Trump’s AI Video of Obama Sparks Outrage

On Monday, US President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Barack Obama by sharing an AI-generated video that depicts the former President being arrested by the FBI in the Oval Office. The video, posted on Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, begins with a fabricated clip of Obama stating, “especially the President is above the law.” This is followed by various US politicians asserting that “no one is above the law.” The video then transitions to an AI-generated scene showing Obama being handcuffed by FBI agents in the office he once occupied. Trump is seen smiling during this fictional arrest.

Criticism Over Lack of Disclaimer

The video concludes with an image of Obama in a jail cell, wearing an orange prison jumpsuit. Notably, Trump did not include a disclaimer indicating that the video was fictional, a decision that has drawn significant criticism. Critics have labeled this move as “deeply irresponsible,” arguing that it could mislead viewers into believing the events depicted are real.

Context of Recent Accusations

This controversial post comes in the wake of Trump’s recent accusations against Obama, alleging involvement in “high-level election fraud.” These claims have been part of a broader narrative pushed by Trump and his allies regarding alleged misconduct by former Obama administration officials.

Intelligence Community’s Response

Last week, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard claimed to have “striking” evidence suggesting that former Obama officials manufactured the Trump-Russia collusion theory post-2016 election to undermine Trump’s presidency. She has called for a trial to address these allegations. However, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) released a comprehensive document stating that before the November 2016 election, the Intelligence Community consistently assessed that Russia was likely not attempting to influence the election through cyber means. The document also noted that a draft of the President’s daily brief from December 8, 2016, indicated that Russia did not impact US election results through malicious cyber activities.