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DNC account posts AI-generated audio of Trump Jr. endorsing arms for Russia
The official DNC rapid response account @factpostnews posted an AI-generated audio clip falsely attributed to Donald Trump Jr. claiming he supported sending weapons to Russia. The post circulated for hours reaching thousands of views before being deleted without explanation.
26 February 2025 · Democratic National Committee · Misinformation and synthetic media
An official DNC rapid response account @factpostnews posted an AI-generated audio clip falsely attributed to Donald Trump Jr. stating that the U.S. should have been sending weapons to Russia instead of supporting Ukraine.
The fabricated audio, which remained online for hours and accumulated approximately 23,000 views before deletion, was not accompanied by a retraction or apology when removed.
Reported impact
The fake audio circulated during ongoing Russia-Ukraine negotiations, potentially spreading misinformation about Trump Jr.'s views on U.S. military support.
Index analysis
An AI audio generation system was used to create synthetic speech impersonating a political figure without authorization.