Viral Trump Deepfake Endorses Dinosaurs For Border Security Patrol

HomeNews* A deepfake video of Donald Trump discussing dinosaur border patrols gained major attention online.

• The video, posted on X, showed a realistic AI-generated Trump recommending the use of velociraptors and pterodactyls for border security.
• The clip was viewed over 1.2 million times and received about 20,000 likes.
• The footage was labeled as a deepfake, but many viewers initially believed it could be real.
• The video’s creator, Maverick Alexander, said he intended it as satire, highlighting challenges in distinguishing AI content. A viral deepfake video featuring Donald Trump supporting the use of dinosaurs to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border circulated widely on social media this week. The video, uploaded to X on Monday, showed a convincing AI-generated Trump in the Oval Office, proposing that border patrol agents could utilize velociraptors and pterodactyls to curb illegal immigration.

• Advertisement - The clip surpassed 1.2 million views and collected around 20,000 likes within days. At its conclusion, the video noted it was a deepfake, but many viewers were still deceived by its authenticity.

In the video, the simulated Trump said, “My administration and I have been taking careful note of the work of Colossal Labs, the biotech company that resurrected the dire wolf. But picture this, folks: Velociraptor mounted Border Patrol agents. They’ll rip your head clear off. Pterodactyls patrolling the skies, velociraptors on the ground.” He added, “To prevent the immigration apocalypse, we may have to counter with a dinopocalypse.”

The reference to Colossal Biosciences relates to the real company’s claim that it “de-extincted” the dire wolf in April. This announcement led to speculation about the possibility of reviving other extinct species, such as dinosaurs. However, no official plans or credible news have confirmed any U.S. government strategy involving prehistoric creatures.

Many users sought verification, with the Grok AI assistant on X classifying the video as “almost certainly AI-generated,” but not labeling it conclusively as fake. For context, Grok noted, “No credible sources, official records, or news outlets confirm such a statement from Trump, whose actual border policies focus on walls and enforcement, not fantastical scenarios.”

Tools like Google Veo 3, OpenAI’s Sora, and Kling AI now make it difficult to tell AI-generated videos from genuine footage. Despite the clear labeling, some viewers admitted the scenario seemed plausible enough for verification.

The video’s creator, Maverick Alexander of the DarbyCast podcast, later stated on X, “Many people are trying to make Trump deepfakes now, but I haven’t seen any land the plane on his voice and word choice. As a result thereof, I should probably keep making these, no?”

• Advertisement - The deepfake incident underlines the growing challenges experts face in spotting AI-generated political media, especially as technological advances blur the line between satire and reality.

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