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Trump says video showing items thrown from White House is AI after his team indicates it’s real

The White House confirmed a contractor disposed of items from a second-floor window during President Trump's absence, amid viral video claims and widespread social media speculation.

  • A video showing a dark object thrown from a White House window went viral, leading to conspiracy theories and online speculation about the incident's nature and context.
  • President Donald Trump initially claimed the video was fake and 'probably AI-generated,' citing that the White House windows are sealed and bulletproof, contradicting a White House official who confirmed that a contractor was performing maintenance and that the window was opened.
  • The video reached over 2.6 million views, prompting speculation about the president's health and marital issues, while Trump asserted that the incident was misrepresented and denied any wrongdoing related to ongoing legal matters.
  • Officials maintained that the video was real, suggesting inconsistencies in messaging between the President and White House spokespersons regarding the incident.
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A video clip showing how a mysterious object is thrown into the window of the White House has become viral and has generated a number of conspiracy theories. Officials explained that it was about maintenance work, but Donald Trump opposed the version, claiming that the windows are sealed and cannot be opened, writes The Independent.

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A White House official said the object was thrown out the window by "a contractor performing routine maintenance while the president was away."

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Financial Express broke the news in Uttar Pradesh, India on Monday, September 1, 2025.
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