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