BREAKING: Trump AI Executive Order Sparks Chaos as White House Denies Rumor of Crypto Integration with Federal Data Systems
A viral rumor circulating on social media claims that a new Trump AI executive order signed late Tuesday authorizes the integration of cryptocurrency wallets into federal databases, allowing AI to track and tax digital transactions in real time. The story, shared over 50,000 times on X and Telegram, alleges the order creates a "Digital Asset Surveillance Unit" within the Treasury. However, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has confirmed the rumor is false, stating the actual executive order focuses solely on advancing AI research and job training, with no mention of crypto or new tracking systems. Fact-checkers note the fabricated document appears to be a deepfake of an official memorandum, complete with fake signatures and altered dates. No such crypto provision exists in any current or pending Trump administration orders. The real order, signed last week, prioritizes "AI development for national security and economic competitiveness," limiting surveillance to threat detection only. Stay vigilant: check official government sites like whitehouse.gov for unedited texts.