In a dramatic move that has set social media aflame, former U.S. President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated deepfake video showing ex-President Barack Obama being arrested by FBI agents in the Oval Office. The clip, ominously captioned “no one is above the law,” ends with Obama behind bars, an arrest scene portrayed with unsettling realism.

Trump shared the video on his platform, Truth Social, amidst growing allegations from his ally, Tulsi Gabbard, that the Obama administration engaged in a “treasonous conspiracy” during the 2016 election. The political timing, critics say, aligns with Trump’s messaging around justice and accountability.

The video opens with footage of Obama asserting that “especially the President is above the law,” followed by other Democratic voices echoing “no one is above the law.” It then shifts to a surreal scene: a Pepe the Frog meme appearing, voiding authenticity altogether, before depicting Obama being handcuffed and placed in a prison jumpsuit. The use of Village People's song "YMCA" as a rally anthem feels like a disturbing joke. The reactions to this video have been faster and divided. Supporters appreciated its bold style and patriotic presentation, while critics described it as dangerous incorrect information.

Many people emphasized that there was no warning or disclaimer in the video, showing deep political erosion and it pointed to the increasing threat of AI, which spoils the truth in the election year.

This incident highlights an important stress in modern politics: Where is the limit between provocative image and public deception? When the world experts from all over the world are warning on Deepfake Media, this video airs to a comprehensive debate over the need of transparent AI rules. Originally, this controversial post of Trump repeats his old mantra - that no person is beyond questions. But critics say that this post is an attempt to create public memory by using high-tech confusion. In the era of Deep fact media, confidence in official statements is also at stake.