Trump Video Glitch Becomes Viral Conspiracy

Fast Company: “In a White House statement mourning Kirk’s death, many viewers focused less on the president’s words than on the video itself. The high-contrast footage was scrutinized for evidence that it had been manipulated by artificial intelligence, and some viewers claimed they found undeniable proof.”

“At one point in the clip, Trump’s left pinky finger appears to merge with the others as he clasps his hands on the desk. Conspiracy theorists have seized on this, arguing it showed the president as proof that Trump didn’t make the statement at all, or that it was highly doctored.”