On December 4, former President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform, claiming that the Lincoln Project, a political action committee opposing him, is using artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate negative footage in their attack ads. Trump accused the Lincoln Project of employing AI to make him appear as “bad and pathetic” as Joe Biden. He called on Fox News to refrain from airing these ads, asserting that CNN and MSNBC avoid negative ads against Biden or Democrats.
No evidence currently supports Trump’s claim of AI manipulation in the Lincoln Project’s ads. Critics suggest it is an attempt to discredit anti-Trump ads. The Lincoln Project has gained attention for its sharp ads targeting Trump and his allies. Trump’s accusation of AI use allows him to dismiss the criticism without addressing the substance of the attacks. Trump has a history of accusing media manipulation and unfair coverage, and this claim follows that pattern without concrete proof of AI involvement.
