Trump Action Archive

Supporting reports

• WIRED published investigation of AI-generated "Emily Hart" influencer operation — On April 23, 2026, WIRED magazine published an investigation by reporter EJ Dickson exposing "Emily Hart," a fake Instagram influencer account operated by a 22-year-old medical student in northern India using the pseudonym "Sam." The account presented itself as a registered nurse and posted AI-generated lifestyle imagery with pro-MAGA political messaging. The creator used Google's Gemini AI tool, which reportedly identified the conservative audience as a "cheat code" for monetization. The account generated millions of views and thousands of dollars monthly before removal.
• AI-generated fake social-media personas used to spread disinformation and generate revenue — A 22-year-old medical student in India used Google's Gemini to create fake AI-generated social-media personas targeting MAGA audiences, including "Emily Hart," a fake nurse who accumulated 10,000 followers and millions of views before being banned by Instagram in February for fraud. A second fake persona, "Jessica Foster," an AI-generated Army soldier and Trump supporter, reached one million followers in four months before removal. The creator generated backstories, imagery, and daily rage-bait content, earning thousands in merchandise and subscription revenue. When the creator attempted a liberal version of the same tactic, it failed, suggesting differential vulnerability to AI disinformation by political audience.
• Facebook removes AI-generated influencer page
• Instagram bans AI-generated pro-MAGA influencer account
• TikTok network spreads AI-generated Iranian military propaganda

Supporting reports

• 71 veterans and military family members arrested in Capitol building protest against Iran war — On Monday, April 20, 71 veterans and military family members were arrested inside the Cannon House Office Building rotunda after entering to protest U.S. military action in Iran. They carried red tulips for Iranian civilians killed in the conflict, held banners reading "End the War on Iran," conducted a flag-folding ceremony for American service members, and demanded a meeting with the Speaker. When ordered to leave, they refused and were zip-tied and escorted out by Capitol Police. The action followed a House vote on a war-powers resolution that failed 213–214 four days earlier.
• Veterans and military families arrested in Capitol rotunda during anti-war protest — On April 20, more than 60 veterans and military family members were arrested inside the Cannon House Office Building rotunda after entering peacefully to protest U.S. military action in Iran. The group, organized by 50501 Veterans, Common Defense, About Face, Veterans For Peace, Military Families Speak Out, and the Center on Conscience & War, carried red tulips for Iranian casualties and held a flag-folding ceremony for American service members. They unfurled banners reading "End the War on Iran," demanded a meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson, and refused to leave when ordered. A total of 71 people were arrested. The action followed Congress's failure to pass war-powers resolutions on April 16 (House) and April 15 (Senate) that would have required presidential authorization for continued military operations.