Fact check: Why does Donald Trump keep sharing AI fakes? DW 07/24/2025
Briefly

Trump posted an AI-generated video on his Truth Social platform showing former President Barack Obama being arrested, incorporating authentic clips of Obama proclaiming that 'no one is above the law.' The AI footage presents a misleading narrative of Obama in handcuffs alongside Trump. This follows a pattern of Trump sharing various sensationalist AI content, including past fake images. His earlier proposals, such as transforming Gaza into the 'Riviera of the Middle East,' have faced international backlash, being labeled as violations of human rights and law.
The video posted by Trump shows Barack Obama being arrested, but it is entirely AI-generated despite misleading initial impressions. The video uses authentic clips to set a context.
Trump’s use of AI-generated content raises questions about misinformation and manipulation, particularly considering the video’s surreal depiction of Obama's arrest and the broader implications of such representations.
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