Republican Appears to Publish AI Prompt Saying Trump Is 'Not Popular'
The now removed note on the website appeared to give a brutal assessment of the president.
Republican candidate Eric Pratt for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District removed a statement on his website indicating that President Trump is unpopular and that campaign messaging should focus on local issues. The line, part of a "Pratt Playbook" section, suggested a potential AI-generated blunder as it was removed after being circulated online.
The text's removal has been seen by over 530,000 people on X, with many speculating it signals a move away from Trump. However, there is no evidence of Trump publicly endorsing Pratt. Meanwhile, Republicans have increasingly distanced themselves from Trump in campaign materials, as seen in a 1% ad mention rate in recent spending.
Despite Trump's efforts to rally support, his approval ratings are at record lows, particularly on issues like Iran, the economy, and international trade. In Minnesota, where Pratt is running, a survey found 37% approval and 62% disapproval of Trump's job performance. Republicans across the country are reportedly distancing themselves from Trump, with Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid stating that candidates cannot downplay Trump quickly enough.
Currently, the 2nd Congressional District is rated as Likely Democratic, with former Democratic state senator Matt Little leading Eric Pratt by 52% to 40% in recent polling.
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