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Iranian AI Video Portrays Trump as War-Hungry Pedophile

3/27/2026

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Iranian propagandists, led by the Explosive News Team, produced an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated LEGO video portraying U.S. President Donald Trump as war-hungry and a pedophile, gaining online traction.
The video reflects a broader trend of Iran using AI to target American audiences, contrasting with the U.S. government's propaganda.
Experts say Iran taps emotional themes through formats, while the Trump administration's propaganda relies on a shrinking base and video game culture.

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Story summary

Iranian propagandists, led by the Explosive News Team, produced an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated LEGO video portraying U.S. President Donald Trump as war-hungry and a pedophile, gaining online traction.
The video reflects a broader trend of Iran using AI to target American audiences, contrasting with the U.S. government's propaganda.
Experts say Iran taps emotional themes through formats, while the Trump administration's propaganda relies on a shrinking base and video game culture.