US President Donald Trump has sparked new controversy by posting AI-generated videos to his platform Truth Social, depicting the FBI who arrested former President Barack Obama in the White House.
The video begins with a manufactured clip of Obama declaring that “the president in particular is above the law,” and several political figures, including former President Joe Biden, say “no one is above the law.”
The manipulated footage shows Trump confronting Obama in an oval office, culminating in a scene in which Obama, wearing an orange prison jumpsuit, appears behind the bar. None of the events depicted in the video are genuine.
The deepfake video has been widely criticized, especially ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, for political analysts and civil rights groups warning about the risk of AI misuse in political propaganda.
Trump's camp has not issued any official comments, but critics say the video will transcend ethical boundaries and undermine democratic norms. Meanwhile, the supporters claim it is satirical.
Experts say the video could test the limitations of freedom of speech and false reporting laws, as it could potentially be legal scrutiny from federal agencies and media watchdogs.
