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Trump’s second-term playbook: Fake news, AI and attacks on his critics
Donald Trump has repeatedly accused the media of spreading “fake news”, while making false or misleading claims himself during his second term. The article examines how he has used social media and AI-generated content to attack political opponents, promote political narratives and portray himself in flattering or provocative ways.
A Reuters review found Trump mentioned former president Joe Biden about 900 times between returning to office and September 2026. His targets have also included Barack and Michelle Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Gavin Newsom, Giorgia Meloni and Pope Leo. Examples include a racist AI-generated video depicting the Obamas as apes, an edited image of Meloni, and posts portraying Trump as a king, Superman, the Pope or a doctor; he has also repeated unsupported claims about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio.
In short
- Trump attacks critics while accusing media of “fake news”.
- AI images have targeted rivals and glorified the president.
- A Reuters review counted about 900 mentions of Joe Biden.
Explained simply
Donald Trump is a former US president who returned to the White House for a second term in 2025. The president has a large public platform, and his posts can shape political debate and draw attention to people and issues.
“Fake news” is a phrase Trump often uses to dismiss reporting he disputes. Social media also allows political figures and their supporters to share edited or AI-generated images and videos, which can be mistaken for real depictions or spread claims without clear evidence.
The figures named in this story include US politicians from both parties, Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni and Pope Leo. How political leaders use online posts matters because it can affect public understanding, reputations and trust in news and institutions.