Trump Unloads On ‘Corrupt Media Outlets’ That Parrot Iranian Misinformation
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By Drew Berkemeyer
Published on March 16, 2026.
President Donald Trump has accused Iran of using artificial intelligence (AI) to create false information during the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, using it to fuel its propaganda campaign. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Iranian media outlets of using AI-generated content and propaganda distributed through sympathetic media outlets and social media accounts. He also criticised images circulating online claiming that the U.S. Navy's aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln was set ablaze, calling it "FAKE NEWS" and "fake news". The president suggested that American media outlets that knowingly amplify false propaganda during wartime should face serious consequences. His comments come as analysts warn that AI propaganda has become a major feature of the information war surrounding the conflict. Some social media platforms have begun responding to the surge in misinformation, with some users potentially being suspended from the platform's revenue-sharing program if they post AI content related to armed conflicts without disclosure.
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