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AI-generated George Washington run by conservative PragerU is featured on Trump’s ‘Freedom Truck’ as it tours US
Mobile museums from controversial right-wing group feature AI-generated depictions of American historical figures
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The Daily Caller
· Jul 2, 2026
‘Read Some Fairy Smut’: Dem Who Offered Advice On How To Cope With Trump Running For Congress In Nebraska
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· Jun 29, 2026
Secret Anti-Trump Message Spotted at His Empty State Fair
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Twitchy
· Jul 5, 2026
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