A peculiar incident involving a black bag reportedly thrown from the White House has sparked confusion, with President Donald Trump dismissing claims of its authenticity.
On Labor Day, a video surfaced showing what appeared to be a dark object being discarded from a second-floor window of the presidential residence. The footage, initially shared on Instagram by the account washingtonianprobs, drew attention after being highlighted by Fox News reporter Peter Doocy to the president.
Trump addressed the matter during an appearance, asserting that the video was likely generated by artificial intelligence. “That’s probably AI-generated,” he stated, emphasizing his familiarity with the White House’s window configurations. “They’re sealed, and each weighs about 600 pounds.” He reiterated his skepticism after reviewing the clip, calling attention to the growing prevalence of fabricated content.
The president also humorously noted the potential for misinformation, quipping, “If something happens, really bad, just blame AI.” His remarks underscored broader concerns about the impact of digital manipulation on public perception.
The incident remains unverified, with no official explanation provided by White House officials.