Donald Trump reposted a fake, AI-generated video on his Truth Social platform that depicted former President Obama being arrested by FBI agents in the Oval Office and subsequently shown in an orange jumpsuit behind bars .
The video, shared on Sunday, July 21, 2025, has drawn significant criticism for being “deeply irresponsible” and reignited concerns about the spread of fake news, especially when amplified by public figures .
The video begins with a montage of Democratic politicians asserting that “no one is above the law” and concludes with Obama in jail .
Some critics suggest Trump’s sharing of the video might be a distraction tactic amidst controversies surrounding the resurfacing of the Epstein files .
The video did not include a disclaimer indicating it was AI-generated .
