A recent claim circulated online suggests that a deepfake video shows former U.S. President Donald Trump discussing the release of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan from jail. This claim has raised concerns about the authenticity of the video and its implications for misinformation in political discourse.

Claim

The claim is that a video featuring Donald Trump announcing Imran Khan’s release from prison is real. The video purportedly depicts Trump making this announcement, leading viewers to believe it is a genuine statement. However, this assertion is misleading as the video in question is a deepfake, meaning it has been digitally manipulated to create a false representation of reality.

Fact

Investigations into the video reveal that it is indeed a deepfake and not an authentic recording of Donald Trump. Experts have confirmed that the technology used to create such videos can convincingly mimic real people, making it difficult for viewers to discern the truth without careful analysis.

Reports from reputable sources such as India Today, The Hindu, and News Laundry underscore the fact that this video does not represent actual events or statements made by Trump, but rather is an example of manipulated content designed to mislead viewers.

Conclusion

This fact-check falls under the category of Misleading Content. While the claim involves a real person and a real event (the imprisonment of Imran Khan), the context and presentation are manipulated in such a way that it misleads viewers into believing an untrue narrative about Trump’s involvement.