Pakistan-based propaganda accounts are circulating a video of U.S. President Donald Trump with false claims alleging that he stated eight Indian aircraft were shot down during the India–Pakistan tensions in May 2025.However, this claim is entirely fake and part of an ongoing Pakistani propaganda campaign against India. The truth is that President Trump never said Pakistan shot down Indian aircraft. He mentioned that eight planes were involved seven shot down and one badly damaged without specifying which side suffered the losses.
Many Propagandist accounts @TacticalTribun, @ZardSi, @Irves_Watch, and @Raad_Pak posted the clip, claiming:
“For the 1st time, Trump says 8 (Indian) jets were hit during Pak-India Clash in May, 8th jet was badly damaged. Pakistan also claimed to have destroyed 4th Rafale (8th plane).”
The misleading clip was circulated by @OSPSF, @MCIAZayyan, @iihtishamm, and @Baba_Thoka, all of which are known for spreading anti-India misinformation and manipulating international statements to promote false narratives.
Truth: Trump’s statement didn’t specify sides Pakistani propaganda falsely attributes Indian losses
As the false claim gained traction on social media, it drew our attention. The D-Intent Data Team conducted a detailed frame-by-frame investigation and keyword research to verify the source. Our findings led us to the official YouTube channel of The White House, which hosts the full speech titled “President Trump Delivers Remarks at the America Business Forum, Miami.”
According to The Economic Times report titled “‘Eight planes were shot down’: Trump repeats claim that India, Pakistan made peace after his threat to snap trade deals,” Trump did mention that eight planes were shot down, but he never said Pakistan shot down Indian jets. He was referencing the broader context of the India–Pakistan ceasefireand peace efforts, not specific battle outcomes.
His remarks were made while discussing India Pakistan ceasefire efforts, not as confirmation of any specific battle outcome. Each time Trump’s comments resurface online, Pakistani propaganda networks twist them to fit anti-India narratives. In conclusion, the viral video and its claims are entirely false and misleading.
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ANALYSIS: Propaganda
FACT: Pakistan-based accounts are circulating a video of U.S. President Donald Trump with false claims alleging that he stated eight Indian aircraft were shot down during the India-Pakistan tensions in May 2025. These claims are entirely fake (1/4) pic.twitter.com/dNxgln2LU1
Intent:
Propaganda accounts are circulating false and fabricated claims about the US president Donald Trump to set their narrative against India over the India-Pakistan tensions.
Conclusion:
Claim: Donald Trump said Pakistan shot down eight Indian jets in May 2025.
Fact: Trump never made such a statement; he mentioned eight planes but didn’t specify which side lost them. The viral claim is fabricated.
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