resident Donald Trump has dismissed a viral video showing objects being thrown from a second-floor window of the White House as “probably AI-generated.” The footage, which circulated widely on social media, depicted a black bag and a long white item being tossed from the building’s east side. Initially, a White House official confirmed the video’s authenticity, attributing the incident to routine maintenance by a contractor while the president was away. AP News
However, during a press conference, President Trump contradicted this explanation, stating that the White House windows are sealed, bulletproof, and weigh approximately 600 pounds, making it impossible to open them. He further suggested that the video was fabricated using artificial intelligence. AP News
Digital forensics expert Hany Farid analyzed the footage and found no signs of AI manipulation, noting the consistency of shadows, object motion, and flags’ movement—hallmarks of genuine video footage. AP News
The conflicting statements from the White House and the president have raised questions about the authenticity of the video and the administration’s communication. As of now, the identity of the person throwing the objects remains unknown, and the White House has not provided further clarification.
