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Vance says Trump likes to 'switch it up' by posting AI video of Kharg Island bombing
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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Vice President JD Vance commented on President Trump's use of AI-generated video depicting a stylized attack on Iran's Kharg Island, signalling a provocative message to Iran via social media. Vance also addressed data center controversies, emphasising that companies should generate their own electricity and contribute power back to local grids in alignment with administration policies.
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You should expect social media to become a frontline for military signalling from Trump and his administration, raising risks around misinformation and geopolitical escalation. Data centres now face tighter energy rules demanding self-sufficient power generation to ease local utility burdens.
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