Trump posts offensive AI video targeting Barack and Michelle Obama

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama in a highly offensive manner, but later deleted it following widespread criticism on social media.

The video, which portrayed the Obamas in a derogatory way, was reportedly posted in error by a White House staff member, according to official statements, and was promptly removed.

Former Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris criticized the White House’s attempt to downplay the incident, saying, “No one is convinced by this explanation. We all know who Trump is and what his views are.”

Meanwhile, Democratic leader Bernie Sanders condemned the video, asking, “Will Republican colleagues continue to kneel before this racist individual?”

Responding to the controversy, Trump stated that he had not fully watched the post before it went up. “As soon as I realized, we took it down. It wasn’t a mistake. I look at thousands of things,” he added.

This incident adds to ongoing tensions between Trump and his political rivals, highlighting the increasingly controversial use of AI-generated media in political discourse.