Former President Donald Trump briefly shared an AI-generated video on Saturday that appeared to promote the baseless “medbeds” conspiracy theory. The clip, styled like a Fox News broadcast, was quickly deleted—but not before sparking online debate about the dangers of AI in political messaging.
AI-Generated Video About Medbeds
In the video, an AI version of Trump promised that “every American will soon receive their own medbed card.” He described futuristic hospitals staffed by top doctors and equipped with technology capable of restoring citizens to “full health and strength.”
These promises mirrored claims made by conspiracy theorists who believe “medbeds” can cure all diseases—a claim scientists have dismissed as entirely unfounded.
Origins of the Medbeds Conspiracy
The medbeds theory has circulated for years on fringe platforms. The New York Times traced its rise to The Patriot Party News, while John Baxter, founder of Anti-Aging Beds, promoted the idea in his book The Med Bed Story – Restoring the Health of Humanity.
Actor Dennis Quaid has also mentioned medbeds on his show Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid, despite no scientific evidence proving such technology exists.
Trump, AI, and Politics
It remains unclear whether Trump personally endorses the medbeds conspiracy. However, even briefly sharing such content risks amplifying it among his supporters, particularly within far-right communities where conspiracy theories thrive during election cycles.
The episode highlights a growing challenge: AI-generated videos in politics. Such content can convincingly mimic trusted news formats, blurring the line between fact and fabrication. When amplified by high-profile figures, it lends a false sense of credibility to misinformation.
A Familiar Pattern in Trump’s Messaging
Trump has repeatedly leaned on conspiracy theories to connect with his base, from echoing QAnon slogans to amplifying false election fraud claims. Sharing—and then deleting—the AI-generated medbeds video fits into this pattern, reigniting interest in the conspiracy even after its removal.
Experts warn this incident is just the beginning, with AI propaganda expected to play a major role in upcoming elections.