Published Sep 12, 2026, 2:33 PM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 1 source

Aaron Rupar's tweet initiated a viral misinformation campaign amplified by Iranian propaganda

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Aaron Rupar's tweet, deceptively framing Trump's 'small potatoes' comment regarding 18 American deaths in Iran, became 'patient zero' for a viral misinformation campaign that was amplified by other influencers and AI-generated content, culminating in its use by an Iranian government-affiliated account for propaganda.