We Asked Trump's New AI Government Site About His Controversial Claims

The administration unveiled America.gov, an AI-driven chatbot, on Tuesday, promising to deliver information from official government sources on politically charged subjects such as the 2020 election, presidential term limits, and impeachment proceedings. Newsweek tested the system shortly after its launch, submitting 15 queries between 12:54 p.m. and 1:06 p.m. ET, covering election results, alleged election fraud, climate science, presidential salaries, impeachment history, criminal convictions, and Trump's eligibility for a third term.

The chatbot's responses, which Newsweek verified, cited government records, constitutional provisions, federal agencies, or other official sources. For instance, when asked about the 2020 election outcome, the system answered that "Joseph R. Biden Jr. won the 2020 U.S. presidential election," citing Electoral College results and linking to National Archives records and Federal Election Commission results.

Similarly, inquiries about electoral fraud, presidential salary eligibility, and climate change were answered with references to official government sources.

The bot also detailed the legal restrictions on Trump's ability to run for a third term, citing the 22nd Amendment which limits a president to two terms. It further explained the legal basis for this limitation, stating that Trump had already served two terms (in 2016 and 2024) and could not run again in 2028 without a constitutional amendment. The chatbot consistently attributed information to official sources and provided explanations for its answers, though it did not offer legal advice.