Fact check: Iran's AI-generated video of Trump fainting after midterms loss falsely shared as real
Democrats seized both chambers in the 2026 midterms, dealing Trump a major setback. Iran mocked his defeat with a viral AI-generated video of Trump fainting.
The Iranian Embassy in India posted an AI-generated video on social media, depicting former President Donald Trump appearing to faint after the 2026 midterm elections. The video, which showed Trump being carried away by Secret Service agents and then thrown into a dustbin labeled "hazardous waste," quickly spread online and was used as a thumbnail image by various social media pages to mislead viewers.
However, it was clear that the video was AI-generated and not a real recording of Trump. In response to the midterm election loss, Trump claimed he did not view the results as a "hit" on himself, emphasizing the economic progress made during his presidency. Trump also blamed the Republican candidates for failing to inspire voters to turn out and vote.
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