Donald Trump Posts Bizarre AI-Generated Video About MedBeds

Terrence O'Brien is the weekend editor at The Verge, bringing over 18 years of journalistic experience, including a decade as managing editor at Engadget. Recently, former President Donald Trump stirred confusion with an unusual social media post that has caught widespread attention.

On Saturday night, Trump shared—and later deleted—a clip on Truth Social showing a fabricated Fox News segment featuring Lara Trump discussing the White House's announcement of the world's first MedBed hospital and a nationwide MedBed card system. Both of these are entirely fictional concepts, and Fox News confirmed to The Verge that such a segment never aired on their channels.

The misleading video appears to be entirely AI-generated, including a convincing portrayal of Trump himself speaking about the supposed program inside the Oval Office. Notably, Trump's speech remains overly scripted, a tell-tale sign of AI fabrication.

What Are MedBeds?

MedBeds are a popular subject among conspiracy communities, often depicted as miraculous medical devices capable of curing a range of ailments—from asthma and cancer to regenerating missing limbs. Highly appealing to those craving quick fixes, the notion has gained traction among believers convinced that powerful entities like Big Pharma are suppressing these devices to maintain control.

Public Reactions

While many of Trump's followers recognized the video as AI-produced, some still interpreted it as confirmation of MedBeds' existence. The motives behind Trump's decision to post this content remain uncertain; he often shares information without providing context or clarification. After removing the video, the White House is likely to dismiss the incident as a mistake or a misunderstanding.

Updated September 28: The Verge obtained a comment from Fox News affirming the segment never aired.

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