

Trump didn’t stop at criticizing Iran. He also took aim at segments of the American media, arguing that some outlets repeat these claims without properly verifying them. In his view, certain journalists are more interested in damaging his administration than in carefully checking the facts.

From a broader perspective, this highlights a growing concern many conservatives have about modern information warfare. Technology like artificial intelligence can now create convincing images and videos that spread quickly across social media. That makes it easier for hostile governments to shape narratives, especially if media outlets rush to publish dramatic stories before confirming the details.

Trump also praised FCC Chairman Brendan Carr for warning media organizations about spreading inaccurate information. Supporters see that as a step toward holding major outlets accountable when they circulate stories that later turn out to be false.

At the end of the day, the situation reflects a larger challenge in today’s media environment. When propaganda, AI technology, and political bias all mix together, it becomes harder for the public to separate fact from fiction. And that’s exactly the kind of confusion adversarial governments would like to create.