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strikeAug 31, 2026

Trump Turns to Bombing Fantasy After Humiliating Reality Leaks

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Donald Trump has resorted to posting embarrassing AI-generated videos suggesting his war on Iran is going well after his own military leaders warned against expanding operations in the Middle East.

Source: Ewan Palmer — Read the full report

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  • Ewan PalmerBy Ewan Palmer

    Donald Trump has resorted to posting embarrassing AI-generated videos suggesting his war on Iran is going well after his own military leaders warned against expanding operations in the Middle East. The 80-year-old president posted two fake videos on Truth Social showing a militar…

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