Trump Posts AI Video of Himself Winning Hockey Gold

Conservatives cheer, liberals criticize the doctored footage

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Former President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video on social media showing himself scoring the winning goal for the U.S. Olympic hockey team, defeating Canada. The video quickly went viral, with Trump supporters praising it as patriotic while critics condemned it as misleading and inappropriate.

Why it matters

The video highlights the growing use of AI technology to create convincing but false media, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation and the erosion of trust in information sources. It also reflects the deep political divisions in the U.S., with Trump's actions further inflaming tensions between his supporters and detractors.

The details

The video, which appears to be computer-generated, shows Trump in a U.S. hockey jersey scoring the game-winning goal against a Canadian player. Trump shared the clip on his social media accounts, captioning it "Totally legit." His supporters praised the video as a patriotic celebration of American dominance, while critics denounced it as misleading propaganda.

  • Trump posted the video on February 23, 2026

The players

Donald Trump

Former President of the United States who posted the AI-generated video.

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What they’re saying

“Can't even celebrate the USA winning a gold medal without being racist scumbags.”

— Poker and Politics (Twitter)

“Totally legit”

— Donald Trump, Former President (Twitter)

The takeaway

The Trump video highlights the growing threat of AI-generated misinformation and the deep political divisions in the U.S. that make it difficult to have constructive discussions about important issues.