Former President Donald Trump is often associated with unusual conspiracy theories and social media commentary but his recent post drew particular attention due to its oddity. On Saturday night, he shared a video on Truth Social that featured a fabricated segment of Fox News with Lara Trump discussing a supposed White House initiative to launch the world’s first MedBed hospital along with a national card system for MedBeds—both of which do not exist in reality. Fox News confirmed to Technology News that this segment was never broadcast on their channels.
The post lacked context or any explanatory text, further complicating the situation. It appears that the video was generated entirely through AI, even featuring a portrayal of Trump discussing the initiative from the Oval Office, where his flow of speech appears unusually consistent, hinting at the artificial nature of the content.
MedBeds are a fictional concept popular among conspiracy theorists, claimed to have the ability to treat ailments ranging from asthma to limb regeneration and even cancer cures. The allure of a single device that could remedy numerous health issues has led to some individuals believing in their existence and suggesting that powerful pharmaceutical companies are withholding such technology from the public.
Many followers of Trump commented on the post, recognizing the AI-generated aspect of the video but still interpreting it as a validation of the MedBed concept. The motivations behind Trump’s decision to share the clip remain unclear as he often releases posts without follow-up explanations. With the video now taken down, it seems the White House may aim to move past this incident without further acknowledgment.
Updated September 28th: Comment from Fox News added.
