A video showing Trump kissing a female rapper circulates on social media; verification reveals it to be an AI creation.
According to Thai PBS Verify, the source of the fake image was identified on X.
According to Thai PBS Verify, the source of the fake image was identified on X.
“Information leaked from the West Wing of the White House implicates Trump in a secret affair with a celebrity, allegedly linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Trump has reportedly ordered the White House surveillance cameras to be turned off for fear of further leaks.”
Published on August 2, 2026, the post received over 4.35 million views, 1,100 reactions, and was shared further via 497 reposts.
Preliminary observations suggest that the woman depicted in the video bears a strong resemblance to the renowned American rapper, Nicki Minaj.
Is this video authentic?
Thai PBS Verify analyzed the video using AI detection tools, such as Hive Moderation and FauxLens, and confirmed that it was generated by AI.
Analysis results from thehive.ai
Analysis results from the Fauxlens website
Is the posting account credible?
According to its account transparency info, the account was set up in August 2020 and is based in Southeast Asia.
Where do Donald Trump and Nicki Minaj actually stand with each other?
Using keywords in both Thai (“ทรัมป์ นิกกี้ มีนาจ”) and English (“Donald Trump Nicki Minaj”), Thai PBS Verify found reports from July 27, 2026. They noted that U.S. President Donald Trump joked during the rescheduled 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner that rapper Nicki Minaj started twerking during an April shooting incident.
Trump said, “After hearing gunshots, many people yelled, ‘Get down! Get down!’ which made Nicki Minaj start twerking. Can you believe that?”
Additionally, Thai PBS Verify noted that while Nicki Minaj previously opposed some of Trump’s policies, she later shifted her stance to openly support him. She even appeared alongside him at the Trump Accounts Summit, declaring herself the “#1 fan of the president.”
Minaj was also granted a meeting with Trump in the Oval Office. She subsequently published photos of the visit on social media using the hashtag #WhiteHouseBarbie, proclaiming him to be her favorite president of all time. The pair have likewise engaged in playful interactions during joint public appearances.
YouTube channel: The Economic Times
Thai PBS Verify found that Nicki Minaj’s political stance has evolved over time. She had previously expressed disagreement with some of Donald Trump’s policies, but later shifted her position and became an outspoken supporter of him. She appeared alongside Trump at the Trump Accounts Summit, where she described herself as the “President’s No. 1 fan.”
In addition, Nicki was invited to meet Trump in the Oval Office at the White House and later posted photos of them together on social media, using the hashtag “#WhiteHouseBarbie” and describing Trump as her favorite president of all time. The two have also engaged in playful exchanges during public appearances.
What is the actual truth?
A video circulated on social media claiming to show Donald Trump kissing a woman—and linking him to a secret affair and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal—has drawn significant attention and widespread sharing. However, an investigation by Thai PBS Verify confirmed that the video is not genuine. It was created using artificial intelligence (AI), commonly known as a deepfake, with analysis from tools such as Hive AI and Fauxlens consistently pointing to synthetic media.
Furthermore, the accompanying text relies on unsubstantiated assertions without supporting evidence from reputable news outlets, and no mainstream media coverage confirms the alleged events. Although the woman depicted in the video bears a resemblance to renowned artist Nicki Minaj, there is no verifiable data connecting her to the incident.
Consequently, the entire material is determined to be false content fabricated to gain attention and encourage online dissemination. Users are urged to exercise critical thinking before believing or further sharing this information.
Verification Process
- Verification via AI Video Detection Tools: Testing the clip with AI detection tools such as Hive Moderation and Fauxlens revealed that the video was created using AI.
- Verified via Keyword Search: Searching key terms turned up coverage of Trump making a lighthearted remark at the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, claiming Nicki Minaj began twerking upon hearing gunshots. Nonetheless, no major media outlets have broadcast video clips of the alleged event.
The Impact of This Misinformation
- Misleads the public and causes widespread misunderstanding.
- Harm the reputation and image of the people involved.
- Undermines trust in online news as a whole.
- Creates confusion and blurs the line between real and fake information.
- Runs the risk of being used to manipulate minds or stir up conflict in society.
- Underscores the real difficulty of fact-checking when AI can create convincing fake media.
- Increases the likelihood that people will share without checking, spreading fake news even faster.
What to do with this misinformation?
- Always check where information comes from before believing or hitting share, making sure it originates from a reputable outlet or official body.
- Hold off on sharing posts that trigger intense emotions—like shock, outrage, or hate—since this is a classic tactic used to push false narratives.
- Look closely at images and videos for signs of AI manipulation, keeping an eye out for unnatural lighting, strange hand structures, facial flaws, or awkward transitions.
- Cross-check information across multiple sources to verify facts prior to re-sharing.
- For claims involving public figures or severe allegations, await official confirmation from reliable sources before making judgments or passing the information along.
- If content is identified as false, cease its distribution immediately and help inform others to prevent the further spread of misinformation.
