President Donald Trump dismissed a viral White House video showing items being tossed from a window as AI-generated, despite earlier White House statements suggesting it was real. The video, circulating since Monday, appears to show objects being thrown from the east side of the White House, but Trump insists the windows are sealed and too heavy to open. He blamed AI for creating fake videos and joked that if something bad happens, he might blame AI itself.
- Trump claims AI created the circulating video
- White House initially suggested the video was real
- Trump states White House windows are sealed shut
- Digital forensics find no signs of AI manipulation
- Trump jokes about blaming AI for bad events
- Michelle Obama once mentioned non-opening White House windows
The White House initially said a contractor was responsible for the video during maintenance when Trump was away. Later, the White House did not clarify the discrepancy. Trump argued the windows are bulletproof, sealed, and too heavy to open, dismissing the video’s claims. After viewing the footage, he again blamed AI, calling it both a tool and a threat. Digital forensics expert Hany Farid analyzed the video, noting no signs of AI manipulation, with consistent shadows and flags.
- White House initially confirmed the video was from maintenance work.
- Trump insists the windows cannot be opened, dismissing the video as fake.
- He blames AI for creating misleading videos, joking about future blame.
- Forensic analysis shows no signs of AI tampering, indicating the video may be real.
This incident underscores the growing impact of AI on misinformation and the importance of digital verification.
Further clarification from White House officials is needed to resolve the conflicting accounts. The episode raises concerns about AI’s role in political and public trust issues.
