'No one is above the law': Trump shares AI video showing Obama being arrested; ex-president seen behind jail bars
In another jibe at the Democrats,
Donald Trump
on Sunday shared an AI-generated video that shows former US President
Barack Obama
being arrested by FBI agents inside the Oval Office.
Trump posted the video on his Truth Social platform and it quickly became viral.
The video was created using deepfake technology, which shows a highly realistic scene where Obama is handcuffed and taken away by agents while Donald Trump looks on, smiling.
The footage appears to have originated on TikTok and was later reshared by Trump without any direct commentary. The clip is captioned with the phrase: 'No one is above the law.'
In the beginning of the video, various prominent Democratic leaders, including former US President
Joe Biden
, say, 'No one is above the law.'
A clown version of the Pepe the Frog meme then appears on screen, honking its red nose, seemingly mocking their statements.
In the next segment, the video features Obama sitting near Trump before being detained. Later, he appears behind bars, wearing an orange prison jumpsuit. The video shows a made-up scene where Obama is shown getting arrested in a dramatic way.
The video sparked strong reactions on social media. Trump's supporters on Truth Social celebrated the post, while critics condemned it as misleading and provocative.
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