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White House Posts Cryptic Videos and Removes One Amid Speculation

Two short videos featuring cryptic audio and visuals were posted and one removed within 90 minutes, sparking speculation about intent or a possible hack.

  • On Wednesday night, The White House posted two mysterious videos to its official Instagram account, generating online buzz due to their unclear purpose.
  • One video, posted after 9 p.m. EST, showed a smartphone camera pointed at feet, while a second video at 10 a.m. EST displayed a black, staticky screen.
  • Conservative influencer Becky Weiss, who has more than 1 million followers on Instagram, commented "What is this," while another account with over 220,000 followers asked "Anonymous, is that you?"
  • White House officials removed the posts roughly 90 minutes later, and the administration did not respond to Newsweek's request for comment.
  • Online commenters theorized the accounts were hacked or an official was cryptically teasing something as the posts arrived during the ongoing war in Iran.
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