Trump's Unnoticed Actions Amid Iran Strikes: Election Plots and AI Wars
While the world's eyes were fixed on the carnage unfolding in the Middle East following Donald Trump's historic strikes on Iran, a series of alarming developments from Trumpworld have slipped under the radar. These events, ranging from plots to seize control of elections to ethical battles over artificial intelligence, reveal a turbulent backdrop to the international crisis.
Election Interference Plots and Unhinged Rhetoric
As Trump's attacks on Iran dominated headlines, his allies were quietly crafting a plan to confect a "national emergency" to seize control of upcoming elections. A 17-page draft executive order, circulated among Trump's inner circle, falsely claims that China interfered in the 2020 election on behalf of Hunter Biden. This baseless assertion serves as a pretext to declare an emergency, enabling Trump to impose mandatory voter ID, ban postal voting, and force every U.S. voter to re-register with proof of citizenship for the November midterms.
Key figures linked to this draft include Michael Flynn, the former National Security Advisor who served jail time for lying to the FBI; Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder and election denier; and Patrick Byrne, the former Overstock CEO with ties to a Russian agent. When questioned about the plan, Trump responded evasively, saying, "Who told you that?" and denying knowledge, reminiscent of his initial disavowal of Project 2025, which now underpins his policy platform.
Trump's Controversial Claims and Shout-Outs
During a rally in Corpus Christi, Texas, Trump made startling statements, asserting he is "entitled" to another term due to alleged cheating in the 2020 election, despite losing fairly to Joe Biden. He also suggested that "loving America" should be a mandatory prerequisite for voting, a notion far removed from democratic principles. Adding to the controversy, Trump gave a shout-out to Congressman Tony Gonzales, who faces calls to resign over an alleged affair with an aide who later died after setting herself on fire, prompting boos from the crowd.
AI Ethics War at the Pentagon
While top officials planned the Iran attack, Pete Hegseth, the "Secretary of War," ignited a conflict between two major AI firms. Anthropic, makers of the Claude chatbot, refused to remove guardrails preventing its use in autonomous weapons or mass surveillance of Americans, leading Hegseth to threaten declaring them a supply chain risk. When Anthropic stood firm, Hegseth pivoted to a deal with OpenAI, which reportedly has no such ethical qualms. This move highlights a stark divide in AI ethics within the Pentagon.
Global Repercussions and Media Drama
As Iran vowed retaliation for the strikes, CNN's team in the UAE was forced to evacuate their Abu Dhabi studio to a bunker, with alarms blaring, underscoring the immediate dangers of the conflict. This moment of drama served as a stark reminder of the real-world consequences of Trump's actions, even as domestic plots and ethical debates simmered in the background.
In summary, while Trump's Iran strikes captured global attention, these underlying developments—from election manipulation plots to AI ethics wars—paint a picture of a presidency mired in controversy and unhinged moments, with far-reaching implications for democracy and national security.
