Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok labels Trump as ‘most notorious’ criminal amid DC crime debate

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok labeled Donald Trump as the most notorious criminal in Washington, D.C., citing his 34 felony convictions.

Published on: Aug 12, 2025, 20:22:11 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has posted a series of statements on the billionaire's social network X labeling President Donald Trump as “the most notorious criminal” in Washington, D.C.

Trump declared on Monday that crime in DC is “out of control” and revealed his plans to federalize the city's police force and deploy National Guard troops to the streets. (AFP FILE)

When users asked the chatbot about crime in the US capital on Sunday and Monday, Grok constantly asserted that Trump was the most notorious perp in the city due to his 34 felony convictions for manipulating company documents in New York.

In contrast to the data, Trump declared on Monday that crime in DC is “out of control” and revealed his plans to federalize the city's police force and deploy National Guard troops to the streets.

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Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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