Report claims Trump faces most deepfake threats among US politicians

A new report identifies Donald Trump as the most deepfaked US politician, accounting for over half of all cases. Three political figures, including Trump, are said to drive 74% of deepfake threats. The findings come amid rising deepfake use ahead of the US midterms.

A report released on April 30 claims that Donald Trump is the most frequently targeted US politician by deepfakes, with over half of all recorded cases involving him. The analysis highlights that deepfake usage is increasing ahead of the upcoming US midterms, posing potential risks to political discourse and security.

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U.S. voters expressing distrust in Trump administration's cryptocurrency oversight per CoinDesk poll, illustrated with poll graphic and symbolic crypto elements.
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CoinDesk poll shows U.S. voters distrust Trump administration on crypto oversight

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A new CoinDesk survey reveals that 62% of U.S. voters do not trust President Donald Trump's administration to oversee the cryptocurrency sector. The poll, conducted last week among 1,000 registered voters, also highlights widespread opposition to government officials holding personal stakes in crypto. Findings underscore low public enthusiasm for digital assets ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Conversations about deepfake as a service have risen sharply on the dark web. Experts warn this could drive more fake boss scams. Businesses are advised to prepare accordingly.

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Der brasilianische Generalstaatsanwalt Paulo Gonet erklärte, dass die PGR Deepfakes und die Einmischung krimineller Gruppierungen bei den Wahlen 2026 als Priorität behandeln und bei Unregelmäßigkeiten sofort eingreifen werde.

Die Vereinigten Staaten haben aus Gründen der nationalen Sicherheit den Zugang zu den leistungsfähigsten Modellen von Anthropic für ausländische Staatsangehörige eingeschränkt. Dieser Schritt hat bei den Kandidaten für die französische Präsidentschaftswahl 2027 einhellige Kritik hervorgerufen.

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Trent Schneider, a 58-year-old resident of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, was found guilty by a federal jury of making true threats against President Donald Trump. The conviction followed a three-day trial in U.S. District Court in Chicago. Schneider had posted numerous social media videos and messages vowing to kill the president.

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