Fact-Check: Video of CDS Anil Chauhan Mocking Trump and the US Is Altered
How did we find out the truth?: We ran a keyword search, and we did not find any credible reports or videos of General Chauhan mocking Trump and the US system.
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We ran a reverse image search on the video and found an interview with General Chauhan on India Today from 18 April 2026, featuring the same visuals.
In the original clip, General Chauhan emphasises the importance of India preparing for the next phase of Operation Sindoor and that the armed forces must gear up for future challenges. He does not mention the US or President Trump.
Conclusion: The viral clip has been digitally altered, and General Anil Chauhan has made no such statements.
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