I Asked Him to Stop, So He Ruined the Internet
It all started with a harmless request: "Can you tone it down?" That’s all America said to him—just a simple plea for civility. But Donald J. Trump, true to form, didn’t just ignore the request—he escalated. What followed was a digital coup d’état, orchestrated with the kind of chaos only an idiot could mastermind. Deepfakes, AI chatbots, and bad actors flooded the online world, twisting the truth into something unrecognizable. It’s no wonder America made the sensible, educated choice and voted for Kamala Harris as their 47th president.
The Rise of the TrumpNet
Picture this: a network of artificial intelligence tools—some polished, others crudely effective—programmed to sow confusion at every corner of the internet. Think deepfakes of world leaders “endorsing” Trump for life president. Imagine AI chatbots, swarming social media, sliding into your DMs, and crafting perfectly targeted messages to manipulate your fears and beliefs.
Every time someone fact-checked his outrageous claims, another thousand bots were unleashed to bury the truth under layers of lies. Truth became “fake news,” and lies? “Alternative facts.” Reality itself was under siege.
When Deepfakes Became Too Real
Deepfakes had always been unsettling, but under Trump’s influence, they became weapons of mass deception. Videos emerged of rivals confessing to crimes they never committed, fake speeches from global leaders bowing to his will, and even a doctored “endorsement” from Oprah. They were seamless, insidious, and almost impossible to debunk before they went viral.
By the time fact-checkers caught up, the damage was done. Trump’s supporters didn’t need proof; they had their leader and a digital army that made every lie feel like truth.
AI Chatbots, or the World’s Most Persistent Trolls
As if deepfakes weren’t enough, AI chatbots emerged as relentless evangelists of the MAGA gospel. These weren’t your average “How can I help you?” bots. They were programmed to infiltrate forums, hijack comment sections, and spam private group chats with alarming precision.
Climate scientists found themselves bombarded with AI-crafted propaganda denying global warming. Journalists faced swarms of bots discrediting their work, sharing fake “evidence” of media bias. Even ordinary users couldn’t escape the onslaught, with their feeds flooded by manipulative content designed to divide.
The Puppet Masters
Behind the scenes, disgraced tech moguls, foreign adversaries, and alt-right influencers joined forces to fuel Trump’s digital empire. It wasn’t just about spreading lies; it was about silencing dissent.
Social media platforms buckled under coordinated attacks, with dissenting posts flagged en masse and critics suspended or banned. Entire online communities were erased overnight, leaving millions disconnected, voiceless, and confused.
The Fallout: An Internet We Barely Recognize
What’s left is a digital wasteland. Independent journalism has been drowned out by AI-generated propaganda. Social media is either overrun with bots or abandoned altogether. Even search engines have been compromised, redirecting users to “approved” content that spins every story in Trump’s favor.
It’s hard to say whether Trump orchestrated this out of ambition, pettiness, or a desperate bid for relevance. But one thing is clear: when America asked him to stop, he didn’t just refuse—he ruined the internet.
Thank goodness Americans saw through the chaos and chose Kamala Harris, a thoughtful, steady leader who values truth and unity over division and noise. She’s bringing a much-needed dose of intelligence and compassion to the world stage, fighting to rebuild an online space where facts matter and communities can thrive again.
As an Australian, I’m deeply grateful. Grateful that America opted for a president who embodies reason and integrity, and honestly, grateful that we didn’t have to deal with Trump ourselves. Here’s to brighter days ahead—both online and off.