A video statement by President Donald Trump following the assassination of Charlie Kirk has gone viral — and some viewers believe it might not be real.
Viral Speculation Over Trump’s Address
The video, posted by the White House on Thursday morning, has already been viewed more than 3.4 million times.
In it, Trump addresses the nation from the Oval Office, condemning Kirk’s killing and pledging action.
But on social media, questions are being raised about whether the footage is authentic or generated with artificial intelligence.
One X user, @MattBinder, claimed: “His body and hands barely move for the entire video. Also…they missed this weird glitch… what’s going on here."
Others echoed the theory, suggesting the clip “looks very much like an AI avatar of Trump delivering an official message.”
AI Debate Erupts Online
The suspicions spread rapidly across AI-focused WhatsApp groups, where users debated whether the footage was artificially generated or simply the result of video-editing techniques.
Some argued that the clip might be genuine but spliced together using a morph transition — a common editing trick used to merge separate takes seamlessly.
Still, doubts remain. Another X user wrote: “The Trump video was at least partially AI. Has anyone seen him since Charlie Kirk’s shooting? The suspect is still at large. How deep does this go?"
Trump’s Strongly Worded Condemnation
Despite the speculation, Trump’s message itself was direct and emotional.
“This is a dark moment for America," the president said in the address, which was also shared on Truth Social. He hailed Kirk as a “martyr for truth."
Trump went on to attack his political opponents, blaming “the radical left” for contributing to the environment that led to Kirk’s death.
“For years, they have compared wonderful Americans like Charlie to Nazis and the world’s worst mass murderers and criminals," Trump said, vowing a government crackdown in the wake of what officials are calling a political assassination.
The Death of Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk, just 31 years old, was shot dead while addressing a campus rally at Utah Valley University.
Officials have described his killing as a “political assassination,” heightening fears of further violence in an already polarized America.
As co-founder of Turning Point USA, Kirk had become a powerful voice in conservative politics, building a massive following among young Republicans and forging close ties with Trump.
The gunman remains at large, with a widespread manhunt underway to apprehend the perpetrator.
Kirk is survived by his wife and two young children.