Since the 2020s, American political figures have increasingly used generative AI to attack opponents, create misleading narratives, and inflame emotions, drawing criticism from across the political spectrum. Notable early examples include the Republican National Committee's fully AI-generated attack ad in April 2023 and a 2024 AI robocall mimicking Joe Biden's voice to suppress voter turnout. President Donald Trump has been a major proponent, posting inflammatory AI content on Truth Social, such as the September 2025 "Chipocalypse Now" image showing Chicago in flames and a February 2026 video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. Other cases involve Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 2025 commission citing fabricated AI-generated references, Gavin Newsom using AI images to criticize Trump, and AI slop videos of "welfare queens" circulated during the 2025 government shutdown. Misinformation experts warn this erodes public trust in truth, though the White House dismisses concerns, with deputies stating "the memes will continue."