The Rise of AI Propaganda: How President Trump Weaponizes Deepfakes in Political Communication

Nov 06, 2025 05:03 pm CST

President Trump has pioneered a new era of political communication by systematically deploying AI-generated deepfakes on social media. From portraying himself as Superman and royalty to depicting political opponents in demeaning scenarios, Trump's administration has become the first to use artificial intelligence as a core propaganda strategy, raising concerns about misinformation and the blurring of reality in American politics.