Donald Trump Shares Fake AI-Generated Video Promoting Fictional Medical Technology in Bogus Fox News Segment
By Albert Burneko | September 28, 2025
In a bizarre turn of events that highlights the growing complexity and risks of misinformation in the digital age, former President Donald Trump recently posted a fabricated video on his Truth Social account depicting himself endorsing a nonexistent medical device in a fake Fox News segment. The technology featured, known as the “med bed,” has long been the subject of fringe conspiracy theories largely circulating among QAnon-adjacent groups and far-right internet communities.
The Video and Its Origins
The video, apparently created using artificial intelligence (AI), presents a fabricated news clip styled to resemble a legitimate Fox News broadcast. In it, Trump promotes the “med bed” technology, a fictional supposed medical innovation hailed by some conspiracists as a miraculous cure-all capable of healing a range of ailments. Despite its slick presentation, the segment, the product being advertised, and the network’s involvement are entirely false.
What Are "Med Beds"?
“Med beds” remain a myth within conspiracy circles, not grounded in any verified scientific or medical research. They are often described as futuristic devices capable of regenerating tissue or curing diseases instantly—concepts far beyond the reach of current technology and medical consensus. The idea has found traction among certain far-right online communities that embrace conspiratorial health claims and distrust mainstream science and media outlets.
The Swiss Cheese Metaphor: An Unexpected Analogy
In tackling the story’s layers and the author’s own proximity to the story, Albert Burneko offers an unconventional metaphor drawn from the “Swiss Cheese Effect.” Originally used to explain system vulnerabilities, the effect describes how multiple layers of defense each have holes, but unless those holes align perfectly, threats cannot penetrate all defenses simultaneously.
Burneko contrasts this with a situation where a highly improbable series of events align perfectly, like a stray rocket-propelled grenade passing harmlessly through a building due to open windows, strategic movements of people inside, and the peculiarly timed spin of an industrial fan clearing its path. This metaphor aims to illustrate how the unusual circumstances of this story—Trump posting the video, its AI-generated nature, and its bizarre content—could slip past many people’s usual filters against misinformation, capturing attention unexpectedly.
Candid Reflections on Ignorance and Attention
Burneko candidly shares his own limited engagement with the incident—he doesn’t use Truth Social, avoids Trump-related media, generally steers clear of right-wing conspiracy theories, and almost never watches videos featuring Trump. An hour away from home, occupied with personal commitments, he almost missed the news entirely until a random Slack notification brought the story to his attention.
Why This Matters
The incident underscores several key challenges in today’s information ecosystem:
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AI-Generated Misinformation: As AI technology becomes more accessible and sophisticated, the potential for creating highly convincing fake videos and audio clips escalates, complicating efforts to discern truth.
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Social Media Amplification: Platforms like Truth Social serve as echo chambers for certain ideological groups, facilitating rapid spread of conspiratorial and false content.
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Public Vulnerability: Fringe medical claims can undermine public trust in legitimate health information, particularly at a time when accurate public health communication remains vital.
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Media Literacy Challenges: The blurring lines between authentic news segments and AI-fabricated clips test the public’s ability to critically assess media sources.
The Aftermath and What’s Next
While this latest video appears to be an isolated incident, it contributes to an escalating trend of manipulated media deliberately deployed to misinform or manipulate public perception. The use of a figure as prominent and polarizing as Donald Trump amplifies the potential impact of such fabrications.
For now, responsible media outlets, fact-checkers, and platforms will need to maintain vigilance in identifying and addressing AI-generated deepfakes and fabricated content to protect public discourse. Individuals are encouraged to approach sensational claims—especially those involving unverifiable medical technology—with skepticism and to seek information from credible, science-based sources.
About the Author
Albert Burneko is an assignment editor at Defector. Known for his sharp wit and thoughtful insights, Burneko frequently explores intersections of media, politics, and culture through a critical lens.
This article originally appeared on Defector and is republished here for wider online readership.
Related Reads:
- Understanding AI-Generated Deepfakes and Their Impact
- What Are “Med Beds”? Debunking a Fringe Medical Myth
- Navigating Truth in the Age of Social Media Conspiracies
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