Fact check: Why does trump say, "I wish i was acativated last week?"

1. Summary of the results

The original question misquotes Trump's actual statement. According to multiple sources, Trump said "I did get activated last week" ^{[1] [2]}, not "I wish I was activated." This statement was made during a cabinet meeting while discussing Elon Musk and Tesla ^[1]. The context suggests this wasn't about literal "activation" but rather expressed support for Musk's initiatives ^[1].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements were missing from the original question:

• The statement was made in relation to discussions about Tesla and Elon Musk ^{[1] [2]}
• Trump had recently announced a new tariff plan on April 2, 2025, which he called "Liberation Day" ^[3]
• There's ongoing discussion about Trump's trade policies aimed at protecting American workers and addressing trade imbalances ^[4]
• The statement has sparked discussions about potential Russian connections, including claims from a former Soviet intelligence officer about Trump being recruited by the KGB in 1987 under the codename "Krasnov" ^[1]
• There are active AI bot networks supporting Trump on social media ^[5]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

Several competing narratives benefit different groups:

• Pro-Trump Media: Benefits from portraying the statement as casual business discussion about Tesla and Musk ^[1]
• Opposition Groups: Benefit from connecting the statement to conspiracy theories about Russian influence ^[1]
• Tech Industry: Benefits from associating Trump's statement with AI and tech initiatives, as evidenced by discussions about the Stargate AI initiative ^[6]

The original question's misquote ("I wish" vs. "I did") significantly changes the implications of the statement and could lead to misinterpretation of Trump's intended meaning ^{[1] [2]}. While speculation exists about Russian connections, no definitive proof has been provided ^[2].