In a new controversy, US President Donald Trump has stirred social and political debate by posting an AI-generated video on his Truth Social platform, portraying Barack Obama being handcuffed and jailed. The video, designed using deepfake technology, opens with Obama stating, “No one is above the law,” followed by clips of Democratic leaders including Joe Biden repeating similar lines. It then dramatically shifts to show FBI agents arresting Obama inside the Oval Office. Moments later, he is depicted in an orange prison jumpsuit behind bars, while Trump is seen smirking in the background.
The video’s caption reiterates the same phrase: “No one is above the law.” Despite its artificial nature, the video has gone viral, receiving both support and sharp criticism online. Critics have labeled it "provocative" and a diversion tactic amid ongoing discussions around the Epstein investigation and other legal matters involving Trump allies.
This AI video comes on the heels of renewed claims by Trump's team, including Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, alleging that the Obama administration attempted to delegitimize Trump's 2016 victory. Gabbard referenced recently declassified documents that, according to her, show senior officials during Obama’s presidency politicized intelligence reports to link Trump’s win to Russian interference.
Calls for prosecution of Obama and other senior national security officials have grown louder in Trump-aligned circles, with Trump himself echoing these demands. The provocative video appears to capitalize on this renewed narrative, igniting debates across both political and digital landscapes.
Interestingly, just months ago in January, Trump and Obama were seen engaging in a rare friendly interaction at the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. Images of them smiling and talking sparked speculation about an unexpected thaw in their public rivalry, with Trump later commenting, They look like two people that like each other. And we probably do. This sudden shift from camaraderie to confrontation via AI-generated content highlights the evolving and unpredictable nature of the Trump-Obama dynamic as the 2026 political landscape begins to take shape.
