Former US President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy by circulating a doctored video purporting to show Chinese military forces attacking Bangkok. The clip, widely dismissed as AI-generated propaganda, was shared on Trump's Truth Social platform without context or verification.
Questionable Content Goes Viral
The 41-second footage depicts what appears to be Chinese fighter jets bombing landmarks in Thailand's capital, complete with dramatic explosions and panic scenes. Digital forensics experts quickly identified multiple inconsistencies confirming the video's artificial origins.
Experts Debunk Footage
"This bears all the hallmarks of AI-generated content," explained Dr. Emily Chen, a disinformation researcher at Oxford University. "The physics of the explosions are wrong, building shadows don't match light sources, and there are telltale artifacts in the aircraft movements."
Geopolitical Tensions Amplified
Trump's decision to share the clip comes amid heightened US-China tensions. Analysts suggest the former president may be testing campaign messages ahead of a potential 2024 White House bid. The Thai government has not officially commented, though diplomatic sources describe the incident as "unhelpful."
Pattern of Misinformation
This incident follows Trump's history of sharing unverified content, including:
- COVID-19 treatment misinformation
- 2020 election fraud claims
- Various conspiracy theories about political opponents
Social media platforms face renewed scrutiny over their ability to prevent the spread of such manipulated media, particularly when shared by high-profile figures.
